Applications are now being accepted for the Indian Health Service Summer 2027 Externship Program. Externships will be from May 2027 to September 2027. These positions are being filled under Excepted Service. Transcripts are required with your application; unofficial transcripts are accepted. The duty location is negotiable; however, the final location will be determined by IHS and must be at an IHS site.
A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Eligible degree programs for Summer 2027 (must be accepted into program at time of application): Must be enrolled in the Associate Degree program by January 1, 2027: Clincial Laboratory Science Dental Therapy Diagnostic Radiology Must be enrolled in the Bachelor Degree program by January 1, 2027: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Dental Hygiene Diagnostic Radiology Environmental Health Engineering (Must be ABET accredited program) Nursing Must be enrolled in the Master Degree program by January 1, 2027: Dental Therapy Mental Health Counseling Nurse Midwife Nurse Practitioner Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Social Work (LCSW) Must be enrolled in the Doctoral Degree program by January 1, 2027: Clinical Psychology Dentistry Nurse Anesthetist Nurse Practitioner (DNP) Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physician, Allopathy Physician Assistant Physician, Osteopathy Physical Therapy Podiatry Duties Include: Gain working knowledge and experience in your chosen health profession or field with Indian Health Service during non-academic periods for minimum of 30 days up to 120 workdays per calendar year.
Assist preceptor in daily duties in their academic field. Assist and prepare reports on assigned projects. Assist on day-to-day administrative operations by performing tasks related to their department functions "Not all health professions students are eligible to participate in an externship. Please use the LINK IHS Extern Program | IHS Scholarship Program to the chart to identify if your discipline of study is eligible."
IHS Extern Program | IHS Scholarship Program NOTE: Those who have or will graduate from their program of study before or during the externship period are not eligible for the Extern Program. You may be asked to provide an updated transcript history if it becomes apparent that you have completed additional coursework after submitting your application. You will be rated based on the number of credit hours completed to determine grade level you are applying to.
Adjustments may be made at time of appointment. This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
jessica.findahl@ihs.gov · 2404630683
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $35395 – $97087/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-02.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
Apply on official site →