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The 2017 application period for PHAP candidates has closed. Applications for next year will open in January 2018.

Two Photos: First image shows two associates in the field preparing for helicopter transport. Second image shows a group of asociates in an office setting meeting with a health department official.

The Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) is a two-year training and service program that provides hands-on experience in public health. Explore these pages to learn how to apply, discover the benefits of joining PHAP, find answers to frequently asked questions, and read about a typical day in the life of an associate!

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