The Wisconsin in Washington program provides UW–Madison undergraduates with the opportunity to intern while taking courses in Washington, D.C.
Health policy certificate
News stories featuring our undergraduate certificate in health policy program and students.
Barakat pursuing healthcare professional career with a policy lens
Judah Barakat chose to supplement his education with a health policy certificate through the La Follette School to gain insights into real-world healthcare experiences.
Alumni use public and health policy certificate skills in health professional training
Alumni Lauren Gadek and Myesha Williams share how they have used skills gained in our certificate programs in their health professional training.
Internships bridge gap between academic knowledge and real-world application
Five La Follette School students share their experiences in public-policy internships.
Certificate students jump-start their careers with internships in Washington, DC
Six La Follette School certificate students completed summer internships in Washington, D.C., as part of the Wisconsin in Washington Program.
Students help answer legislators’ health policy questions through La Follette workshop
Sixteen undergraduate students were given an exciting opportunity this spring during La Follette’s Workshop in Health Policy when they were able to research and propose recommendations for policy questions crafted by Wisconsin state legislators.
Health policy undergraduates gain valuable experience through internships
Health Policy Certificate students have the opportunity to apply practical skills and knowledge gained during their coursework and develop skills in a professional setting through internships with the state legislature, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and more.