Smita Patil
MPH candidate
"During my summer internship at CHBRP, I worked to create an internal report on how mental health benefits are covered for Medi-Cal managed care beneficiaries, specifically focusing on how coverage was affected by Affordable Care Act implementation. Through this project, I was able to learn more about conducting research, interviewing key stakeholders, writing for a diverse audience, and producing high-quality policy reports. I had a great internship at CHBRP and was able to use the skills and experience I acquired there to find my ideal job of working as a health policy consultant upon graduating from my Master of Public Health (MPH) program."