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Close Concerns is a healthcare information company focused on diabetes and obesity, dedicated to improving patient outcomes by educating researchers, business leaders, and healthcare providers about cutting-edge diabetes and obesity news and research. We publish a subscription news service, Closer Look, which provides up-to-the-minute analysis on events in the diabetes and obesity fields. Our subscribers include a wide range of companies and nonprofit organizations in the diabetes and obesity arenas. We also advise leaders in these fields on a variety of strategic issues, ranging from new product introductions to primary market research with patients and healthcare providers. The company is led by Kelly Close (Amherst '90, Harvard Business School '95) and includes 11 full-time employees, as well as a number of external contributors and advisors. Over 60 Dartmouth students have participated in our "Dartmouth Fellows" program, established in 2012 by Jess Dong '12.

The Dartmouth Fellow position is ideal for someone with a significant science or healthcare background and interest, or experience working in these areas; additional interest in public health and/or business is also appropriate. The position is ~10-12 weeks in duration and is offered every academic quarter to one-two Dartmouth students; this position will begin around the start of the Fall 2025 term, and exact dates are flexible (we are also accepting applications for the Winter 2026, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 terms to assist with academic planning). We have a strong preference that the Fellowship is completed in San Francisco, CA. Dartmouth Fellows assume significant responsibility and autonomy at Close Concerns while working closely with one or two people in the company, often have the opportunity to cover academic meetings, and sometimes complete independent projects or lead journal publications. Successful Dartmouth Fellows receive bonuses for their strong performance, and there is the possibility of being extended a full-time offer following graduation.

The Dartmouth Fellow position entails a wide range of projects, tasks, and opportunities:

• Analyzing, synthesizing, and summarizing data used in internal analysis projects for improving business operations
• Opportunities for substantial responsibility stemming from the small size of the company
• Researching, analyzing, writing, and editing reports for Closer Look based on attending, and reporting on, major research meetings when extra help is needed
• Participating in calls and interviews with world-renowned experts in diabetes and obesity
• Significant opportunities to learn the medical science of diabetes and obesity
• Broad and deep exposure to multiple facets of the healthcare industry, including drug development, drug regulation, public health, clinical care, and business
• Opportunities to meet with international leaders in diabetes medicine and top business leaders in diabetes and obesity
• Opportunities to participate in healthcare-focused management consulting projects

TO APPLY:

• For the Summer 2026 term Dartmouth Fellow position, please apply by May 4, 2026.
• For the Fall 2026 term Dartmouth Fellow position, please apply by August 10, 2026.
• For the Winter 2027 term Dartmouth Fellow position, please apply by November 30, 2026.
• For the Spring 2027 term Dartmouth Fellow position, please apply by February 22, 2027.

In addition to the question fields in our online application, please attach the following as a single merged PDF document in the "Resume" field:

• Resume as PDF - please include undergraduate GPA
• Transcript in PDF format (unofficial is okay, but GPA must be included)
• PDFs may be merged using https://smallpdf.com/merge-pdf. Please email Jeremy Alkire (jeremy.alkire@closeconcerns.com) if you have any problems with the application form.

Requirements

• Demonstrated academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.5; occasional waivers granted depending on diabetes knowledge and interest)
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interest in science
• Outstanding writing and editing skills
• High energy and ability to keep multiple projects moving forward simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Reliability; commitment to schedules and deadlines; ability to be flexible

Not required, but desirable:

• Experience with MS Excel
• Technical/IT experience
• Business background or experience with social media and online marketing

Benefits

For San Francisco-based interns, benefits include:

• Housing in the heart of San Francisco
• Transportation to and from SF
• Office stocked with healthy food
• Bonus for strong performances
• Gym membership

For more information on Close Concerns, see www.closeconcerns.com.

Comments from Past Dartmouth Fellows

When I started as a Dartmouth Fellow, I had nothing but a hazy idea of what insulin and blood glucose monitoring really were. As I reflect on my ten weeks at Close Concerns, I am now filled to the brim with knowledge, passion, and deep appreciation for the world of diabetes. Every day at Close Concerns, I learned something new - after all, this is a newsroom, and each morning starts with a discussion of the most cutting-edge developments in this field. The Dartmouth Fellow role enabled me to engage with industry, academia, and clinical work in a way that few other opportunities would be able to do, and I was entrusted with immense responsibility from my very first day. Over the past few months, I've had the privilege to attend presentations by renowned diabetes experts, write reports on innovative research developments, meet one-on-one with key opinion leaders, listen in on earnings calls from major industry leaders, and so much more. Close Concerns truly doesn't waste a second before offering the Dartmouth Fellow opportunities that are deeply meaningful and rewarding - and given that the Close Concerns team is small and close-knit, your work has an immediate, appreciable impact. As I closed out my time at Close Concerns, I realized what a joy and honor it was to learn from and work with such an inspiring, energizing team. Kelly always says that, simply put, Close Concerns seeks to "make people smarter about diabetes," and I am proud to say that I have achieved that in my time here. After ten weeks, I can confidently say that I am a much smarter person because of everything I learned while at 804 Haight. - Christina Zhao (Dartmouth College '25)

