Health Research Group – General Internship
Founded in 1971 by Sydney M. Wolfe, M.D. and Ralph Nader, Public Citizen’s Health Research Group (HRG) promotes research-based, system-wide changes in health care policy and drug safety. We petition the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take dangerous drugs and medical devices off the market, call out the FDA when it gets too close to the industries it regulates, blow the whistle on unethical clinical trials, work to improve patient safety and state medical board oversight of dangerous doctors, and advocate for stronger safeguards for workers.
We are looking for well-organized interns to work closely with the HRG Director on ongoing projects. Responsibilities vary according to the intern’s prior experience.
Activities Include, but are not limited to:
Assist our team in our regular course of work, which includes review and analysis of material from the FDA and other federal health agencies related to a wide range of health care issues.
Assist with research and writing for ongoing projects.
Work with the HRG Director on organizing documents and files in the HRG office, including archival records of historical significance.
Participate in and report on online conferences and meetings as well as relevant events in Washington.
Support the HRG Director as needed.
Desired Competencies and Qualifications:
Commitment to the public interest including public health.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Proficiency in computing and/or social media preferred.
Technical undergraduate background (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) preferred but not required.
Subject matter experience with drugs, devices, medicine and health care issues helpful but not required.
Excellent communication, attention to detail and organizational skills.
A positive attitude and a good sense of humor.
How to apply: Please send cover letter and cv to Dr. Robert Steinbrook, rsteinbrook@citizen.org . If you are interested in a paid internship please submit the items below.
Public Citizen offers unpaid internships (credit can be arranged) and a small number of paid internships ($17.50 an hour). To be considered for a paid internship for Summer 2025, candidates must apply by March 28, 2025 and submit materials listed below. Chosen applicants will be notified on April 7, 2025.
Please read the internships descriptions below carefully. It will list which materials we need from you in your application. If you are applying for a paid internship, please include an essay outlining why you want to intern at Public Citizen and any other information about you that you wish to have considered, including your need for financial support (500 words or less). If you have completed the FAFSA, please also submit a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR).