Virtual Interns for Public Health Students

University at Albany, SUNY
Albany, New York, United States
Timeline
  • May 26, 2020
    Experience start
  • June 2, 2020
    Launch
  • July 18, 2020
    Mid-point status check
  • August 22, 2020
    Experience end
Experience
1/6 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Government, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Insurance, Legal, Individual & family services

Experience scope

Categories
Operations Project management Law and policy
Skills
strategic planning policy competitive analysis data analysis research
Student goals and capabilities

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree at UAlbany is interdisciplinary by design with focus on the sciences, sociology, psychology, economics, and politics. Students learn different approaches to increasing the wellness of diverse populations.

The Master of Public Health provides students with a strong foundation in primary public health fields and advanced knowledge in areas including biomedical sciences, biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social behavior and community health.

Student consultants will help your organization use data and best practices in business and analytic models to improve performance, maximize efficiency, and advocate for policies. In sum, students will provide their expertise to uncover insights into challenges or opportunities specific to your organization.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually. Open to team and individual projects.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Any level
13 students
Project
108 hours per student
Students self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project.

Example deliverables include but are not limited to:

  • Recommendations based on gap, market, and cost analysis
  • Policy analysis and briefings
  • Support for strategic planning including: data collection and analysis
  • Systems and process improvement support and recommendation
  • Development of advocacy materials
Project timeline
  • May 26, 2020
    Experience start
  • June 2, 2020
    Launch
  • July 18, 2020
    Mid-point status check
  • August 22, 2020
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Virtual Internship Opportunity

Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete. Providing a central project creates structure for the internship, and gives the student (and organization) a tangible goal.

Project examples that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:

  1. Analysis and evaluation of programs and services.
  2. Program planning and implementation strategies.
  3. Development, execution, and analysis of surveys.
  4. Research and interpret policy changes.
  5. Special focuses on immunology, community health, infectious disease, hospital administration, etc.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

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