California Department of Public Health - Pathways into Public Health Initiative

Organization Description

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) mission is to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Program Information

 The COVID-19 pandemic clearly illustrated the need for a well-trained and versatile public health workforce. To respond, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) partnered to develop and launch the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative (Cal-PPH).​ Cal-PPH is an innovative program that provides training, hands-on work experience, and ongoing support through two efforts: a Fellowship Program and an Internship Program.

The Cal-PPH Internship Program is:​ 

  • ​A paid semester-long program ​
  • For community college, undergraduate, and/or graduate students from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds to gain exposure to public service at local health departments​ 

Cal-PPH has partnered with local health departments throughout California, representing the geographic and demographic diversity of the state. ​​

Health & Safety
Address 
1615 Capitol Ave
1616 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825
United States
General Phone 
(916) 558-1784

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
California Pathways into Public Health Intern CHHS - Health Care Admin Internships Ongoing Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Pathways into Public Health CHHS - Health Science Internships Ongoing
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Program(s) 
CHHS - Health Care Admin Internships
CHHS - Health Science Internships
Organization type 
Administrative Entity (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Health & Medicine