The AMCP Foundation offers variety of awards and immersive learning opportunities. Here, you can submit an application, letters of recommendation and other materials for the our unique managed care and non-profit / management summer internships.
AMCP Foundation Internships: Over 200 student pharmacists have completed these summer programs since 1993. Student pharmacists will gain knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, health plans, pharmacy benefit management companies, employer sites, oncology/specialty pharmacy, non-profit organizations and other groups.
| Application Open: | November 23, 2020 |
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| Application Deadline: | January 15, 2021 |
| Announced: | TBA |
The goal of this internship program is to stimulate student pharmacists' interest in career options in health outcomes and pharmacoeconomics through exposure to research, measurement and applications to evidence-based decision-making. In addition, the interns will gain knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, managed health care systems, a public charity and a professional membership society.
Interns, through their work with the AbbVie, Inc. Global Health Economics and Outcomes Research Department, will gain exposure to:
Interns will complete a research project under the supervision of an on-site preceptor from the AbbVie Global HEOR Department. Recent internship projects have included “The Economic Burden of Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review” and “Patient’s Experience of Living With and Managing Presbyopia: A Systematic Literature Review” Interns present their findings during poster presentations at AMCP Nexus. Interns are also matched with virtual preceptors for additional mentoring.
In the initial phase, a Selection Committee comprised of AMCP members review applications, with the final selection of the two interns made by the preceptors at AbbVie, Inc. Applying selection criteria developed by the AMCP Foundation, AMCP members and AbbVie, the Selection Committee strives to recommend student pharmacists who excel academically and, through their involvement in student pharmacist activities, demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
This program will provide an opportunity for interns to contribute to meaningful projects and interact with industry experts within the Evidence for Access Team US Medical Affairs at Genentech, while gaining knowledge of the biotechnology industry. Following a competitive selection process, two student pharmacists will spend 10-12 consecutive weeks at the Genentech campus in South San Francisco, Calif., under the supervision of a preceptor/manager.
Summer internship highlights include:
Applications are reviewed by AMCP members, AMCP Foundation staff and Genentech recruiters and hiring managers. AMCP Foundation staff will conduct phone or video conference interviews with select candidates and make recommendations to Genentech on final candidates. Genentech will interview final candidates and may schedule on-site final interviews. Genentech will make final selections. All candidates will be notified in March 2021.
The goal of the internship is to develop future leaders in health care through exposure to population health via concepts such as formulary management, benefit design, medication therapy management, and adherence management. Working directly with pharmacists and other members of the health care team, interns will gain an appreciation of how managed care pharmacy principles are used to maximize health care resources and patient care outcomes.
All participants will be exposed to the pharmaceutical industry with Pfizer Medical Outcomes Specialists, to a professional membership society with AMCP, and to a public charity with AMCP Foundation. As a part of the structured ten-week internship program, student pharmacists will be matched with virtual preceptors and present capstone research projects at AMCP Nexus 2021.
Interns are chosen through a Selection Panel comprised of AMCP members and phone interviews with the Site Preceptors. Using selection criteria developed by AMCP Foundation and Pfizer, this group selects student pharmacists who excel academically, and through involvement in student pharmacist activities, demonstrate strong leadership, and organizational skills.
The goal of the Summer Internship Program is to develop future leaders in managed health care through exposure to population health and managed care pharmacy principles via concepts such as formulary management, benefit design, medication therapy management and adherence management with a focus on oncology. Working directly with pharmacists and other members of the health care team in oncology, specialty pharmacy, or related business units, interns will gain an appreciation of how managed care pharmacy principles are used to maximize health care resources and patient care outcomes.
Interns are exposed to the pharmaceutical industry with Pfizer Field Medical Directors, to a professional membership society with AMCP, and to a public charity with AMCP Foundation. As a part of the structured ten-week internship program, student pharmacists will be matched with virtual preceptors and present capstone research projects at AMCP Nexus. This exposure will ensure that interns experience a well-rounded program.
The Interns are chosen by a Selection Panel comprised of AMCP members. Through the use of selection criteria developed by AMCP Foundation and Pfizer, Inc., Oncology Organized Customers, Field Medical, this group selects student pharmacists who excel academically and, through their involvement in student pharmacist activities, demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
The goal of this internship is to support the Foundation’s mission to invest in future-focused research. Working directly with executive and pharmacist staff within AMCP Foundation, the intern will learn nonprofit management principles and develop personal leadership skills. Further, the program is designed to ensure exposure to career options and varied functions within industry. One intern will be with the AMCP Foundation team, which is headquartered in Alexandria, VA (outside Washington, D.C.).
“I had so many opportunities to engage in research projects, and meet different professionals who gave valuable advice. I attended learning sessions hosted by Pfizer on topics, including motivational interviewing, RWE, and oncology R&D. The amount of support, knowledge, and real-world experience I have gained is truly priceless and allowed me to grow both professionally and personally.” – Irene Chung
The Interns are chosen by a Selection Panel comprised of Foundation volunteers. Through the use of selection criteria developed by AMCP Foundation, this group selects student pharmacists who excel academically, and through involvement in student pharmacist activities, demonstrate strong leadership, and organizational skills.
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