Covid-19 Public Health
Internship Program

Program Description

As part of the CDC Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement: COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplement Funding, the Bureau of Community Preparedness has partnered with CMMP to expand, train, and sustain a response-ready public health workforce to support jurisdictional COVID-19 prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. This unique partnership will expand the breadth, depth and scope of the Bureau of Community Preparedness efforts in developing a workforce ready for current and future pandemics.

Program Goals

The goal of this project is to train underrepresented minority pre-health students to work in the public health sector as COVID-19 educators in Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Regions 1 (New Orleans Area) and 2 (Baton Rouge Area). Cohort(s) of student interns will participate in program(s) that will provide both COVID-19 and public health education and training. These interns will use the acquired skills to educate vulnerable, at-risk populations in the local community about COVID-19 and additional public health topics that may directly or indirectly impact the effects of COVID-19. Specific areas of focus will include vaccinations, proper testing and treatment advisory, and a review of behaviors that improve individual overall health.

Past Events Photo Gallery

Recirculating Farms

Partnering with Recirculating Farms

CMMP COVID-19 Interns & Recirculating Farms worked together to clear out the community garden the operate to help serve families in need in the greater New Orleans area. CMMP assisted with breaking down debris, and cleaning area to plant fresh fruits and vegetables.

CultureAid NOLA

Partnering with CultureAid NOLA

CMMP COVID-19 Interns and Mentors partnered with CultureAid NOLA to pack over 700 bags full of groceries, including fresh produce and dried good, which will feed over 370 families in the greater New Orleans area.

Testimonials

  • A’lexus Lofton
    My shadowing experience with Dr. Whitfield was very enjoyable and educational. While shadowing with Dr. Whitfield, I learned how to properly listen to a patient’s heart and lungs, distinguish the difference between type I and type II diabetes, and the normal procedure/steps performed leading up to seeing a patient as well as making a diagnosis.
    A’lexus Lofton
    Xavier University of Louisiana
  • Delilah Davis
    I appreciate CMMP for providing me with clinical shadowing experience. With the help of this program,I was able to connect the materials I learned in the classroom to real life experiences. Being able to see and feel what it is like to be a doctor firsthand, made me realize that I am called to practice medicine.
    Delilah Davis
    Dillard University
  • Mykenzie Jamison
    CMMP has provided me with a number of learning experiences. I was most impressed with observing how the doctors took the time to strengthen the doctor patient relationship and this experience confirmed my decision to become a doctor and affirmed that my passion is genuine.
    Mykenzie Jamison
    Xavier University of Louisiana
  • Ivysara Tesfai
    Dr. Payne allowed me the opportunity to shadow her in clinic. Seeing her use a punch biopsy tool in a facial cyst removal and Hyfrecator during an angiolipoma removal was amazing. She was also very patient and thorough with answering any questions or comments I had.
    Ivysara Tesfai
    Howard University