Application Information

Make sure you meet eligibility requirements before applying.

 

Residency Requirement Highlights

Physicians with ACGME-accredited postgraduate clinical training must:

• Have a current, full, and unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Have an MPH that meets ACGME requirements, or equivalent (or qualify for MPH sponsorship)
• Be willing to relocate
• Be willing to commit to a 2-year, full time program (or for 1 year if qualified)

 

Fellowship Requirements Highlights

Veterinarians, dentists, registered nurses, physician assistants, or international medical graduates (physicians) without ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate clinical training must:

• Have a current, full, and unrestricted U.S. license (exceptions are allowed for international medical graduates)
• Have an MPH or equivalent degree
• Be willing to relocate
• Be willing to commit to a 1-year, full time program

 

Program Timeline

July 1, 2011	Online application opens
September 15, 2011	Application deadline (midnight, EDT) Supporting documents due in the PMR/F office
October 3 to November 18, 2011	Interviews in Atlanta, Georgia, for qualified applicants (candidates are responsible for their own travel expenses)
December 30, 2011	Acceptance notification
Mid-June 2012	Residency and fellowship start

 

Application Process

The application period has closed.

 

Applicants without EIS training

Include in your personal statement your experience in each of these areas:

• Conducted or participated in a field investigation of a potentially serious public health problem requiring a rapid response
• Designed, conducted, and interpreted an epidemiologic analysis on public health data
• Designed, implemented, or evaluated a public health surveillance system
• Written and submitted a scientific manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal (first authorship strongly recommended)
• Gave an oral presentation at a national or international scientific meeting
• Responded appropriately to written or oral public health inquiries

 

Supporting Documents

Mail the following supporting documents to the PMR/F office.

Letters of Recommendation

• Three letters of recommendation are required
• Select persons who are familiar with the quality of your work
• Applicants in CDC-sponsored state or local assignments must submit recommendations from both local and CDC supervisors
• Provide the writers with a copy of the Reference Letter Instructions (3 pages; 28 KB)
• Letters must be submitted in English
• Letters must be specific to your application and dated within 3 months of the application

Documentation of Clinical Training (Residency Applicants Only)

• Submit a copy of certificates or letters from sponsoring institutions verifying completion of ACGME-accredited postgraduate clinical training

Transcripts

• Submit official transcripts for all degrees earned since high school
• If transcripts are not issued by a U.S. institution, other proof of degree completion (e.g., a diploma) must also be submitted — transcripts and proof of degree completion must be translated into English
• High school transcripts are not required

U.S. Clinical License

• Submit proof of a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice your qualifying clinical specialty in a U.S. licensing jurisdiction
• International medical graduates (physicians) applying to the fellowship are exempt

Submission of Supporting Documents

Mail supporting documents early.

• All mail delivery to the CDC goes to a central mail facility before being delivered to the PMR/F office
• We strongly suggest sending supporting documents via mail or courier that provides tracking services
• Faxes or e-mails are not accepted
• Mail all supporting documents to:
  PMR/F
  ATTN: Applications
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  1600 Clifton Road, NE
  Mailstop E-92
  Atlanta, GA 30333 USA

 

Deadline

September 15, 2011

• Deadline for online application (midnight, EDT)
• Supporting documents due in the PMR/F office

 

Contact Us

For more information about the PMR/F, contact

Preventive Medicine Residency and Fellowship

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Phone: 404-498-6140

Fax: 404-498-6105

E-mail: PrevMed@cdc.gov