Internships at IDPH

Are you a student looking for an opportunity for training and experience in public health?

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) internship/practicum program is designed to offer college level students, both graduate and undergraduate, an opportunity to gain work experience in state government. Applications are received and matched with specific internship opportunities in various programs at the IDPH. This program offers many benefits:

• Promotes better ties with academic community as well as an opportunity to create a "real world" working environment.
• Provides opportunities to network and meet many other health professionals.
• Provides programs with opportunities to screen for future employees.
• Enhances individual performance and provides valuable job skills.
• Students complete valuable work products and introduce new ideas.

Links to information about Internships at IDPH

• Application Process
• Internship Opportunities
• Orientation to IDPH
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Student Links

For more information contact:

Sam Nichols
Iowa Department of Public Health
Lucas State Office Building - 6th Floor
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa  50319
Phone:  (515) 281-6222
Fax:  (515) 281-4535