Indian Health Service Extern Program
Jessica Findahl
240.463.0683
jessica.findahl@ihs.gov
The Indian Health Service (IHS) Extern Program provides externship opportunities for interested health professions students. Students are assigned to Indian health programs in their chosen health career categories and are employed for 30-120 days per calendar year during non-academic periods.
Externships will take place in summer of 2027.
Duties include:
- Gain working knowledge and experience in a chosen health profession or field with Indian Health Service during non-academic periods for up to 120 workdays per calendar year
- Assist preceptor with daily duties
- Assist and prepare reports on assigned projects
- Assist on day-to-day administrative operations by performing tasks related to department functions
Applicants must be:
- U.S. citizens
- Enrolled in an eligible health profession degree program
- In good academic standing - undergraduate or graduate students with a 2.0 grade point average or above
Placement preference is given to recipients of Indian Health Service scholarships and health professions students who identify as American Indians or Alaska Natives.
A detailed list of eligible degree programs is provided in USAJOBS.
Participants will be employed as an IHS extern during the summer. The salary range is equivalent to between a GS 3-9.
Follow the steps to apply online through USAJOBS.
Information sessions:
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November 12, 2026
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central -
November 17, 2026
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Central -
November 23, 2026
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central -
November 30, 2026
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Central
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- Indian Health Service, view details
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, view details
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