Student Opportunities

Internships

The Allegheny County Health Department provides learning opportunities for students enrolled in a variety of academic programs.

Internships are generally available on a semester basis (spring, fall, and summer). Eligibility for an internship at the ACHD requires that the applicant be actively enrolled in a college or University with which we have a Master Affiliation Agreement.

When available, the Health Department accepts applications from students enrolled at:

  • American Public University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Chatham University
  • Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
  • Duquesne University
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Kent State University
  • Robert Morris University
  • Slippery Rock University
  • Temple University
  • University of Pittsburgh
    • Only for the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Health & Rehab Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, Social Work, Dental Medicine
  • West Chester University

Please complete this Student Inquiry Form if you are interested in internships with the Health Department.  

Clinical Learning Experiences

The Allegheny County Health Department provides clinical learning experiences for undergraduate nursing students and graduate students pursing a masters of science in nursing.

The Health Department is currently accepting applications for clinical learning experiences from students enrolled at:

  • Carlow University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Chatham University
  • Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
  • Duquesne University
  • Indiana University Pennsylvania
  • Kent State University
  • Robert Morris University
  • Slippery Rock University
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Temple University

To learn more about clinical learning experiences, please contact the ACHD's Chief Nursing Officer Lauren Brungo, Lauren.Brungo@alleghenycounty.us.

National Health Corps Pittsburgh

The National Health Corps (NHC) Pittsburgh is a program of the National Health Corps AmeriCorps program. Since 1994, NHC Pittsburgh has been managed through the Health Department, which fosters collaboration between members and agencies throughout the Pittsburgh area.

NHC Pittsburgh is committed to decreasing disparities in local healthcare delivery systems and promoting health. NHC Pittsburgh collaborates with a broad range of sites to ensure members are exposed to diverse opportunities in public health.

Visit the National Health Corps "Open Positions" page to learn what positions are available and to apply.

For more information, please visit the NHC Pittsburgh website.

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