More About the Program

Goal

To increase the number of physicians with a population health perspective by providing medical students with an understanding of

• Applied epidemiology
• The role of epidemiology in medicine and health
• The role of physicians in the public health system

 

Description

The CDC Experience Applied Epidemiology Fellowship is funded by a grant from Pfizer Inc., through the CDC Foundation. The program provides medical students with a hands-on training experience in epidemiology and public health.

Medical students in their 2nd or 3rd year may apply and start the fellowship while in their 3rd or 4th year. Students spend up to one year at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia getting practical experience. Under the mentorship of experienced CDC epidemiologists they work on solving real-world public health problems.

The CDC Experience Fellowship graduates have the potential to become future physician leaders and to substantially contribute to the quality of the health-care system.

 

Training Opportunities

During the fellowship, students

• Perform epidemiologic analyses and research
• Participate in public health field experiences
• Report findings through written and oral scientific presentations

 

Career Opportunities

The fellowship provides unique training opportunities that will enhance career advancement in

• Clinical medicine
• Clinical epidemiology
• Health services research
• Preventive medicine
• Public health

 

Activities

Fellows participate in a wide range of activities, including:

• Monthly seminars and journal clubs
• Hands-on training and work experience at CDC
• Participation in field experiences
• Attendance at the annual Epidemic Intelligence Service conference
• Writing scientific manuscripts for publication
• Oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings

 

Program Areas

Fellows have an opportunity to work in various CDC programs such as