Public Health Internship
HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 internship session.
The HRTP program is open to current 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 Spring 2027 session is open from October 15 - November 15, 2026. For consideration, applications must be submitted in full by the application deadline.
A complete application includes:
- An electronic application
- A current cv/resume
- A personal essay
- A school transcript from their current institution (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- One letter of recommendation (submitted via the electronic application)
Attached, you will find information for students on how to apply. Feel free to share with the students.
For additional information
- During the spring session, interns can work 10-20 hours per week.
- This is an in-person internship with an opportunity to be hybrid.
- To learn more about HRTP, visit www.nyc.gov/health/hrtp
- Questions? contact us at hrtp@health.nyc.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.