This article provides insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated many in academia to redefine, and consequently restructure public health internships. Specifically, it presents a brief overview of traditional vs. virtual internships, provides more in-depth information about the pros and cons of virtual internships, proposes guidelines for obtaining virtual internships, offers numerous suggestions and resources for possible projects that can be completed during the internships for both public health and other academic programs regarding the planning and implementation of academic internships during times of shutdowns and restrictions. This information can assist institutions in rethinking future internship opportunities that will facilitate students' educational and professional growth. Finally, this article provides data from students' evaluation of their internships during the pandemic. Results indicate that although students may prefer at least some part of the internship to be face-to-face, they reported numerous positive experiences while completing their internship during the pandemic. The authors conclude with suggestions for future research; specifically, it should focus on comparing students' experiences between traditional and virtual internships, along with continued research into students' perceptions of virtual internships and their impact on learning and career preparation.