The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce our 2014 Summer Intern Program.  This is a 12-week internship program for current students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  The purpose of the Summer Intern Program is to enhance students' knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals.  Additionally, the program seeks to familiarize participants about Federal, State, and local health care programs serving under-served and uninsured populations.  

Recruitment for the 2014 Summer Internship Program will take place through vacancy announcements posted on www.USAJobs.gov.  The announcements may be found by using a keyword search of “CMS Intern” in the “Keyword” section of the USAJobs website.  A full description of the program, qualification, and application requirements will be found in the vacancy announcements, so please read carefully.  Students must submit a complete application online through the appropriate vacancy announcement(s) for consideration by the closing date.  The anticipated open period for applications has been amended to January 30, 2014 – February 5, 2014. 

The available locations will be noted in each of the separate vacancy announcements and could include: Baltimore, MD; Bethesda, MD; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

 Please ensure your students are aware of this opportunity and continue to monitor USAJobs or our CMS Careers website for the vacancy announcements.  Thank you!