To broaden students' concept of public health by increasing their awareness of the needs, challenges and career opportunities in this field. To assist the New York City Department of Health in recruiting skilled, professional candidates with proven potential. Financial stipends are available on a limited basis to support students work. Support can only be guaranteed for those students in the Federal College Work Study program, although support may occasionally be obtained from the project site. There is also some limited discretionary support available to students who qualify for financial aid.
Many students also volunteer.
Project Placements Students are assigned to the New York City Department of Health as well as to other health institutions in the city, such as hospitals, medical schools and non-profit organizations involved in public health programs and activities. Preceptors at these sites initiate projects and supervise students. Project topics cover the entire range of public health issues, including health policy and administration, disease intervention, family and children's health services, environmental and occupational health and public health education. The student's project experience is reflected in a mandatory final report of his or her work, written under the guidance of the student's preceptor and submitted at the end of the internship period. These reports often provide important contributions to the Department's ongoing research and public health programs, and many have been found worthy of publication.