Field Experience

Interested in learning about past and present global experiences? Be sure to visit our student internship profiles and student global health blogs.

Students in most UM SPH masters degree programs are required to complete an internship or some type of field experience between their first and second year. Many students focus their internship on health issues within international or internationally related contexts.

SPH students interested in finding a global health field placement should begin by working with their department advisor. Other university-wide opportunities for global engagement may be available and can be searched through the UM Global Portal. The Portal also provides information about international travel policies, guidelines related to health and safety, and opportunities for student internship funding. Additionally, an annual funding competition is held each winter term for SPH students conducting global health internships.

For application information, please contact UM SPH Global Public Health at sphglobalhealth@umich.edu.