"Making A Difference"
Invest in Health: "Improve the Quality of Life"
We hope that you will join the Department of Health team as we forge into the New Millennium. You can become a part of the positive changes that will improve the health and safety of the residents of the District of Columbia.
Vision
The Department of Health plans and works with stakeholders to ensure quality in the provision of all services. With its partners, the Department of Health will eliminate disparities in health-care access and work toward measurable improvement in the health status of all District neighborhoods. The Department's goal is to ensure that the District of Columbia leads the nation in healthy lifestyles.
Overview
This program is designed to create internship experiences that relate to departmental needs and are closely aligned with students' abilities, professional goals, and areas of interest.
Definition
An intern is an individual who works with the Department of Health while also attending an accredited college or university, a trade/vocational school, or a business school on a full-time or part-time basis.
Why participate in an Internship with the Department of Health?
- Students can gain academic credit or earn a salary for their work experience.
- Students can relate coursework to on-the-job experiences.
- Students can work with professionals in their career field.
The following links provide more information about the Internship Program:
