The Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade (DOH-Miami-Dade) provides opportunities for students to expand their knowledge and practice related to public health through internships. In order for a student to participate in an internship, their school or university must have an agreement with DOH-Miami-Dade.
We handle requests for internships on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability. Health clinic internships, especially, reach capacity months before the desired intern start date.
example Internship placement options
- Preventive Services
- Family Planning
- Epidemiology
- WIC and Nutrition
- Community Health and Planning
- Emergency Preparedness
- Environmental Health
- Community Events
- STD/HIV Prevention and Control Program
What universities and schools have an agreement with DOH-Miami-Dade?
- Barry University
- DaVita Inc.
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida International University
- Keiser University
- Miami Dade College
- Miami Regional University
- Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
- Nova Southeastern University, Inc.
- PASCO Dietetic
- St. Thomas University
- The School of Board of Miami Dade County
- University of Miami
- University of South Florida
- University of West Florida
- West Coast University, Inc.
How do I apply?
To get started, you must complete the Internship Application Form.
Application Deadlines
- Spring Semester: November 1st
- Summer Semester: March 1st
- Fall Semester: July 1st
Submit the completed application, syllabus, and your resume to MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov. Once placement is confirmed, the intern coordinator will contact you. You must pass a background screening and complete mandatory training modules to be an intern with DOH-Miami-Dade.
If you are interested in a student internship at the DOH-Miami-Dade, or if you are an instructor with questions on placement availability on behalf of your student, please send an email to MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov