Child Family Health International (CFHI) partners with Oregon State University to provide undergraduate students with ethical, sustainable global health field experiences that emphasize local leadership, fair-trade learning, and cultural immersion. Internships for OSU students are offered in 8 different countries, lasting either 4 or 10 weeks in duration.
During your time abroad, you will have the opportunity to learn from local experts about community medicine, healthcare access, infectious disease prevention, and health systems. You’ll also observe the interactions between healthcare providers and patients, gaining insights into the cultural, historical, and social influences on health and healthcare, with opportunities in both clinical and public health settings.
All of this will take place while living among locals, immersing yourself in another culture, and experiencing the richness and diversity of the country you choose to travel to.
Students must apply through OSU before beginning the CFHI application.
Let the World Change You!
The following internships will be offered in 2025.
Enrollment Instructions
2. On the home page, click on “Apply Now” in the top right corner.
3. Create an account and fill out the required personal information.
4. From the drop-down menus, select your program, start date and duration.
7. An automatic reply will generate, prompting you to check your email. After following the activation link sent to your email, you will be able to login to your account to complete the remainder of the program registration.
1. Once logged into your CFHI account, click your “Profile” in the right hand corner then select “User Portal” from the drop-down menu to access your program dashboard.
4. Once the form has been completed, CFHI will review the information provided and process your registration within 2-3 working days.
After receiving a confirmation email, return to the CFHI website and log into your account. After logging in, you will see several tabs to guide you through your program requirements.
Scholarships
CFHI offers many scholarships for both place-based and virtual programs. Visit cfhi.org/scholarships to find out more about requirements, deadlines, and more information on how to apply. New scholarships are posted every few months, so be sure to check the page frequently.
Questions?
Questions regarding global health internships can be directed to [email protected], and OSU-specific questions can be directed to Christopher Adams, International Program Coordinator, at [email protected].
