AMA CEJA Intern

AMA CEJA Intern

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise. We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a AMA CEJA Intern on our Health Science & Ethics team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office. As a AMA CEJA Intern, you will be a part of The Ethics Group Internship Program which offers candidates first-hand insight to the formation of AMA ethics policy. Interns provide support for ongoing Ethics Group projects and initiatives. The internship is a part-time position located at downtown Chicago offering a flexible schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• conducting primary literature research,
• assisting in drafting council reports,
• preparing summaries of articles of ethics or policy interest and contributing to the AMA Journal of Ethics

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Be enrolled in an academic program at the time of the internship
2. knowledge of basic principals and concepts of medical ethics
3. Candidates should a have cover letter, resume, and writing sample (short essay illustrative of ethics or health-related work or a 500-word explanation of your interest in bioethics).

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION