Global Health Comparative: Virtual Internship

This program is ideal for undergraduates, pre-health students, graduate students, and non-students who have a demonstrated interest in Global Health, Public Health, and related fields.

Language Required: English, Spanish for Latin American countries

The Global Health Comparative: Virtual Internship is an unpaid experience. Student fees will be used to compensate CFHI’s Global Partners– in line with our Fair Trade commitment.

• Robust competency-informed readings and content 
• Country-specific seminars and activities 
• Access to Pillars of Global Health: Building Competencies for Global Health Engagement modules
• Access to and training rooted in intercultural tools through CFHI partner Aperian
• Access to the CFHI Global Health Professional Development Hub events and materials
• Bi-weekly roundtables featuring global health experts from 3-5 countries
• 20-30 hours of Medical Spanish instruction if  “focus country” is a Latin American site
• Synchronous and asynchronous virtual sessions led by CFHI Global Partners, all experts in local health systems and culture
• Training module: Self Care & Wellness for your Virtual Program
• Facilitated group reflection sessions 
• Orientation and debrief sessions lead by CFHI Virtual Programs Coordinator
• Support from CFHI’s Virtual Programs Coordinator

The Virtual Global & Public Health Internship is an unpaid experience. Student fees will be used to compensate CFHI’s Global Partners– in line with our Fair Trade commitment.

Depending on the country where participants want to attend their Virtual Global & Public Health Internship, the program schedule requires students to commit to 8 to 12 hours of synchronous work per week plus three additional hours to attend seminars and other local and global lectures and seminars. Students will need to work independently on tasks and other duties assigned by the local Medical Director to complete the program.

Can I get credit for this program? 

Yes, many participants do. To find out what is required at your school, talk to your advisor or global health faculty. CFHI assists with program enrollment, confirmation letters, evaluations, and other documentation you may need.

Are there scholarships available for virtual programs?

CFHI offers many scholarships for both place-based and virtual programs. Visit the scholarships page to find out more about requirements, deadlines, and more information on how to apply. New scholarships are posted every few months, so be sure to check the page frequently.

How do I access course materials and the schedule once I am enrolled?

Once you are enrolled in a CFHI virtual program and have completed the necessary application steps, you will be sent a welcome email with information on how to access course materials and the course schedule via Google Classroom. You will also be invited to a virtual orientation that will introduce you to CFHI and help you prepare for the start of the program.

When is the program fee due?

The program fee is due 3 weeks before the start date of the program.

Can I get a certificate of completion once I finish the program? 

Yes! All students who complete a CFHI virtual program may request a certificate of completion by emailing [email protected].