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Pathways

IMPORTANT PROGRAM STATUS: The Pathways Fellowship Will Not Be Offered for the 2026–2027 Cycle.

Pathways

California Pathways into Public Health (Pathways) is an innovative program that provides training, hands-on work experience, and ongoing support through two efforts: a Fellowship Program and an Internship Program.

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Interns and fellows are placed in local county or city health departments within California to gain public health work experience. Pathways has partnered with local health departments throughout California, representing the geographic and demographic diversity of the state.

Pathways Mission
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Increase the workforce capacity of local health departments across California by providing training, support and work experience for people from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds

Pathways Vision
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A representative public health workforce capable of effectively responding to public health priorities, promoting health equity, and advancing the health and safety of California's diverse people