SUPPORTING TOMORROW’S PROFESSIONALS Student Internship Program To further its mission of educating the next generation of public health and health providers in Delaware while promoting a “health in all policies” approach to public health, the Academy/DPHA accepts student interns at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students of different backgrounds and interests are invited to apply to the program and discover the role public health plays in the Delaware Community. https://delamed.org/programs/student-internship/ During their internship, students research a public health topic of their choice, and create a program to fill a need within that topic. Nine interns finished their programs in 2021:
Kelly Boyle Graduate Student, University of Delaware Racial Disparities in CVD
Danielle Cooper, MPH-c Graduate Student, University of Arizona Medical Respite Program for Homeless Individuals
Natalie Gildea High School Student, Archmere Academy Mental Health in Healthcare Workers
Julia Pascucci Undergraduate Student, University of Delaware COVID-19 Vaccination in Parents
Graciela Rayome Graduate Student, University of Delaware Biden School of Public Policy Health Care Workforce Initiative
Elizabeth Stoecker High School Student, Appoquinimink High School Eating Disorders
Parker Vakili Undergraduate Student, Duke University Mental Health and Social Media
Taylor Waltemire High School Student, Appoquinimink High School Asthma/Allergies in High School
Sarah Wells, Undergraduate Student, University of Delaware Infant Mortality & Prematurity
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