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 study uses urine samples to map metal exposure in Caribbean adults
Urine tests—commonly used to detect infections or metabolic conditions—can also offer insights into environmental exposures that may shape long-term health.
Pitt Public Health faculty member Iliya Lefterov named 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Iliya Lefterov, MD, PhD, faculty in the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, has been named a 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Scholar and will travel to Bulgaria for the upcoming academic year.
Pitt Public Health rises in latest U.S. News rankings
The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health continues to be recognized among the nation’s top programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The school rose to No. 14 overall, advancing two spots from last year.