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The COVID-19 pandemic clearly illustrated the need for a well-trained and versatile public health workforce. To respond, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) partnered to develop and launch the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative (Cal-PPH).ā Cal-PPH is an innovative program that provides training, hands-on work experience, and ongoing support through two efforts: a Fellowship Program and an Internship Program.
The
Cal-PPH Fellowship Program is:ā
- A paid 13-month training and job placement programā
- For professionals from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds who are interested in launching their public health career at local health departmentsā
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The
Cal-PPH Internship Program is:ā
- āA paid semester-long program ā
- For community college, undergraduate, and/or graduate students from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds to gain exposure to public service at local health departmentsā
Cal-PPH has partnered with local health departments throughout California, representing the geographic and demographic diversity of the state. āā