Student Resources

The Graduate Certificate in Global Health  is open to all Vanderbilt University degree-seeking graduate and professional students. The interdisciplinary program prepares students for internationally-focused careers in academia, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, immigrant health agencies, philanthropic foundations, and industry.

The Vanderbilt  Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)'s Global Health track is designed to educate innovative public health leaders to manage global health initiatives and to contribute to public policy that improves global health. Applicants may have a doctoral or other professional degree, or have exceptional qualifications with a bachelor’s degree. The Vanderbilt MPH program is accredited through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

The goal of this internship is that the student will become more familiar with the key issues and actors in international health and development. The intern will work with the Global Health Manager in the global health unit within APHA’s Center for Professional Development, Public Health Systems and Partnerships.

CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that fights to protect the health and safety of people. Their website has an extensive list of public health fellowships and internships.

CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES (CBPP)

The CBPP works on public policy issues affecting low-income families and individuals. They have full and part-time internships in health policy.

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT STUDIES INSTITUTE (GESI)

The Global Engagement Studies Institute at Northwestern University is a study abroad program that prepares undergraduates and recent graduates with the knowledge, tools, and experiences to confront shared global challenges. Through international service-learning in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, India, Nicaragua, South Africa, or Uganda, students partner with organizations in the developing world to advance community-driven change.

KAISEREDU FELLOWSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS DATABASE

This database summarizes and links to fellowships and internships in health policy and related fields. The database includes fellowships located across the United States that are available to undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals.