Testimonials

Here’s what past GRIP participants are saying about their Washington, DC policy internship experiences:

Justin List (2006)
Loyola University Chicago- Stritch School of Medicine
Offices of Representative Danny Davis (D-IL)

“The AMA GRIP program is a needed and essential one for physicians-in-training who also want to make a difference in patient’s lives through the policy arena. It is a program where activism and policy meet, where student-teacher lines blur, where dreams and realities can intersect.”

Amber Sabbatini (2006)
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Offices of Senator Dianne Feinstein, CA

“The GRIP program was a markedly defining time in my medical education. I feel that I have been empowered with a wealth of information in health policy, and I have participated in the legislative process first-hand. Looking forward to the next three years of medical school, I believe the true challenge will be to apply everything I learned and empower others so that we can really make progress towards improving healthcare in this country.”

Dustyn Baker (2005)
Duke University School of Medicine
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

“As I continue on my path to becoming a physician, I look forward to continuing my involvement in the policy process. AMA has afforded me an excellent opportunity to work in DC and affect change this summer. But more importantly, DHHS and AMA gave me the opportunity to work for my future patients and their families.”

Prateek Chaudhary (2004)
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
AMA Washington Office

“I strongly recommend GRIP, and in particular the Washington, D.C., office to any medical student who wants to experience health policy and the political process firsthand - something which has an enormous impact on physicians, patients, and America’s health care system.”

Kathryn D’Alo Place (2004)
Jefferson Medical College
Offices of Representative Bill Shuster (R-PA)

“The AMA’s program provides a great amount of insight into how Washington works…. Being part of the GRIP program gave me the opportunity to meet many like-minded medical students and solidified the importance of being an active voice both as a student and later as a physician in the legislative process. I encourage anyone who is interested to take this opportunity and get an inside view to how the decisions that will govern your practice as a physician are made.”

Apply Now for this excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a real difference in the health policy of our nation.

For more information on GRIP, please visit the GRIP Web site or contact Keith Voogd, MSS Policy Analyst, in the Department of Medical Student Services at (312) 464-4745.