Public Health Internship Program (PHIP) Spring 2026
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Job Location:
Annapolis, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
Welcome to the Maryland Department of Healths (MDH) Public Health Internship Program (formerly known as the Public Health Workforce Development Internship Program)! We invite you to join us for our Spring 2026 cohort. This program is designed to establish collaborative partnerships with academic institutions providing invaluable student internship opportunities and fostering a seamless transition from graduation to the public health workforce.
The Spring session will span 12 weeks running from February 11 May 5 2026. We invite undergraduate and graduate students with a strong academic standing and a specific interest in public health to apply. To accommodate different preferences and circumstances we offer a range of options. During the 12-week period students can work up to a maximum of 200 hours averaging approximately 20 hours per week.
Our program encompasses various exciting areas of this cohort including Behavioral Sciences Community Health Epidemiology Health Education Health Informatics Health Policy Healthcare Administration Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response and Public Health Communications.
To ensure a tailored experience please complete a supplemental questionnaire that allows you to indicate your preferred subject areas your interest in in-person or hybrid opportunities and the county or counties where you would like to intern. Rest assured that your application will be reviewed by program managers who match the criteria you select.
While students may be considered for multiple openings please note that selected students will be hired for only one position. Additionally students can only accept one opening. To complete your application please remember to submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
We kindly request that all student applications be submitted by November 17 2025 at 11:59PM. Following the application deadline students will be invited for interviews in the subsequent weeks and final student selections will be made shortly after.
Thank you for your interest in the MDH Public Health Internship Program. We look forward to welcoming talented students like you to our team and contributing to your professional growth in the field of public health.
**These dates are subject to change.**
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with current enrollment in an undergraduate program OR candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
- Must have at least a 2.5 GPA or equivalent.
- Recent graduates from an accredited college or university may also apply.
- Recent graduates are defined as individuals who have completed a bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university on or after January 1 2025.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
IMPORTANT!
When attaching your transcripts resume cover letter or any other accompanying documents please combine them into one document and attach them as one document. You will be able to attach them using the College Transcripts option for attachments on the application. We will not accept documents submitted after the closing date.
NEXT STEPS:
1.) Once your application has been received by our Office of Human Resources we will review your application to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications of the internship program. Approval of your application is not placement. Candidates are not placed; they are selected by the hiring managers. All applicants will not be selected as there are only a limited number of openings.
2. If you are qualified your application will be shared with the hiring managers for each vacancy. Managers will review candidates and select applicants to interview. These interviews may be virtual or in-person.
3.) Please pay attention to your emails. This is where your notices and invitations for interviews will be sent.
4.) Thank you for your interest in the Spring 2026 cohort of the Public Health Internship Program (PHIP).
Good luck!
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Intern
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