Health Care Affairs Research Fellow

Who We Are:

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all.

** This is a part-time position that requires 20 hours of work per week and will be paid an hourly rate of $30.14 per hour **

Why us, why now?

​​The part-time Research Fellow position within the Health Care Affairs Cluster; Data Analytics and Research team supports the health-system (patient care) analytic needs of Health Care Affairs and the advocacy priorities of the AAMC, independently leading a research project for peer-reviewed publication and other dissemination. This role involves data collection, interpretation, and presentation of findings in oral and written format to internal stakeholders, our members, and policymakers on one or more research projects under the supervision of senior members of the HCA Data Analytics and Research team. All fellowships will be expected to result in at least one manuscript, co-authored with HCA staff, ready for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

How you will make an impact?

​​Publications & Research:

​​Identify and analyze timely and topical data sources for the purposes of generating internal and external presentations or for publication in a priority area for AAMC. Examples include research related to the following topics

• ​Health economics, hospital finance, Medicare payment policies, and payment adequacy 

• ​research related to the value and impact of academic medicine  

• ​Social determinants of health and health-related social needs as they relate to the role of hospitals and health systems 

• ​Measurement of quality of care 

• ​Medical innovation and payment policy 

• ​Hospitals and health systems’ transition to value-based care 

• ​Utilization trends of health services, such as ambulatory visits and Part B drugs 

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• ​Execute all aspects of the research development, including conducting a literature review, consulting with experts throughout AAMC, apply for IRB approval, conduct or assist with statistical analysis and production of tables, graphs and other visualizations. Accountable for ensuring compliance with AAMC and applicable federal or IRB policies and procedures. Execute the research projects independently with minimal direction.    
• Execute multiple presentations of the findings, as appropriate, for different audiences. Prepare and deliver a formal presentation of the research and results at relevant seminars, symposia and relevant internal AAMC meetings. 
• Represent the AAMC and its health care concerns in meetings with other Associations, members, and at public meetings. Participate in speaker panels and present at AAMC or other conferences.​ ​
  

​​Data Collection:

​​Collect relevant information from key datasets to use for research. Examples include:

• ​De-identified Medicare or other claims data

• ​Hospital and physician survey data

• ​Medicare hospital cost reports

• ​Medicare public use files

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​Accountable for collecting and reporting data in compliance with AAMC and applicable federal or IRB policies and procedures. Responsible as Data Steward for the collected data.​

What you will bring to the role:

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Education: ​Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, epidemiology, health services research, public health, or related quantitative discipline. Must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting graduate level education program in public health, economics, public policy, other social science field or a medical resident through May 2027 or later. ​  

Preferred Education: ​Enrollment in a PhD program in public health, economics, public policy, other social science field or a medical resident through May 2027 or later. ​

Minimum Experience of Related Work:  ​ 1-2 years of related work experience.

Preferred Experience: ​

• Extensive experience working with de-identified claims data or other clinical data, hospital and physician survey data, Medicare hospital cost reports, and Medicare public use files.

• At least 1-2 years of experience in analyzing large datasets. 

• Working knowledge of Medicare payment and quality systems, and hospital payment

• Experience using R, SAS, STATA, or other statistical software. 

• Expertise collecting and reporting survey data, especially in health care.

• Qualitative research skills and mapping experience are a plus.

Application Materials and Selection Criteria

• Resumé
• A statement no longer than 2 pages stating why you are interested in this fellowship, your relevant research experience, which research topic and data you are interested in during the Fellowship, as well as how you think this opportunity is a good fit for your studies or career

Selection criteria for candidates are:

• Background knowledge, training, skills and relevant research experience
• Research interest alignment with HCA research priorities
• Commitment to completion of the fellowship

Note: Eligibility is contingent upon candidates working within a 50-mile radius of Washington, DC.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position is eligible for remote work within the Washington DC / Baltimore metro area only.

If a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions.  One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The AAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The AAMC is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunity policy in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic. The AAMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the AAMC will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the talent acquisition team.

Please attach a resume as part of the application process. It is important that files DO NOT include periods ( . ) within the file name.

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