While many internships were canceled or moved online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some industries, like public health, needed the help of interns more than ever.
Students in UNC Greensboro’s Master of Public Health in Community Health Education program (MPH) are required to complete a five to six-month-long internship that builds upon three core competencies: leadership principles, systems thinking, and coalition building.
Two MPH students began their internships in January when vaccination efforts were beginning to roll out. Their internship duties shifted to support vaccine clinics, address health inequities, and give back to the community.