PQA Summer Executive InternshipOverview
Executive interns participate in an 8- to 12-week summer program that takes place in person at PQA headquarters located in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area or remotely. Hybrid approaches to the interns’ location are also possible. PQA's strategic location provides an opportunity for interns to engage in current healthcare events and meet with pharmacists and other professionals in the healthcare quality field. Internship activities vary depending on current initiatives and priorities. PQA works with each Executive Intern to align the experience with desired career goals and interests. Transportation, housing, and all other costs of living are the responsibility of the student.
Application Information
*For applications to be considered complete, one (1) letters of recommendation from faculty, dean, and/or employer must be e-mailed separately and directly from the recommenders to Education@PQAalliance.org by the application deadline using the following subject line: “PQA Summer Executive Internship – Candidate Name”. The deadline to submit applications is January 9, 2026. Important Dates
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“Through this internship, I gained an understanding of PQA's role in shaping pharmacy practice through its actions as a convener and in developing measures that support medication quality use. I contributed to a project chronicling the efforts of programs around the country to address social determinants of health and connected with staff and fellows across the
"The PQA internship has allowed me to experience and participate in creating quality patient centered care. I had the opportunity to achieve my goal of learning more about pharmacy policy and the behind the scenes of creating and assessing quality measures. In my Capstone Project, I learned the importance of diversity inclusion and will continue to implement the principles I had learned in the future."