WNY Childrens Environmental Health Center Summer Internship Program

WNY Children’s Environmental Health Center Summer Internship Program – 2026

Contact: Rachel Roberson, MPH

Email: rjrobers@buffalo.edu

Internship Overview:

The WNY Children’s Environmental Health Center is offering a paid summer internship for two students interested in pediatric clinical practice and public health. This seven-week program (June–July 2026) will provide unique opportunities for hands-on experience in pediatric environmental health.

Program Highlights:

Interns will:

  1. Gain Clinical Exposure: Shadow general pediatricians in a clinical setting and attend pediatric Grand Rounds.
  2. Engage in Professional Development: Participate in webinars focused on pediatric environmental health and advocacy sessions with pediatric residents.
  3. Expand Knowledge: Review selected readings and video materials on pediatric environmental health topics.
  4. Collaborate with Experts: Join working groups and teach-ins as part of the NYS Children’s Environmental Health Network.
  5. Support Community Initiatives: Contribute to local activities with nonprofit organizations such as Buffalo Go Green, Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network, Tool Library, EPIC, and Grassroots Gardens of WNY.
  6. Connect Virtually: Network with students from other NYS medical schools interested in pediatric environmental health.
  7. Support Center Operations: Assist with ongoing projects and their implementation, as opportunities allow.

Potential Student Activities:

Interns may also engage in projects such as:

  • Updating and enhancing the "Rx for Prevention" resources to better connect patients with community services.
  • Assisting with clinic-based initiatives like food pantry deliveries, surveys, and program evaluation.
  • Maintaining indoor gardens used for community health education.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of screening tools and referral programs for environmental health concerns.
  • Collaborating on household exposure reduction programs with community partners.

Primary Location:

Niagara Street Pediatrics

1050 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213

Application Requirements:

Interested applicants must submit:

  • CV
  • Letter of Interest

Deadline extended: May 15, 2026

Submit application requirements to Rachel Roberson at rjrobers@buffalo.edu