Department of Health (NMDOH)

Internships

" The NMDOH Internship Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain real-word experience in a practice setting, as well as contribute to the department’s mission. High School students are also encouraged to apply. Interns are supervised by public health practitioners who will provide them with internship experiences that closely align to the students’ professional goals, abilities, and areas of interest. The NMDOH Internship Program encourages professionalism, and provides an opportunity for students to develop positive work habits. Students can gain academic credit for their work experience and work with professionals in their career field."
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The NMDOH offers internships in the following areas based upon availability:

• Business
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology & Response
• Information System & Technology
• Public Health
• Healthy Equity
• Communications
• Research
• Scientific Laboratory Division
• Healthcare Facilities

​Please send an email to nmdoh.internship@state.nm.us for details on internship opportunities.

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