Academic Health Department

Accepted Interns

Congratulations on your acceptance to the KCHD Academic Health Department! KCHD student interns are a respected and valued part of the KCHD team. We are excited to learn alongside you as we tackle some of the biggest issues facing public health today.

Intern Requirements

Students are required to attend an orientation at the start of their internship, as well as present about their experience at the end of the internship as part of Student Research Day.

Upon confirmation of internship, all students are expected to complete (1) a background check, (2) tuberculosis (TB) test, and (3) achieve compliance with the KCHD Immunization Policy. Students must provide evidence of compliance with these requirements by the end of their orientation or otherwise risk being terminated from the internship program. Students will receive an email shortly after their acceptance with directions and next steps.

1. Background Check
   In order to complete a background check, KCHD will need a completed Authorization and Release Form completed at least one week prior to Boot Camp. Please send a completed Authorization and Release form, your date of birth, and any other names you may have used in the past (i.e. maiden name, etc) to Jennifer Stoinski.
2. Tuberculosis (TB) Test within the last year
   Note: You should be able to get a TB test at your regular doctor’s office. You can also make an appointment with the KCHD Clinics Division which is located on-site at the Health Department at 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
3. Demonstrate Compliance with KCHD Immunization Policy
   KCHD requires all employees to be up-to-date on recommended vaccinations, including a current flu vaccination. This requirement also applies to interns. Please bring a copy of your immunization records, including a flu vaccination within the last year to the Public Health Boot Camp. If you are a Michigan native, you should be able to have your vaccination records printed off by your doctor’s office because the state has a tracking system for all vaccinations.