Internship
Apply for placement
Are you a college student looking for an internship and a better understanding of what we do in public health? We offer experiences for both in-state and out-of-state students. Assisting the Department of Health (TDH) in understanding what you want to learn helps us identify the best opportunity available. If we find that your interests and our needs align, we will contact you to discuss placement. Please note all applicants must be at least 18 years old and high school graduates or equivalent at the time of placement.
The application for Spring 2026 has closed. The application for Summer 2026 will open January 15, 2026.
Please email us at AHD.Health@tn.gov with questions.
Join a Nationally Ranked Internship Program
The Department of Health is proud to highlight our internship program as nationally ranked by independent third-party Vault. This ranking demonstrates previous interns' experiences and recognitions regarding the Department's internship program, especially in quality of assignments and among best internships for women. The Department of Health is proud of our continued ranking in Vault's national survey of internship programs both in 2025 and 2026, which demonstrates commitment to continued excellence in intern experience and outcomes.