Am I eligible to apply?

To be eligible to be a Fellow, applicants are required to have the following: An MPH, MSPH, MS in epidemiology, or an equivalent degree or advanced degree in a health related field (i.e. PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or other public health field; an MD degree; or a DVM degree). Completed at least three graduate-level epidemiology courses and one graduate level biostatistics course. Desire to pursue a long-term career at the state or local level. United States citizenship.

What is the application process?

All applications that meet minimum requirements will be formally evaluated by at least two members of a review committee. Their review committee will include representatives from CDC staff, ASPH affiliates, and persons with past or current experience working as an epidemiologist in a state or local health department. Criteria for evaluating the applications include the following: Academic achievement Work/research experience Writing skills Career goals Letters of Recommendation After this evaluation, top applicants will be selected for in-person interviews. The number of applicants selected for interviews will depend upon the number of funded positions and the quality of applications. Finalists will then be selected and matched with the available positions at state and local health agencies. The application includes the following components: Identifying Information Education Professional Experience Program Areas of Interest Geographical Preferences or needs Resume or CV Official Transcripts from all degree granting programs Three letters of Recommendation Personal statement Proof of US Citizenship

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