IHS Extern Program

Note:

The application for Summer 2027 is now open November 2, 2026 to December 2, 2026, on www.usajobs.gov. The direct link to the job announcement is USAJOBS - Job Announcement.

IHS Extern Information Sessions

November 5th at 3:30PM-4:30PM CST

November 12th at 6:30PM-7:30PM CST

November 17th at 3:00PM-4:00PM CST

November 23rd at 6:30pm-7:30PM CST

November 30th at 5:30pm-6:30PM CST

Become an IHS Extern

The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers IHS scholarship recipients and other qualified students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on instructive experience that will complement the knowledge and skills developed in school. This experience will help to enhance pre-professional training, while also familiarizing yourself with Native communities that are of interest to you when you begin your health professions career.

IHS externs are employed for 30 to 120 workdays per calendar year during non-academic periods

Salary

Externs received a salary based on experience and years of academic training that is comparable to industry standards. IHS will waive your salary if the externship fulfills a required academic field placement or an internship.

Eligible Disciplines for IHS Externship

Contact the IHS Extern Program

For more information about the IHS Extern Program please click the link below to email.