UCI PHIT Newsletter

December 2024

Happy January, PHIT Anteaters!

Welcome back, Anteaters! Hope that you all had a great holiday break and that winter quarter has started smoothly for you all! Every month, the PHIT Program sends out an e-newsletter. Here are important news and updates from the Public Health Informatics & Technology (PHIT) Program. If you want to stay connected with us, email us at phitinfo@uci.edu OR follow us on Instagram @uciphitprogram and LinkedIn!

PHIT Summer 2025 Internship Applications – Coming Soon!

Winter 2025 enrollment is here! See a list of important dates and courses being offered in the Winter 2025 quarter that can help you progress toward your PHIT degree on oIn a world where technology and data are becoming increasingly critical to healthcare and public health, the PHIT Summer Internship Program allows undergraduate and graduate students a paid opportunity to gain experience working with organizations that directly work with public health and health informatics. PHIT is committed to pipelining students who are historically underrepresented in IT, STEM, and healthcare into the field of public health informatics. 

Internship Duration: June 23rd, 2025 – September 12th, 2025 

This is a paid opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students. Please visit our website for more details about compensation and eligibility. 

Application: The application process will be a 3-step process. 

STEP 1: Submit a PHIT Internship Application by February 16th, 2025.

STEP 2: Students selected for STEP 2 will have the opportunity to apply directly to our partner sites. 

STEP 3: Students will finalize a site placement.


Our applications will open on January 27th, 2025. Please check out our social media and our website for the application link when it gets released!

Winter 2025 PHIT Information Sessions

Want to learn more about the PHIT Program? Got questions about the PHIT Summer Internship Application? Learn about PHIT’s degrees, certificates, and paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals at our Information Sessions! In particular, we will dive deep into the Summer 2025 Paid Internship Program and our application process. Join us in making public health more inclusive and data-driven! 

Information Session #1: Wednesday, January 29th

  • Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm 
  • Location: DBH 5011

Information Session #2: Monday, February 3rd 

  • Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm 
  • Location: DBH 5011

Information Session #3: Friday, February 7th 

Information Session #4: Friday, February 14th 

Location: DBH 5011 

Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm 

PHIT Ambassador Corner

Tips to keep yourself motivated for the new year/new quarter!

Kaila: Even though it seems silly to set new year’s resolutions, it is nice to reflect and think about how you’d want to improve for a new beginning. I try to motivate myself by being very clear and specific about my goals to make them seem more attainable. Saying “drink 32 oz of water everyday” versus “drink more water” is a better way to set and keep track of your goals. I also tell my friends about my little goals so they can also help me be accountable too. For example, it helps to know if we all are aiming to eat out less so we can make different types of plans to hang out too! 

Hailey: For the new year and quarter, I find myself setting my goals in advance and detailing how and when I will accomplish them. I keep myself motivated by creating Pinterest boards, similar to a vision board to visualize how my life will look while achieving the goal I set for myself. It is important to know yourself, and what is realistic versus unrealistic for you so that you don’t feel like your goals are out of reach. Goals are baby steps, especially when trying to change or start a habit like getting better sleep or eating healthier. I also like starting new goals alongside friends because it makes those goals seem much more fun–like going to the gym with friends.

Jaini: The winter quarter can be challenging, but I’ve found a few things that help me stay on track and keep my motivation up. First off, staying organized is a must. I got a new planner to kick off the year (but you can also use Google Calendar or anything online) to help me keep my deadlines in check. To keep myself focused, I like switching up my study spots. Instead of always being stuck in the library, I’ll go to different cafes with friends. My favorites are the Mugs and Stereoscope. I also set goals for the quarter. I list things I want to accomplish and set standards to follow, which helps keep me focused. And, of course, taking care of myself is the most important part. I try to get 7-8 hours of sleep, eat well, and stay active. It’s so tempting to just stay cozy in bed with the winter chill, but staying healthy is the key to keeping up with everything.

Resource Page for Wildfire Support

The PHIT team is deeply saddened by the devastating impact of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. In an effort to support those in need, we wanted to share UCI’s Disaster Relief & Recovery page for anyone that may have been impacted by the fires. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the PHIT team if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Jobs, Internships, Research, and Professional Development Opportunities

  • UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program
    • Apply here to join the 2025 UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program. Applications close January 31, 2025. We recommend you access the application checklist on our website to ensure your application meets all requirements. 
    • Interested in learning more? Check out our webpage!
    • This 8-week summer program is designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, interactive workshops, group events, volunteering, and leadership development. The 2025 program will run from June 22 to August 16. There is no GPA requirement, and scholars will receive a $4,000 stipend, housing, and some meals. 

  • 2025 AltaMed Summer Scholars Program Opportunity for Southern Californian Undergraduates (or recent graduates)!
    • Scholars admitted will participate in: Health equity workshops, clinical workshops, community-based, and quality improvement research with an emphasis on health equity, professional development, and tiered mentorship. 
    • Application Deadline: Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, 11:59 PM PST
  • CalOptima Internship
    • CalOptima Health is seeking a highly motivated an experienced Intern (Community Relations) to join our team.  The overall purpose and objective of the Intern (Community Relations) is to gain work experience in the field prior to graduating. This is an opportunity to utilize and apply the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom setting and apply it in the workforce. The incumbent will have the primary responsibility of handling department assigned projects, given a moderate degree of independence. The incumbent will frequently meet with supervisors to go over the status and progress of assignments.
    • Apply and see here for more information: https://jobs.caloptima.org/jobs/intern-community-relations-505-city-parkway-west-california-united-states

  • UCI Health Administrative Internship
    • The UCI Health Administrative Internship Program is a 12-week experience that aims to develop graduate students with an interest in healthcare administration as future healthcare leaders through immersion in an academic health system. 
      • Departments across the organization will host interns, providing them with hands-on and action-oriented projects to lead and contribute to. In addition to department-based projects, interns will be able to contribute to organizational goals, participate in learning and development sessions with their cohort and hospital leadership, join networking opportunities and engage in community initiatives.
    • Apply and see here for more information: https://www.ucihealth.org/hr/administrative-programs/administrative-internship

  •  California Health Benefits Review Program (CHBRP) Internships
    • The California Health Benefits Review Program (CHBRP) is a neutral source of independent, evidence-based health policy analysis that leverages the expertise of UC faculty and researchers, actuarial consultants, and a National Advisory Council. The program is led and coordinated by a dynamic team, located within the University of California, Berkeley. CHBRP responds to requests from the State Legislature to provide analysis of the medical, financial, and public health impacts of proposed health insurance benefit mandates and repeals, as well as other health insurance-related legislation.
    • CHBRP regularly offers a paid, full-time graduate student internship, generally from June through August, and periodically hires students on a part-time basis during the Fall and Spring semesters. Interns become an integral part of the CHBRP team and assist with various projects and tasks. Each intern has the opportunity to complete a substantive individual project, while also getting exposure to, and participating in several other aspects of CHBRP’s multi-faceted work. Interns will also attend meetings with important stakeholders in California’s health policy arena, which provides valuable learning and networking opportunities.

Best of Luck, 

UCI PHIT Program

Public Health Informatics and Technology Program

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