Being a Dartmouth Fellow with Close Concerns is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in an industry that we don't receive much exposure to at Dartmouth. As a Dartmouth Fellow, I primarily assisted Close Concerns with its W!LD initiative, a program working to champion women leaders in and around diabetes, and was privileged to be able to contribute to this meaningful work. Over the course of ten weeks, I helped to plan one of their quarterly events at the ADA Sci Sessions in San Diego, revamp the W!LD website, and co-lead meetings with executives at companies sponsoring W!LD. Spontaneity is the word to best describe my time as a DF because Close Concerns is a dynamic working environment -- I could be scoping out event sites in San Diego on one day and covering a conference on Social Determinants of Health in Washington, D.C. and meeting a former head of ADA on another! Close Concerns is specialized but also wide-ranging, perfect for someone still developing their interest in diabetes. My time in San Francisco gave me countless opportunities to grow as a writer and to learn how diabetes technology and therapeutics industries operate. If you want to learn about diabetes, contribute to an incredible organization, and engage with a brilliant, dedicated, and compassionate team, I strongly recommend Close Concerns! - Jeremy Alkire (Dartmouth College '24)

Working at Close Concerns as a Dartmouth Fellow was one of the most valuable and enriching learning experiences I have had so far. From covering professional conferences in and around diabetes, observing team interviews with esteemed endocrinologists and industry leaders in diabetes, and conducting research for a publication, Close Concerns provided me with many opportunities to learn, gain valuable writing experience, and challenge myself to think critically and creatively. I leave Close Concerns more knowledgeable, educated, well-rounded, and passionate about working in health. It was an absolute honor and privilege to have worked alongside and learned from such brilliant, passionate people. I could not be prouder of my time at Close Concerns. - Alan Hatch (Dartmouth College '25)

Being a Dartmouth Fellow at Close Concerns was an incredibly rewarding experience. As a pre-medical student at Dartmouth, I've been lucky enough utilize many of the opportunities the school provides, including undergraduate research and pre-professional clubs. However, the piece that was missing was an in-depth engagement with the industry side of medicine. At Close Concerns, I was lucky enough to attend virtual conferences and earnings calls where I could listen to high-level executives at diabetes tech and therapy companies speak about their new products and their financial health. The associates at Close Concerns were incredibly kind and helpful as I learned about the world of diabetes business - they patiently taught me about the terminology that industry leaders use, the best way to write up talks I listened to, and how to approach learning about diabetes in new ways. I've also worked closely with some team members on W!LD, Close Concerns' initiative to increase women leadership in diabetes. I leave Close Concerns with a renewed passion for medicine and am excited and inspired to continue learning about the diabetes industry in the future. - Anahita Kodali (Dartmouth College '23)

My time at Close Concerns was incredibly rewarding. From the very beginning, I was given high levels of responsibility and assigned tasks that felt very meaningful for my own learning, and for the production of Closer Look, the company's newsletter. I came in with very limited knowledge about diabetes that did not go beyond a basic understanding of the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. I can now confidently say that my time at Close Concerns strengthened my understanding of the diabetes landscape incredibly. Not only did I learn much more about the molecular mechanisms of the disease and the drugs in development, but I also learned about how vast the diabetes industry is and how a variety of stakeholders are engaged. Close Concerns opened my eyes to the possibility of career paths related to medicine that go beyond just being a physician. Through meetings, conferences, and lectures, I was able to meet incredibly inspiring physicians and executives that are actively engaged in the diabetes industry. Every day at Close Concerns was an adventure and an opportunity for new learnings and experiences. For example, some days, I'd be assigned to attend conferences, where I'd listen to leaders in the diabetes industry talk about clinical trials and drug development, personalized medicine, or their best approaches to treat diabetes and its associated comorbidities. Other days, I'd write articles about these conferences. I was given the opportunity to attend in-person conferences, which gave me the privilege of networking with many of the KOLs I had listened to previously, or whose work I found to be very interesting. To make the most out of your experience at Close Concerns, I think it is extremely important to be flexible, versatile, and open. CC does incredibly meaningful work for the diabetes community, and we have the opportunity to assist in this meaningful work. If you have a genuine interest in diabetes (or more broadly real-world medicine) and are excited by dynamic and challenging environments, Close Concerns will be a great opportunity! I cherish my time with CC very much, and tell all my friends, peers, and classmates about my experience with the company. Personally, it solidified my desire to be a physician, but also opened so many possible career paths I could pursue in conjunction to medicine. I grew very fond of the CC community as well, given that it's a small-er company. I can confidently assert that your time at Close Concerns will be very enriching and informative. Make the most out of it. - Valentina Fernandez (Dartmouth College '24)

As a Dartmouth Fellow at Close Concerns, every day was a new learning experience. I honed my writing skills, met one-on-one with leading experts in the diabetes landscape, and jumped into the deep end of diabetes technology and therapy. I gained an appreciation and better understanding of clinical trials, using what I had learned of the microsciences in Dartmouth's classrooms to shed light on the macroscience of how to solve the burgeoning diabetes and obesity crises. Close Concerns sent me to conferences where I was at the nexus of clinical innovation - the "room where it happened," per se. Thank you to the team at Close Concerns for this unforgettable experience that will undoubtedly shape my future career in healthcare; I have no doubt that this program and company will only become more relevant and invaluable in the coming years. - Annaliese OuYang (Dartmouth College '23)

Working at Close Concerns granted me the opportunity to further grasp the challenges of diabetes land earn about biopharmaceutical advancements as they are happening. Through interviews and seminars with business executives and healthcare professionals at the top of their field, I learned so much about the different sectors of public health. I was also able to contribute to the empowerment of women in the diabetes health field via Close Concerns' W!LD initiative. The entire Close Concerns team is incredibly passionate about what they do and are very supportive one another. This fellowship truly cultivates an environment for professional, educational, and personal growth. As I continue my pre-health journey, I carry with me my further developed research, organizational, and communication skills, as we...