Careers and Opportunities

This list contains links to career and internship opportunities in Global Health. Check back regularly for updates.

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

The goal of this internship is that the student will become more familiar with the key issues and actors in international health and development. The intern will work with the Global Health Manager in the global health unit within APHA’s Center for Professional Development, Public Health Systems and Partnerships.

CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that fights to protect the health and safety of people. Their website has an extensive list of public health fellowships and internships.

CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES (CBPP)

The CBPP works on public policy issues affecting low-income families and individuals. They have full and part-time internships in health policy.

CDC-HUBERT GLOBAL HEALTH FELLOWSHIP

This fellowship provides third- and fourth-year medical and veterinary students with valuable public health experience in an international setting. The main focus of the fellowship is a 6- to 12-week field assignment. Fellows are mentored by experienced CDC staff and learn through hands-on experience while working on a public health project in a developing country.

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE (GESI)

The Global Engagement Studies Institute at Northwestern University is a study abroad program that prepares undergraduates and recent graduates with the knowledge, tools, and experiences to confront shared global challenges. Through international service-learning in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, India, Nicaragua, South Africa, or Uganda, students partner with organizations in the developing world to advance community-driven change.

KAISEREDU FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS DATABASE

This database summarizes and links to fellowships and internships in health policy and related fields. The database includes fellowships located across the United States that are available to undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals.