Leonardtown, Maryland – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is pleased to announce a new Public Health Junior Fellowship for high school and college students studying at St. Mary’s County educational institutions. SMCHD is currently accepting applications to pilot this fellowship program, which will run from March to June 2024.
The Public Health Junior Fellowship allows St. Mary's County high school and college students to learn about community health issues during the school year while building leadership skills. Her 2024 pilot of the fellowship program will run from March to June and will help develop her future year-long fellowship experience. Selected Junior Fellows will participate in health department programs for youth and young adults, guide future health department initiatives for their age group, and promote health and wellness in the greater community. coordinate their respective school peer groups.
“The new Public Health Junior Fellowship is a great way for local high school and college students to explore careers in public health while developing leadership skills,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. . “Our colleagues will be in the midst of the public health work of learning about local health issues, organizing their allies to take action, and shaping the future of community health in our county. .”
Interested students can learn more about the program and how to apply at smchd.org/jobs. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 8, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the SMCHD Community Engagement and Policy Division by email at smchd.pr@maryland.gov.
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