More About the Program
Focus on Leadership
The Presidential Management Fellows Program is a unique and rewarding experience for graduate students from all disciplines.
Goal
To attract outstanding graduates from different academic disciplines who are committed to excellence in leadership and management of public policies and programs.
Description
The PMF is a 2-year paid fellowship for recent graduates with an advanced degree. Applicants must apply before graduating. Fellows interview for positions at CDC based on their skills and career goals. The program provides the experience and training to prepare fellows for a career in the federal government.
Fellows are full-time CDC employees. They earn a salary, and receive benefits. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Those who complete the program may become permanent employees.
Positions
A position includes activities tailored to fellow’s career goals. Activities include
- Hands-on experience
- Mentorship
- Classroom training sponsored by OPM, HHS, and CDC
- Seminars and conferences
- Developmental assignments
- Optional rotations
Developmental Assignments
In addition to a position, fellows are placed in an assignment that provides leadership experience and skills for their career goals.
Optional Rotations
Fellows may select optional, short-term rotations in other CDC programs. These temporary rotations allow fellows to pursue professional interests and learn more about CDC.
2009 Position Descriptions
PMF finalists selected for the 2009 class may review PMF Positions at CDC ![]()
For Department, select Department of Health and Human Services.
For Agency, select Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Locations
Most positions are located at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. A few are in other CDC facilities, including
- Hyattsville, Maryland
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Denver, Colorado
- Washington, DC
Program Areas
Positions are in various programs such as
- Reproductive Health
- Emergency Preparedness
- Chronic Disease
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Health Marketing
- Environmental Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Injury Prevention
- Global Health
Eligibility Requirements
Education
You must be expecting to graduate with an advanced degree
- Master’s degree
- JD
- PhD
Citizenship
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
How to Apply
Eligible graduate students are nominated by their schools.
To be eligible for nomination, you must be
- Attending a qualifying college or university
- Expecting to complete an advanced degree
After your nomination, you will take an assessment at the OPM assessment center nearest you.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, see the PMF Program and Application Overview
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Timeline
October 1–15 | Applications accepted. |
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October 31 | Deadline for nomination. |
January–February | Selected applicants travel to an OPM assessment center for evaluation. |
Mid-March to mid-April | Finalists travel to the OPM PMF Annual Job Fair to interview for positions. |
Important | Finalists accepting positions must start within 12 months of notification. |
More Information
For more information about the Presidential Management Fellows at CDC, contact
Detrice Sherman, CDC PMF Coordinator
Phone: 404-498-6587
E-mail: PMF@cdc.gov
- Page last reviewed: December 31, 2008
- Page last updated: July 24, 2009
- Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contact Us:
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Presidential Management Fellows
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd. N.E.
Mailstop E-92
Atlanta, GA 30333
USA - 404-498-6587
TTY: (888) 232-6348 - PMF@cdc.gov

