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Pathways Internships
The IP Pathways Internship Program provides paid summer internships that give University of Michigan graduate students hands-on experience in infection prevention within healthcare and public health settings. Students work alongside infection prevention professionals on projects involving surveillance, outbreak investigations, quality improvement, and healthcare epidemiology while exploring careers in infection prevention.
Applications
Open February 1
Applications due
February 14
Dates subject to change each year.
Check back for updates.
Programs at a Glance
Duration
10-week paid summer internship
(some placements may be extended)
Compensation
Currently $20/hour
Eligibility
University of Michigan graduate students
Placement Sites
Healthcare organizations and public health agencies across Southeast Michigan
Experience Includes
Infection prevention, surveillance, outbreak investigations, quality improvement, healthcare epidemiology, and professional mentorship
The internship program is one component of the Infection Prevention Pathways Program, which also includes applied coursework and the Certificate in Healthcare Infection Prevention & Control (CHIP).
Students do not need to be enrolled in CHIP to apply.
Applicants must be current University of Michigan graduate students in a public health program. While EPID 680 and EPID 525 are not required, some host sites may give preference to applicants who have completed one or both courses.
Applicants with relevant experience are encouraged to highlight it in their application.
Why Apply?
Gain real-world infection prevention experience
Build skills in surveillance, outbreak response, and quality improvement
Work alongside experienced infection prevention professionals
Strengthen your resume and career readiness
Explore diverse career pathways in infection prevention
Placement Opportunities
Internships are offered with approximately 5-10 healthcare organizations and public health agencies across Michigan, with many placements located in the Ann Arbor and Detroit metropolitan areas.
Available placement sites vary from year to year and are posted with each application cycle. Applicants may apply to the sites that best align with their interests and career goals.
Intern Spotlight
“The IP Pathways (CHIP) Program gave me a strong foundation in infection prevention and was instrumental in preparing me for my career. Through the combination of coursework and my internship, I gained hands on experience working alongside infection prevention professionals while applying surveillance principles and prevention strategies in real-world healthcare settings. The knowledge, mentorship, and practical experience I gained from this program gave me the skills and confidence to transition directly into my current role as an Infection Preventionist.”
— Ashna Patel
MPH Hospital & Molecular Epidemiology ‘26
Infection Preventionist - Saint Francis Hospital
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Join the next generation of infection prevention professionals and make a difference in patient safety and public health.
Questions?
Email [email protected] for more information.