Programs

New York State Public Health Corps

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The New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program application period has closed. Please check back in early 2026.

Fellowship Opportunities

Fellowship Program Overview

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The New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) Fellowship Program’s mission is to provide professional development opportunities to enhance and apply public health knowledge through training, education, and mentorship, which expands Fellows’ public health networks throughout their communities, resulting in a robust New York State public health workforce.

The NYSPHC Fellowship Program’s vision is two-fold. First, to build a robust, diverse, equipped, and dedicated public health workforce that represents the various communities that comprise the State of New York.

Second, to shape a workforce that is aware of the intricacies of systems thinking and the necessity of community collaboration and uses the strengths of the community to achieve health equity.

The NYSPHC Fellowship Program will be mobilized across the New York State in response to both the current and future public health emergencies. Whatever your expertise, communities all over the state need your help and we encourage you to apply.

Fellows will earn a certificate upon successfully completing the program requirements during the 2024-2026 Fellowship term.

Program Information

Hear from the Fellows

New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Cancer Epidemiology Fellow

Arvinjon Calpotura

“The NYSPHC Fellowship has been beneficial in honing my skills and necessary knowledge needed to work in a research position in the epidemiology field. I hope to use these experiences of working in the New York State Department of Health in my future career endeavors of helping underserved communities throughout the country and eventually in a global health capacity.”

Arvinjon Calpotura

Westchester County Health Department Fellow

Brayan García Soriano

“Being a NYSPHC Fellow is allowing me to gain valuable experience in the public health field with the hope to take this experience to further my education through an MPH in the future. I hope to continue working with underserved communities throughout my career in public health.”

Brayan García Soriano

Chenango County Health Department Fellow

Menyel Brooks

“I am a PhD student (All but Dissertation) and open to possibilities of careers in various sectors. Gaining experience in the public sector from a learning and career development standpoint is allowing me to gauge my interests and determine where I am most needed. I couldn't be more appreciative of this opportunity and how this experience is healing past work trauma. I believe that I will have a solid foundation and career direction by the end of this Fellowship.”

Menyel Brooks

Chautauqua County Health Department Fellow

Rita Svetanics

“As a recent graduate in a public health related degree, being a NYSPHC Fellow fits directly in with my future career goals. My study interests lie heavily in medical ethics, mental hygiene, and environmental health, all of which come into play in the realm of public health. This Fellowship gives me tangible experience that I hope will inform my next steps as a public health professional.”

Rita Svetanics

Hear from more Fellows

A Healthy Future Public Health AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps participants will join the New York State Public Health Corps in serving organizations on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 and those building local public health capacity to prepare for future crises. For more information click the link below:

Public Health AmeriCorps

Career, Educational and Volunteer Opportunities

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