Internships

GET PHIT WILL PROVIDE ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WITH PAID INTERNSHIPS WITHIN HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, NON-PROFITS, AND HEALTH SYSTEMS EVERY SEMESTER.

April 1

July 1

October 1

Spring 2024 Applications are Closed. Summer 2024 Applications will open in February 2024 on the GET PHIT Website.

*GET PHIT Internships are available in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Check back for updates to the schedule.

**Specific start dates may vary and will depend on internship sites and processing.

***With the completion of the GET PHIT Internship, students can earn a certificate and badge that can be shared and viewed by others.

Application Information:

Eligibility:

• Must be a student at a GET PHIT institution
• Must participate in a GET PHIT bootcamp, approved program and/or course
• Have a strong interest in public health informatics and data science
• Students from underrepresented minorities are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to apply
• Students may only participate in the GET PHIT internship program for one semester

International Students: Approval processes for international students are still being discussed with the Office of International Affairs (OIA). Unfortunately, we cannot process applications (paid or unpaid) until this is finalized. We appreciate your patience and will continue to communicate updates for future semesters.

Internship Application Materials:

In addition to providing your personal information, applicants will need to provide the following items:

• Unofficial transcript from your current institution
• Resume/CV
• Name and contact information for a recommender (someone who can attest to your skills, leadership, character, and the like)
• Personal statement (500 words or less) addressing your interest in public health informatics, data science, and/or other relevant topics, and how this program will support your growth and development.

These items can be directly provided and/or uploaded to your application.