Public Health Students: Get Real-World Public Health Practice Experience

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health Internship Program is now accepting applications for fall internships. The internships connect what students learn in class with what public health work actually looks like in the real world.

Interns get meaningful project experience, professional mentoring, leadership development, and an inside look at how a large local health department works to improve health across the community.

It’s also a chance to start buildiong a public health career, build practical skills, make professional connections, and stand out when applying for public health jobs after graduation.

As a Public Health Intern, students will participate in three core parts of the program:

• Project Assignment
• Leadership Academy
• Symposium

Interns work directly with a specific office or program within the health department on day-to-day project-based work that supports MCDPH’s public health mission.

Students will:

• Work on a mission-driven project that strengthens their résumé
• Get one-on-one mentorship from a public health professional
• See how government public health operates behind the scenes
• Gain experience that helps distinguish them from other candidates when applying for career-level public health positions

A strong academic record matters… I know from first hand public health practice that employers also want candidates who understand the work, can contribute on a team, and have demonstrated they go above and beyond. 

This internship is a chance to start building that track record now.

Apply for the MCDPH Public Health Intern Program Here