The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for the health, welfare, and income security plans, policies and programs of the federal government. Participating agencies include, but are not limited to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). An internship with DHHS could involve biology, chemistry, public health, finance, public or business administration, or computer science.

Here are some examples within the Department of Health and Human Services where students have interned:

• Administration for Children and Families
• Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Food and Drug Administration
• Health Resources and Services Administration
• National Institute of Health
• Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Education
• Office for Civil Rights
• Office of Minority Health
• Program Support Center
• Services Administration
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration   

Web Site: http://www.dhhs.gov

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