Aledade is seeking applicants for its 2026 Summer Internship Program. Interns work closely with senior leaders and contribute to meaningful, hands-on projects that build their understanding of Aledade’s operations and the broader healthcare system. The internship runs for 10 weeks, from June 1 to August 7, 2026.

The medical student intern will complete a practical, population health–focused value-based care project under the guidance of the Population Health Impact team in collaboration with Aledade First. The intern will select a topic from the list provided and produce a final deliverable such as a white paper, educational materials for practices or patients, or other media aimed at advancing population health in the communities served.

Potential project topics include:
• The Community Deprivation Index and its influence on value-based care performance
• Effects of Gemba Walks on patient engagement and activation in areas with high CDI scores
• Population health evaluations for primary care practices
• Addressing diabetes-related health disparities in historically marginalized groups
• CLAS standards and assessing health literacy to improve patient engagement
• The impact of UniteUs on social drivers of health in rural communities

Additional responsibilities include:
• Leading a weekly 30-minute journal club discussion for the Population Health Impact team
• Participating in at least one practice visit Gemba Walk
• Learning about the Aledade First program and connecting with current residents
• Completing scheduled meet-and-greets and mentorship sessions with Aledade staff

Beyond their core projects, interns will:
• Join meetings with their intern cohort to hear from leaders across the company, engage in professional development, and connect with peers
• Gain exposure to senior executives and health industry leaders
• Build knowledge in areas such as healthcare policy, programming, business operations, Medicare, payer contracts, and clinical workflows
• Attend relevant events and training in the healthcare field

Ideal candidates will have prior internship experience, strong academic performance, and be:
• Passionate about healthcare and motivated to make a positive impact
• Proactive and able to take initiative and ownership of their work
• Effective team collaborators
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality results

Aledade is a public benefit corporation dedicated to supporting independent primary care. Since our founding in 2014, we have grown into the nation’s largest network of independent primary care, helping practices deliver better care and succeed in value-based care models. By developing value-based contracts across many health plans, we aim to move away from fee-for-service and ensure primary care providers are rewarded for keeping patients healthy. If you want to help build a healthcare system that benefits patients, practices, and society, and you’re excited to join a collaborative, inclusive, remote-first environment, Aledade may be the right place for you.

At Aledade, you’ll join a creative and mission-driven culture that values respect, curiosity, and diverse perspectives. Team members bring a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, united by a shared commitment to public health and Aledade’s mission.

We celebrate diversity and work to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Aledade is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, race, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, pregnancy-related conditions, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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