Aptive hosts interns, residents and fellows as part of its Federal Consulting Internship, Fellowship and Residency Program. Each member of the program collaborates with experienced consultants and project teams to support federal agencies by performing research analysis, developing presentations, responding to client requests and assisting with other related tasks.
To qualify for internship, residency and fellowship roles, candidates must be actively pursuing a graduate degree in business administration, health care management, health care administration, public health or related fields at an accredited college or university. Participants can be current undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates of a master’s or doctoral program.
Those selected for the program receive meaningful, real-world experience in research, planning, implementation and evaluation, developing both hard and soft skills through their experience working with Aptive and the federal government. In many cases, internship placements have even led to full time employment opportunities with Aptive.
Which program is right for you?
Internship
Intended for motivated, high-achieving graduate students, particularly those early in their academic careers.
Roles and Responsibilities
▪ Conduct quantitative and qualitative research
▪ Help develop recommendations for federal agencies and clients
▪ Participate in solution sessions
▪ Assist with communication and coordination among stakeholders and necessary administrative tasks
Skills Development
▪ Gain practical experience that helps develop both technical and interpersonal skills
▪ Apply theoretical knowledge from studies to real-world scenarios
▪ Build a foundation for future careers in health care administration
▪ Gain skills in consulting and problem-solving
Residency
Designed for high-performing graduate students who have completed their formal education and are in a period of hands-on training, often as a graduate requirement.
Roles and Responsibilities
▪ Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations
▪ Organizing and assisting with the development of insightful recommendations to federal agencies
▪ Work closely with experienced consultants
▪ Engage in research and analysis
▪ Contribute to client projects aimed at transforming health care systems within federal agencies
Skills Development
▪ Gain practical, hands-on experience that helps bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice in health care consulting.
Fellowship
Designed for individuals who have completed their master’s degree and seek advanced expertise in a specialized area, or grad students who have completed their internship or initial training and are ready for more advanced study or project work.
Roles and Responsibilities
▪ Contribute to significant strategic initiatives related to federal health care management consulting
▪ Conduct in-depth research and project work to measure, govern and evaluate performance
▪ Complete a capstone project prior to the end of the fellowship
Skills Development
▪ Identify issues and create innovative solutions for federal health care challenges
▪ Develop recommendations clearly through reports and publications, contributing to strategic initiatives
▪ Potentially publishing findings and recommendations in professional or academic outlets
