Public Health Internship Program, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is now accepting applications for our Summer 2024 internship session.

The program is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional school students of public health, health education, laboratory sciences, medicine, social work, environmental engineering, public administration, accounting, mathematics, computer science, law, nursing, the social sciences, and many other majors.  HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work and public health administration.

The application period for our Summer 2024 session is open from January 15 – February 15, 2024. 

For consideration, applications must be submitted in full by the application deadline.

A complete application includes:

1. An electronic application
2. A current cv/resume
3. A personal statement
4. A school transcript from their current institution (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
5. One letter of recommendation and recommendation form

For additional information

• To learn more about HRTP, visit www.nyc.gov/health/hrtp
• To schedule an HRTP information presentation for your students, or for general questions, please contact us at hrtp [at] health [dot] nyc [dot] gov

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

HRTP is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all students, scholars, interns, and volunteers are valued and respected. HRTP is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion, in line with the agency’s mission.