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Steven M. Teutsch Fellowship in Prevention Effectiveness MethodsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
About the CentersApplication Deadline December 1, 2008 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, is the nation’s lead prevention agency and is responsible for assisting the medical community and state and local health departments to prevent unnecessary illness, injury, and death. CDC provides leadership and direction in public health and regularly evaluates the effectiveness of its prevention activities. These assessments use decision analysis, meta-analysis, economic analyses, and other methods to determine the effect of prevention programs on public health and are called prevention effectiveness (PE) methods at CDC.
About the FellowshipThe PE Fellowships were begun in 1995 to establish capability within CDC to conduct prevention-effectiveness studies. The Fellowships are for candidates with doctoral degrees and expertise in quantitative methods and policy analysis who wish to gain experience and training in assessing the effectiveness of prevention strategies. Fellows take a lead role in designing and conducting studies, work closely with national and international experts in public health, provide technical assistance throughout CDC on specific projects or methods, and have the opportunity to teach CDC courses in PE methods. In addition, fellows are provided educational opportunities through seminars, training, and professional continuing education in public health and economics.
Who is Qualified?Before beginning the fellowship, qualified candidates must provide certification of completion of the degree requirements for a doctoral degree in
Expertise in public health is desirable but not required; rather the fellowship is an opportunity for fellows to learn to apply their skills in quantitative policy analysis in the field of public health. Residency RequirementsApplicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are preferred, although applicants who do not have permanent residency status will be considered. Because the PE Fellowship is a U.S. domestic public health training program, proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is essential.
Length and Location of FellowshipFellowships are for a period of 2 years and commence in late June. Each fellow is assigned to a Centers, Institute, and Offices (CIOs) at CDC specializing in a particular health area, such as infectious disease, chronic disease, environmental health, or HIV/AIDS. Technical collaboration and guidance are provided by the sponsoring CIO and by the staff in the PE Fellowship Program. Applications must be received no later than December 1, 2008. The Fellowship class begins at the end of June, 2009 with an intensive orientation and training program. InterviewsApplications are reviewed to determine eligibility. Qualified applicants will be interviewed at one of the following locations: American Economic Association (AEA) Meetings in San Francisco, January 2–5, 2009, or at CDC Headquarters in Atlanta, January 7–14, 2009. Applicants will be responsible for their own travel expenses. Qualified applicants unable to attend interviews in person may be considered for telephone interviews. Final interviews will be conducted by staff from various assignments to "match" a candidate’s background, interests, and career goals with programmatic needs. Offers for fellowship positions are made in early February. Assignments will be announced by the middle of February. Salary and BenefitsDuring the first year, fellows earn a government salary similar to pay grade 12, step 1 (about $70,000 per year) with geographic adjustments and yearly pay increases based on satisfactory performance review. See the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Salaries & Wages for more information. PE Fellows are also eligible for health, retirement and other benefits. See the Guide to Federal Benefits Programs for New Federal Employees for more information.
Recent Analyses at CDC
How to ApplyThe items listed below must be received by the Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship Program by December 1, 2008. Curriculum VitaeSubmit a resume in the format specified below. Reference LettersSubmit 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your achievements and can speak to your personal qualities, professional attributes, and what you can contribute to CDC and the Fellowship Program. One letter must be from a faculty member (thesis or dissertation adviser). Personal StatementSubmit an essay (1,000 words or less) addressing the following:
TranscriptsOfficial undergraduate and graduate school transcripts must be mailed directly to the PE Fellowship Program. If transcripts are not issued by an institution, other proof of degree completion must be submitted. Application Deadline
SubmissionMail your application package to PE Fellowship Program Coordinator Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship Program (PEFP) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd., NE Mailstop E92 Atlanta, GA 30333 USA
More InformationFor more information about the Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship and application procedure, contact PE Fellowship Program Coordinator Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship Program (PEFP) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd., NE Mailstop E-92 Atlanta, GA 30333 USA
Phone: 404-498-6147 Fax: 404-498-6164 E-mail: PEFP@cdc.gov
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Standard Curriculum Vitae FormatTo be used for Application to the Prevention Effectiveness Fellowship Program Personal Information
Academic HistoryList all institutions attended, including high school, in reverse chronological order:
References
Employment/Research History
Failure to follow this format will result in your application being returned to you.
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