I really like how attentive, helpful, and friendly the department is! From the very beginning, everyone made me feel welcomed and comfortable. My supervisor, Alex, is great and super understanding and helpful as well!
What I wish was different
I wish that I would’ve been able to complete my summer session in the office instead on remotely due to the pandemic.
Advice
Make connections! Everyone in the department is so knowledgeable and more than open to sharing the knowledge.
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Health Information Technologist
July - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I meet a lot of very interesting, and determined individuals who taught me a lot, and wanted to see me be great.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more experience in the field.
Advice
Don’t be scared to fail.
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HRTP Intern
June 2019 • Long Island City, NY
What I liked
Great work environment. Great experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
Do not be frustrated by the pace of things
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Health Equity Intern
July - August 2018 • Long Island City, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Interning for DOHMH was an invaluable experience. My advice to anyone working for DOHMH is to take full advantage of all experiences ranging from working groups to brown bag lunches. There is no limit to what can be learned.
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Race to Justice DFCH Division Action Team Intern
June - August 2018 • Long Island City, NY
What I liked
I had the opportunity to experience what a 9-5 shift is like, I got to experience what it's like to work in a cubicle, I got the chance to see what it's like to work a government job and what a job at the NYC Department of Health entails.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the opportunity to work on projects that are actually going to help the NYC community. What I mean by this is that I wanted to be more hands on.
Advice
Make the most out of every opportunity and experience . Even if you're not doing what you want, you'll learn something you didn't know before hand.
