DSHS Internships 

Thank you for your interest in DSHS internships. The Spring 2026 internship application is closed. Our Summer 2026 application will open in March. Internships will be posted on a rolling basis throughout the application period. 

Visit Internship Applications for information about the application process. Email us at internships@dshs.texas.gov with any questions.

Center for Public Health Policy and Practice

Office of Chief State Epidemiologist

Community Health Improvement

Maternal and Child Health Intern - PHR 8, San Antonio

Perinatal and Infant Health and Safety Intern 

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section

Emerging and Infectious Disease - Foodborne/Waterborne Diseases

Regional and Local Health Operations

Public Health Region 8 (San Antonio) - Wellness

Public Health Region 11 (Harlingen) - Vector-Borne Diseases (description pending)

Texas Center for Infectious Disease

Patient Activity Intern

Public Health Communications and Development Intern

Data Analysis Intern