[afro-nets] Fellowship Program: The EIS - CDCs Disease Detectives

["Claudio Schuftan" <claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn>]

Fellowship Program: The EIS - CDCs Disease Detectives
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Cross-posted from EQUIDAD@LISTSERV.PAHO.ORG 
From: Ruggiero, Mrs. Ana Lucia (WDC) 

The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is now accepting applications for the EIS class beginning July 2007. 

The deadline for receipt of application materials is September 15, 2006.

Website: http://www.cdc.gov/eis/applyeis/requirements.htm 

The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), CDC's "Disease Detectives", is a unique two-year, post-graduate program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals interested in the practice of epidemiology. 

Every year, EIS selects up to 90 talented individuals from around the world for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the practice of epidemiology at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters campuses or in the field at state or local health departments. EIS is often a steppingstone to careers and leadership in public health, but is also useful for health professionals seeking to enhance their skills with a population health perspective.

Please share this training information with colleagues and students who have a strong interest in applied epidemiology and who meet one of the following qualifications to apply to the EIS:

* Physicians with at least one year of clinical training 
* PhD, DrPH, or doctoral-degree holders in epidemiology, biostatistics, the social or behavioral sciences, natural sciences, or the nutrition sciences 
* Dentists, physician assistants, and nurses with a Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent degree 
* Veterinarians with an MPH or equivalent degree or relevant public health experience 

Non-U.S. citizens are eligible as described above to apply; however, each year more than 100 applications are received from non-U.S. citizens; due to the U.S. domestic nature of the program, only a small number of these applicants are invited for interview and ultimately accepted in the program

For application information and details about the program:
EIS Program
Office of Workforce and Career Development,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MS E-92
Atlanta, Georgia 30333
Phone: +1-404-498-6110 
E-mail: mailto:eisepo@cdc.gov  
Web: http://www.cdc.gov/eis 

From: Elam-Evans, Laurie (CDC/CCHP/NCCDPHP) 

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Claudio Schuftan
mailto:claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn