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The GET PHIT internship is a 160-hour, part-time, paid internship. Students will receive a stipend ranging from $2,440 to $3,000, based on education and skill.
Internship Dates
- Summer
- Internship Dates: Early June to mid-August
- Deadline to Apply: April 1
- Fall
- Internship Dates: Early September to early December
- Deadline to Apply: July 1
- Spring
- Internship Dates: Early February to early May
- Deadline to Apply: October 1
Note: GET PHIT internships are available in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Check back for updates to the schedule.
Additional information: Specific start dates may vary depending on internship sites and processing.
Visit the GET PHIT website for detailed internship information.
Summer 2026 Internship Information Session
Information Session PPT Slides: Information Session PPT Slides
Information session recording: Recording Link
To apply for the internship, visit the GET PHIT Internship webpage
Spring 2026 Internship Information Session
Information session PPT slides: Information Session PPT Slides
Information session recording: Recording Link
To apply for the internship, visit the GET PHIT Internship webpage
Information Session June 11, 2025: Information Session PPT Slides ; Recording Link
Information Session March 5, 2025: Information Session PPT Slides ; Recording Link
Information Session September 4, 2024: Information Session PPT Slides ; Recording Link Passcode: vOqt$SG8
Information Session June 5, 2024:Information Session PPT Slides ; Recording Link Passcode: 12##@O9T
Information Session February 27, 2024: Information Session PPT Slides ; Recording Link
Information Session September 12, 2023: Information Session PPT Slides ; Recording Link Passcode: WCM$49Ej
Information Session June 8, 2023: Information Session PPT Slides ; Recording Link
Information Session February 22, 2023: Information Session PPT Slides ; Recording Link
Information Session September 21, 2022: Information Session PPT Slides; Recording link
Transcript
- The GET PHIT internship application accepts official or unofficial transcripts.
- UTRGV students can request an official transcript through the online ordering service .
- Students must be free of financial debt with the institution in order to have an official transcript released.
- Unofficial transcripts are available to current UTRGV students through ASSIST .
How to access an unofficial transcript:
- Log in to my.utrgv.edu .
- Open ASSIST from the Applications section.
- Select the Student Profile tab.
- Select Academic Record.
- Select the transcript level and transcript type.
Recommender Information
- Provide the name and contact information of a recommender who can speak to your skills, leadership, character, and related qualities.
- The recommender can be a faculty member, professional colleague, or employer.
- Get the recommender’s permission before providing their contact information. Let them know what you are applying for and confirm that they agree to be listed as a recommender.
- The GET PHIT Program will send the recommender a short survey to complete.
CV/Resume
The UTRGV Career Center and its Career Advising and Education Team provide support in career development, including CV and resume building, professional correspondence, networking, interviewing, and more.
To get help preparing your resume, you can:
- Schedule an appointment with Career Center advisors through Handshake .
- Visit during the Career Center’s Drop-In Hours .
GET PHIT Bootcamp Certificate
This is only required for applicants who have completed a GET PHIT Bootcamp. If you have not completed a bootcamp, this item does not apply to you.
Personal Statement
- In your personal statement of 500 words or fewer, describe your interest in public health informatics, data science, and related topics, and explain how the GET PHIT internship program will support your growth and development.
- We strongly recommend using UTRGV’s Writing Center to review your personal statement.
- The Writing Center provides:
- The Writing Center reviews submitted documents within 24 to 48 hours.
How is a student matched with an internship?
Being matched to an internship site is a multi-step process. First, the UT Health Houston internship team reviews the initial internship application. If the applicant meets the internship eligibility criteria, the next step is a background check. The internship applicant will receive the background check link by email.
After successful completion of the background check, the student is tentatively matched with an internship site. The student’s resume is then sent to the internship site for review. Site personnel review the resume and decide whether to move forward with an interview. A student is only considered officially matched to an internship site after successfully completing the interview.
Are students eligible to apply for more than one GET PHIT internship?
No. Students may only complete one GET PHIT internship.
What are the daily tasks of the internship?
Daily tasks for GET PHIT interns are determined by each individual internship site. Undergraduate students with less training may help with data cleaning or database development. More advanced students may have opportunities to use data visualization and data programming tools.
If I have not attended a Bootcamp, am I still eligible for an internship?
Yes. All students enrolled in a GET PHIT educational institution who have a strong interest in public health informatics and data science are eligible to apply for the paid internship program. Students from underrepresented minority populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Students who have earned a Certificate of Completion from a GET PHIT Bootcamp have documented training that may help them successfully complete a GET PHIT internship.