Internships

Michigan Public Health community welcomes visit from WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Tedros is the 2022 recipient of the Thomas Francis Jr. Medal in Global Public Health

On March 13, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, visited the University of Michigan to receive the Thomas Francis Jr. Medal in Global Public Health, one of the university's highest honors. As part of the festivities, faculty, staff, and students from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the broader university community took part in various events around campus.

Safer Play: How 90,000 Michigan Soccer Players Went Back to Playing the Sport They Love

A collaboration between the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) and the University of Michigan School of Public Health helped get more than 90,000 youth club soccer players back on the field with COVID-19 pandemic precautions in place.

Remote Global Health Internship Is Not an Oxymoron

Q&A with Elizabeth Brines

Global internships this summer were rather different from what students might have envisioned. With a creative spirit, adaptable skills, and a passion for moving public health forward, Michigan students spent their summer months connecting with and learning from a variety of global health partners.

On the Field: Getting Michigan's Youth Soccer Back to Play with Michigan Public Health

A group of faculty, staff, and students from the University of Michigan School of Public Health are working with the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) to get the organization’s over 90,000 youth back on the soccer field during the coronavirus pandemic with the help of public health practices and ingenuity.

Students Support Campus COVID-19 Response with Contact Tracing

A group of University of Michigan students is experiencing public health practice firsthand while working as contact tracers as part of the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Making a Difference Around the World

Many University of Michigan students spent their summer actively and passionately engaged in communities nearby and across the globe. Besides creating unforgettable memories, students made a difference in the lives of people through service and research. This extra step in their academic journey—impactful and empowering summer projects—will help shape their careers.