Officer Informational Webinars

For Public Health

At a glance

  • Watch recorded or live webinars to learn about the LLS fellowship program and application process, hear about the work and experiences of current and former disease detectives, and learn how to put your best application forward.
  • Webinars are free and open to any interested applicants.

Education and training

LLS hosts informational webinars to:

  • Educate applicants about the LLS fellowship program and the application process.
  • Share the work and experiences of current and former disease detectives.
  • Demonstrate how to put your best application forward.
  • Get your questions answered.

Officer Application Office Hours

Have questions about your application? Join an Application Office Hours session to get one-on-one support. Connect with LLS program staff and current officers to ask questions, receive tailored feedback, and learn more about the selection process and fellowship experience.

2026 Officer Application Office Hours have concluded. Watch the recorded webinar to learn about the LLS program and get tips for preparing your best application.

What It's Like to be a Disease Detective in CDC's Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS)

Join us for an overview of the LLS fellowship program and hear from current and former disease detectives about their public health laboratory projects, fellowship experiences, and how alumni are applying the skills in their post-fellowship positions. A question-and-answer period will be held at the end.

2026 live webinars have concluded. Please continue to check this website for 2027 live webinar opportunities.

Becoming a Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) Disease Detective: Putting Your Best Application Forward

Join us to learn about the LLS program, the application and selection process, and tips for preparing a competitive application. Hear from current officers about their fellowship experiences. A question-and-answer period will be held at the end.

2026 live webinars have concluded. Please continue to check this website for 2027 live webinar opportunities.

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Public Health Infrastructure Center; Division of Workforce Development
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