Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness

LMPHW provides high quality student experiences through exposure to practice-based opportunities that strengthen the future public health workforce. Student experiences are available under a variety of public health concentration areas. Opportunities start in January, May, and August of each year.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to understand the functional and practical work of a Metropolitan Health Department serving a population of more than 750,000 residents. Distinctive populations have been identifies as underserved and divergent health outcomes are indicated in association with the social determinants of health. The chosen students will earn practical experience through working alongside public health practitioners. 

What types of opportunities are available? 

• Capstone

• Clinical Rotations

• Community Medicine Rotations

• Internship

• Practicum 

• Shadowing (Food Safety and Public Facilities)

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at an academic institution

• Adhere to LMPHW and academic institutions guidelines

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and work plan to the Student Experience Team. 

How to Get Started:

Fill out the online application and the Student Experiences Coordinator will contact you about the next steps of the application process. Make sure you indicate which type of opportunity you are looking to complete. 

You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume when completing the online application.