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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Hello Pre-Health Students,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>The
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California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Internship Program</a> is excited to announce the start of recruitment efforts for the
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2026 CDPH Spring Internship Cohort!</a></b> Applications are now open, and students will have until Tuesday, October 7 to apply. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Below are more details about our program features and the application process.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>2026 Spring Internship Cohort Details:</b></span></p>
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open until October 7, 2025</a></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Cohort
dates: February 3 - May 15, 2026</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Interns
receive hands-on experience working with the largest public health organization in the state.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Remote,
hybrid, and onsite opportunities are available. <i>Onsite placements are primarily available at our Richmond and Sacramento locations</i>.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Students
studying Public Health, Data and Informatics, Information Technologies, Communications, Health Education, and other supporting fields are encouraged to apply.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Interns
are paid between $18 and $21 per hour and work between 18 to 29 hours per week. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Paid
interns must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. DACA and International students are eligible to apply.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Applicants
must be enrolled in an <a style="margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf__;!!LQC6Cpwp!vFtp1YArYppQmYMwkRoWzF6aLjUHjowEom3KDiKS75UkrACCid7M7hLdp-kkpmzO4OF2OqC26mi-NV62A9mXbtJl-yzK$" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAf26512c0-02b6-5e29-7e7a-55faa0166180" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf__;!!LQC6Cpwp!vFtp1YArYppQmYMwkRoWzF6aLjUHjowEom3KDiKS75UkrACCid7M7hLdp-kkpmzO4OF2OqC26mi-NV62A9mXbtJl-yzK$">
affiliated college or university</a> and reside in California throughout the duration of the internship.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">·</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Priority
is given to college seniors and juniors, masters candidates, and transferring junior college students.</span></p>
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out more on the <a style="margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="7" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPDE/Pages/Internship-Program.aspx__;!!LQC6Cpwp!vFtp1YArYppQmYMwkRoWzF6aLjUHjowEom3KDiKS75UkrACCid7M7hLdp-kkpmzO4OF2OqC26mi-NV62A9mXbjwFswMK$" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA65f6cb22-f858-a7ce-b504-c1504622bcde" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPDE/Pages/Internship-Program.aspx__;!!LQC6Cpwp!vFtp1YArYppQmYMwkRoWzF6aLjUHjowEom3KDiKS75UkrACCid7M7hLdp-kkpmzO4OF2OqC26mi-NV62A9mXbjwFswMK$">
CDPH Internship webpage.</a> </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>CDPH will be hosting a virtual info session for students on September 30!</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">The CDPH Internship Team will be hosting a virtual info session on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Prospective applicants are invited to
<a style="margin: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="8" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cdph-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RRL6BJDGTN6zbk4uYMXwVA__;!!LQC6Cpwp!vFtp1YArYppQmYMwkRoWzF6aLjUHjowEom3KDiKS75UkrACCid7M7hLdp-kkpmzO4OF2OqC26mi-NV62A9mXbopml7sL$" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA2b6357a2-7a34-e934-499a-a83323306d28" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://cdph-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RRL6BJDGTN6zbk4uYMXwVA__;!!LQC6Cpwp!vFtp1YArYppQmYMwkRoWzF6aLjUHjowEom3KDiKS75UkrACCid7M7hLdp-kkpmzO4OF2OqC26mi-NV62A9mXbopml7sL$">
register for the Zoom meeting</a> to learn more about our program, ask any questions they may have, and find out how to apply.</span></p>
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Today!</a> Applications will be open until October 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 37, 149);"><b>CDPH Internship Program Team</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 37, 149);">Office of Professional Development and Engagement</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(0, 37, 149);">California Department of Public Health</span></p>
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