Internships

Cyrena Matingou outside of the Department of Health & Human Services building

Diving into policymaking for AI in health systems

By Cyrena Matingou

A Michigan Public Health student's summer internship with the TIERRA team offered a front-row seat to policymaking. From presenting at state commission meetings to exploring AI regulation, here's what shaping ethical AI policy in healthcare looks like.

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From silos to synergy: Strengthening Ypsilanti's community network

By Fransisca Anozie

Fransisca Anozie, a second-year MPH student, explains her internship research and highlights the need for stronger collaboration among Ypsilanti’s health organizations to break down silos, streamline services, and improve overall community health.

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My experience testifying against Louisiana's fluoride ban

By Alicia Even

During an internship, Master's student Alicia Even testified against a bill aiming to ban water fluoridation in Louisiana, helping ensure continued access to this crucial oral health measure for residents facing dental care shortages.

careers

Finding your path: Expert reflections on the public health career landscape

In a time of significant changes to the federal public health infrastructure and funding of public health research and programs, we sat down with Ari Renda, PhD, associate director of Career Services, to discuss the evolving job market and how students and graduates can position themselves for success.

Sahana Raja asking pregnant mothers about their determinants of health at a primary healthcare center in the rural village of Mopperipalayam, India.

A global health internship and connecting to my culture

Sahana Raja

Bachelor's student Sahana Raja spent her summer at a global public health internship in Tamil Nadu, India, the region where her parents were born. She describes learning about healthcare and poverty, maternal health, and a calling to serve.

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Career Prospects for Public Health Graduates Remain Strong

Krystle Forbes

Demand for public health professionals remains high, as does hiring for students graduating with public degrees. During the pandemic, some areas of public health have seen disruption in the services they provide. But this has also clarified our deep, ongoing need for those services.