01/14/2026
Happy New Year Tritons! The UCDC team hopes your Winter quarter is off to a GREAT start! šāļø
Make sure to drop by our advising hours for assistance on your resume, internship search, or any questions you may have.
On Wednesday via Zoom and Thursday in person located at the teaching and learning commons (Geisel 1W)!
12/08/2025
ITS TIME FOR YOUR UCDC RECAP TRITONS!!šø
Thank you to our alumniās who were able to make such wonderful memories, further their professional and academic careers. What an amazing year it has been.
And for future tritons preparing to leave to DC, we canāt wait for you all to explore and grow, as you commence your journey!
GOOD LUCK ON FINALS TRITONS!š±
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11/21/2025
Drum roll please š„
Introducing your awesome UCDC team,
Keith is your UCDC coordinator, happy to assist students applying to UCDC, internship assistance, and other support! Keith is a great resource for all UCDC tritons!
Michele is your student advisor and a UCDC alumna! Michele can share her first hand experience from UCDC, come by drop during advising hours for questions you may have about DC and more!
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11/19/2025
Hello UCDC Tritons! š±
Make sure to drop by our advising hours for assistance on your resume, internship search, or any questions you may have.
On Wednesday via Zoom and Thursday in person located at the teaching and learning commons (Geisel 1W)!
* active zoom link provided in resource highlight
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10/13/2025
Interested in learning more about the internship experience in Washington, DC? Then join us for an info session this Thursday from 3-4 PM at the Teaching + Learning Commons!
10/15/2024
Thereās a UCDC info session for Sixth College students from 2:00pm to 3:00pm tomorrow on Zoom! Join here to learn more about what the program has to offer. https://ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIude-grTMsGNEwHlHcEurvxM3vD0JiUGYH #/registration
06/07/2024
Interested in seeing what our Tritons will be up to this summer? Here is a list of our Summer 2024 Cohortās internship placements! We are so proud of our students and canāt wait to see what wonderful things they accomplish in D.C.
Interested in an internship like these? Apply today to become a part of our Winter 2025 Cohort. Also keep an eye out for our upcoming deadlines for Spring 2025 applications!
06/03/2024
INTERNSHIP ALERT: The American Public Health Association (APHA) will be accepting applications for their fall cohort until June 5th! Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships that offer practical work experience.
The internships are performed in-person (Washington, D.C.). This is a U.S.-based internship and candidates must be able to work in the U.S. during the internship. To assure that the intern maximizes his/her experience, we prefer to have students commit a minimum of 20 hours a week for a minimum of 8 weeks, and for those students visiting for a semester, full-time, if possible.
Benefits of APHA Internship
1. Academic credit (if appropriate).
2. One year free APHA membership, including:Ā The Nationās HealthĀ andĀ American Journal of Public HealthĀ (only applies to students who are enrolled in a college or university during the internship period).
3. Capitol Hill visits (if appropriate), briefings or hearings.
4. Learning and development opportunities such as attendance at meetings and conferences sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, federal agencies or other leaders in the field of public health.
Attendance at National Press Club briefings (Communications interns)
05/22/2024
Still looking for a summer internship? Here are some tips on writing a cover letter to secure a position for our upcoming cohorts!
Reminder that applications for the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 Cohorts will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled! Submit your application today to have experiences like this in Washington D.C. for the next academic year.
Apply today for the opportunity to intern, explore, and network in D.C.
05/20/2024
Interested in hearing about previous UCDC student experiences? Swipe left to learn more about our UCDC alumni Lauren!
Reminder that applications for the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 Cohorts will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled! Submit your application today to have experiences like this over the next academic year in Washington D.C.
Have questions about UCDC and your application? Connect with us by email about [email protected] or attend our drop-in advising hours either in-person or virtually on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30pm. Find more information in our bio.