CDPH Internship Program

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Internships provide opportunities to work in a variety of different public health disciplines such as health education, epidemiology, health statistics, laboratory sciences, public policy, healthcare administration, human resources, information technology, data science, informatics, and communications. An internship with CDPH offers exposure to state-level public service and equips aspiring public health leaders with professional development opportunities to help prepare them for the workforce upon graduation. ​​​​​​​

Spring 2026 Applications are Now Closed

Applications for the Spring 2026 Cohort are now closed. Applications for the next internship cohort in Fall 2026 are expected to open in early April. To receive the latest recruitment announcements from the CDPH Internship Program, please complete the Internship Program Interest Form to be added to our mailing list. 

​​CDPH Volunteer Program

Additional opportunities to support the work of CDPH and gain valuable public health experience may be available on a volunteer basis through the CDPH Volunteer Program. For more information, visit our Volunteer Program webpage​.