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"There are a couple things I learned this past year that may be interesting to your students (which you may already know). First, I've spoken with several people from other NGOs [non-governmental organizations] and for the most part the individuals "got their foot in the door" by interning/volunteering for his/her respective organization during his/her undergrad. The woman I met from Partners In Health this past summer started volunteering for PIH in her undergrad, applied for PIH's internship program and then applied for a research position with the organization. For jobs, preference is usually given to individuals with a history with the organization. That is how I was hired at Operation Smile and from what I can tell…it seems fairly universal. And so, it just stresses the importance of starting a career path early during one's undergrad with internships (of course this assumes the student already know her career path during her undergrad).

Also, while speaking about internships…The International Rescue Committee has an international internship program where the students receive a stipend from the organization. I find this very amazing considering for the most part…students usually have to pay the organization for his/her internship."

-Ashley Barron
ashleybarron@gmail.com

A great place to begin your internship search is your campus career center, where you can find online resources, books, and counselors to guide you.

Campus Career Centers:

Amherst College
Career Center – Internships

Hampshire College
Career Options Resource Center – Internships

Mount Holyoke College
Career Development Center – Internships

Smith College
Career Development Office – Internships

University of Massachusetts
Career Services

Search for Policy Fellowships: Click Here 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. Internships in the United States and Abroad Advocates for Youth Advocates for Youth is the only organization that works both in the United States and in developing countries with a sole focus on adolescent reproductive and sexual health. 1025 Vermont Avenue NW - Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 347-5700 The American Society for Nutrition The American Society for Nutrition (3,500+ members) is the premier research society dedicated to improving the quality of life through the science of nutrition 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3998 (301) 530-7110 The American Public Health Association (APHA) The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest, largest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world. The association works to protect all Americans and their communities from preventable, serious health threats. 800 Eye St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 777-2487 Amizade Global Service-Learning Consortium Through an academic partnership with West Virginia University, the AGSLC offers exciting and innovative service-learning programs. The programs integrate focused academic coursework, meaningful service, and short-term study abroad in communities around the world. 920 WM Pitt Union Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261 (412) 648-1480 Bread for the World Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian movement that seeks justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers. 50 F Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20001 Child Family Health International is a nonprofit organization in San Francisco, CA that builds and strengthens sustainable healthcare services for underserved communities worldwide. CFHI is seeking four interns for the spring and summer of 2005. Internships cover interns' commuting costs. To apply, go to http://www.cfhi.org/volunteer.php4. GHEC: Global Health Education Consortium is a consortium of faculty and health care educators dedicated to international health education in U.S. and Canadian medical schools and residency programs. Jack Rutledge Universal Healthcare Internship American Medical Student Association AMSA seeks enthusiastic students (pre-meds or medical students) to assist, support, and develop the many projects undertaken by the Jack Rutledge Fellow. Opportunities include: developing a health policy curriculum and funding, research on students' attitudes on health care reform, and various grassroots activities, including supporting efforts for state-based reform, a documentary film on the uninsured, and more. 1902 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191 (703) 620-6600, x220 Kaiser Family Foundation keeps an updated list of available health-related internships. The Monteverde Institute Established in 1986, The Monteverde Institute is a non-profit educational association that blends international study and applied research with community development assistance to local Monteverde area communities. Costa Rica Instituto Monteverde APDO 69-5655 Monteverde, Puntarenas, Costa Rica Pan American Health Organization The Pan American Health Organization is part of the World Health Organization and works in Latin & South America & the Caribbean. Go to the internship page for specific directions regarding application procedures. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with the goal of contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture. Chief of the Recruitment and Staffing Section Bureau of Human Resources Management UNESCO 7, place de Fontenoy F-75352 Paris 07 SP France Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars The Washington Center helps students gain first hand experience working in the government, NGO's and advocacy organizations. Any major can apply, and the Center can find an internship that is related to your concentration. UMass has a Washington Center liaison at Career Services in Goodell. His name is Jeff Silver, jis@acad.umass.edu. Any students that are interested can talk to him about the application process.

Internships Completed by CHS Students In the past several years, CHS students have completed internships at the following organizations: Aaron Diamond AIDs Research Center New York, NY The world's largest private research laboratory devoted solely to AIDS research. American Red Cross The American Red Cross provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education in the United States Arise for Social Justice Arise for Social Justice is a low-income rights, anti-oppression membership organization in western Massachusetts. Springfield, MA Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School recognized for biomedical research and its commitment to educating and training physicians, research scientists and other health care professionals. Childhope Asia Philippines Manila, Philippine CHILDHOPE is an international, non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization whose principal purpose is to advocate for the cause of street children throughout the world. Institute of Central American Development Studies (ICADs) Matagulpa, Nicaragua ICADS is a center for study, research, and analysis of Central American social and environmental issues. We focus on women's issues, economic development, environmental studies, public health, education, human rights, and wildlife conservation. Magen David Adom Beer Sheva, Israel An emergency medical and blood bank service recently recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross as the national aid society of the state of Israel. Mass Public Health Association Springfield, MA The Massachusetts Public Health Association is a statewide membership organization of people working to protect the health and safety of all our Commonwealth’s residents. Sexuality Information Education Council of the US (SIECUS) New York, NY SIECUS-the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States-has served as the national voice for sexuality education, sexual health, and sexual rights for over 40 years. Tapestry Health Florence, MA For more than 30 years, Tapestry Health has played a key role in delivering reproductive health care and HIV counseling and testing to all those who live in Western Massachusetts. UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space Durham, NC A distinguished institute for interdisciplinary studies in Earth, ocean, and space science research. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Greenfield, MA WIC’s mission is to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.