Mentor Overview
The Tribal Health Experiential Student Internship Seminar (THESIS) is looking for health professionals to serve as mentors to undergraduate interns participating in the 2025 internship program.
Mentors will use their expertise in healthcare to guide interns through one-on-one training, completion of research projects and further career development. Interns will meet virtually with mentors at least once a week during the internship timeframe.
The THESIS program is an 8-week internship funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This year’s program is from May 19th through July 11th, 2025. The interns will then have the opportunity to present their research poster presentations at the CDC’s 2025 Lewis Ferguson Showcase in Atlanta, GA at the end of July 2025. THESIS focuses on engaging Native American serving organizations and developing a mentored research project closely related to Native American health.
We hope you will consider applying to become a THESIS mentor for this upcoming Summer and share your influence on the next generation of public health leaders! We believe that early exposure to meaningful experiences in public health creates a passion in young people. As more young people move their careers on a trajectory toward public health, we create a more diverse public health workforce.
What are the expectations for a mentor? Mentors are expected to spend at least one hour helping interns with a Tribal public health poster during the eight-week period. The mentor will guide and give suggestions for a strong poster presentation.
