Our department is a leader in training students to identify environmental and occupational health risks and investigate practices and policies to mitigate those harms.
National Environmental Public Health Internship Program
By virtue of our EOH MPH program's recent accreditation by National Environmental Health Association we are excited to announce that MPH students can take advantage of a variety of internship programs sponsored and arranged through the National Environmental Public Health Internship Program.
25-30 hands-on practicum experiences (approx. 400 hours) are available at multiple times throughout the year through various state, tribal, and territorial environmental health agencies. Interns receive a stipend of $8,000, as well as need-based financial assistance for relocation up to $500 and time spent can be applied as practicum hours required for the student’s degree.
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News
Pitt’s One Health Day explores the relationship of sustainability and health care
At the Office of Sustainability for the Health Science's One Health Day, Pitt Public Health environmental and occupational health graduate student Maahi Soni won first place for her poster, “From Waste to Whitening: Using Eggshell-Derived Hydroxyapatite as a Sustainable Alternative to Amalgam and Composite Fillings.”
2025 Public Health Practice Showcase
The 2025 Public Health Practice Showcase featured 15 graduate students representing each of Pitt Public Health’s seven departments, who presented work done in collaboration with community partners.
AE-SOT’s 38th Annual Meeting showcases regional toxicology research
The Allegheny-Erie Society of Toxicology (AE-SOT) Regional held its 38th annual meeting on October 29 at the West Virginia University Alumni Center in Morgantown, WV.