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Title V MCH Internship Program — Students

“Truly a phenomenal program and a fantastic opportunity. I am so lucky to have been able to participate in this program.”
— Title V MCH Intern

In summer 2025, the National Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Workforce Development Center will support MCH students to participate in internships in state and jurisdictional Title V agencies.

Apply to the Summer 2025 Program

Student applications for the summer 2025 Title V MCH Internship are now closed. To be notified when applications for the summer 2026 program, sign up for our newsletter!

What is Title V?

Title V agencies are funded through the MCH Block Grant and are typically located within state and jurisdictional health departments. Title V refers to the state-federal partnership program that aims to “improve the health and well-being of women (particularly mothers) and children.” The aim of the Title V MCH Internship Program is to provide future MCH professionals with experience working in state and jurisdictional Title V agencies under the mentorship and guidance of Title V agency preceptors. Learn more about Title V.

Program Overview and Eligibility

Why should you apply to the Title V MCH Internship Program?

As a Title V MCH Intern, you will receive the following opportunities:

  • Work on a project focused on improving the health of women, children, or families
  • Learn about the MCH system of care in your assigned state or territory
  • Network with leaders in the field of MCH and students from other MCH Training Programs
  • Receive training in MCH systems, leadership, team-building, and mentoring

Who is eligible to apply?

  • Students in one of the following MCH Training Programs:
    • Centers of Excellence (CoE) in Maternal and Child Health
    • Maternal and Child Health Public Health Catalyst Programs
    • Maternal and Child Health Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Programs
  • Students who will enroll in the Fall 2025 semester
  • Students who are U.S. citizens or U.S permanent residents

Commitment

The summer 2025 program starts June 9, 2025 and lasts 10 weeks.

Students are expected to work 32-36 hours per week. Please note: this is a change from early promotional materials, which indicated an expectation of 35-40 hours per week.

Housing and Stipend

If the internship is not virtual, student interns will be expected to secure their own housing and transportation. Student interns receive a stipend for their participation to be used for housing, transportation, or other related expenses to the internship.

Internship Projects

In 2024, as part of a closing Celebration Webinar, each student team shared a brief presentation on their experience, summarizing challenges and accomplishments for their summer internships. These videos may give other interested students insight into the internship experience and the types of work interns do with Title V agencies.

Watch the 2024 Student Presentation Videos

Please contact Gabriella Masini at titlevmchinternship@uic.edu with questions.

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Contact

Department of Maternal and Child Health
Gillings School of Global Public Health
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Campus Box 7445
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7445
Phone: 919-966-6290
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About this Project

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number 5-UE7-MC26282-10 – National MCH Workforce Development Center Cooperative Agreement ($1,720,000). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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