Become a Fellow
HealthTech 4 Medicaid (HT4M)’s Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience at the forefront of healthcare innovation and equity. Gain hands-on experience, inspired leadership opportunities, and exposure to a cutting-edge Medicaid ecosystem.
Examples of Fellowship Focus Areas
Fellows have the opportunity to focus on specific areas of work across sectors, guided by their interests and expertise, as well as HT4M’s current projects and programming. These may include:
Social Media
Policy & Advocacy
Community Building
Research
Benefits
Fellows join a dynamic, mission-driven team working to transform Medicaid—and in the process, build their professional portfolio, fulfill academic or practicum requirements, and engage with leaders across sectors.
Fellows receive tailored mentorship, hands-on learning, and access to a robust network of industry experts and changemakers. Additional fellowship benefits include:
- High-impact networking & mentorship opportunities
- Remote flexibility with potential for in-person engagements
- Personalized letter of recommendation
- Internship/practicum credit fulfillment
Qualifications & Process
Our Fellowship Program is open to all individuals looking to make an impact! Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or a mission-aligned individual seeking to contribute meaningfully to healthcare transformation, we offer a platform for growth, leadership, and innovation.
Ideal candidates bring:
- A high degree of initiative and independence
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Curiosity, commitment, and ideally, an interest in public health, Medicaid, or health equity
Time Commitment
HT4M Fellows are expected to dedicate a minimum of 15 synchronous hours per week to fellowship work. While we require consistent weekly engagement, the overall length of the fellowship is flexible and can be tailored to meet academic, professional, or personal goals. We aim to support fellows in balancing impact with sustainability.
Interview Process
Our selection process is designed to be efficient and engaging. Once you submit the fellowship interest form, we’ll review your information and reach out to schedule two brief interviews (15 minutes each) with members of the HT4M team. These conversations help us learn more about your interests and ensure alignment with current projects and opportunities.
Fellowship Project Areas
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Social Media
Fellows have worked hands-on in social media, communications, and marketing, where they take the lead in managing media campaigns, assist in event coordination, design captivating graphics for our events, and aid in promotional efforts. This opportunity allows them to gain valuable skills writing and design skills while actively contributing to our outreach and community engagement initiatives.
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Policy Advocacy
Dedicated policy fellows have played instrumental roles in shaping the future of healthcare through their innovative initiatives. From crafting comprehensive policy agendas to developing stakeholder engagement plans, their work has made a tangible difference in the Medicaid landscape. As policy fellows, they have been tasked with conducting in-depth research, analyzing legislative proposals, advocating for policy changes, and collaborating with key stakeholders to build impactful convennings.
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Community Building
Our fellows actively participate in meaningful HT4M community initiatives, contributing to the development of our underrepresented founders database, conducting venture research, and excelling in grant writing endeavors. Through these endeavors, they play a pivotal role in fostering the growth of our company community and facilitating impactful connections among a network of individuals.
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Research
Our fellows have made significant contributions through in-depth research and policy analysis, focusing on creating landscape reports to provide comprehensive insights into the Medicaid landscape. These reports offer a thorough understanding of current trends, challenges, opportunities, and key stakeholders within the realm of Medicaid. Explore a variety of project topics and focus areas, such as the artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning (ML) landscape, behavioral health, birthing health equity, community-centered care for older adults, and more.
Fellow Experiences
Become a Fellow
Ready to shape the future of Medicaid? Complete the form below—we can’t wait to welcome your passion, perspective, and purpose to the HT4M Fellowship community!