The EMBRACE Center will support three graduate students from the University of Pittsburgh for a practicum experience at one of three community sites from May 5 to June 27, 2025.
- Allegheny County Health Department
- Healthy Start Inc.
- The EMBRACE ICC/4TM Study
The internship will be approximately 25 hours a week over the 8 weeks. Each intern will be matched with a preceptor from the community site and an EMBRACE academic mentor. Interns will receive payment of $3,000.
Who Can Apply?
Pitt graduate students studying
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Rehabilitation Science
- Pharmacy
- Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Internship Activities
- Research and/or evaluation project at host site
- EMBRACE book club and journal club
- Personal journal prompt reflections
- Networking and presentation opportunities
Skills Gained
- Increased knowledge of maternal and child health and reproductive justice
- Leadership, collaboration, and communication
- Data analysis and/or program evaluation
- Community-engaged public health
Application
To apply, prepare an application with the following required materials:
- Resume (2 pages maximum)
- 3 references
- Name, role, organization, and email address for each reference. A formal letter of recommendation is not required.
- Cover letter that addresses skills, educational and professional history, as well as:
- Why are you interested in maternal and child health?
- What skills would you bring to this internship?
- How will this internship help you in your career path?
- What do you hope to learn through this internship?
Email your application to embracecenter@pitt.edu in a single PDF file.
Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on February 24, 2025