MDH Public Health Workforce Development Internship Program

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Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2024​​

About the Program: This internship program aims to bolster the public health workforce at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). This program seeks to introduce students to roles within public health and expose them to different subject areas. This practical experience will enhance the knowledge that students have gained from their studies and prepare them to enter the public health workforce. 


Eligibility: This program is currently open to undergraduate (completion of at least 60 credit hours) and graduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing.  Recent graduates (from an undergraduate or graduate program) may be accepted.  

Compensation: Students will be paid ($16.50/hr undergraduate; $19.50/hr graduate).​​

Timeline: The program will run for 12 weeks for the Fall term, from September 25 - December 17, 2024. The fall term will be part-time at a rate that averages up to 20 hours per week. Students can work a maximum of 240 hours during the 12 weeks.​


​Application Instructions: 
Applications must be submitted online. The available internships are categorized by subject area. Please select the subject areas that interest you on your supplemental questionnaire. You may view descriptions of the openings by category below: ​

You will be considered for vacancies within the subject areas that you select.  Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited for a video interview.  Video interviews must be completed within one week of receiving the invitation.  Hiring managers may also contact candidates directly for interviews.  Please note application submission does not guarantee an interview.

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