Eligibility and Application Information
Eligibility
You must be a
- Medical or veterinary student in your 3rd year when you apply.
- Available for at least 6 weeks during your 4th year.
Education
You must be enrolled in a school accredited by one of the following:
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education.
- American Osteopathic Association.
- American Veterinary Medical Association.
Citizenship
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Program Timeline
Fall Semester (June–December)
January 15 |
Application period opens |
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March 30 |
Application deadline |
July 15 |
Selected applicants notified (Earlier if June or July date assigned) |
June |
The program begins |
Spring Semester (January–May)
January 15 |
Application period opens |
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May 30 |
Application deadline |
September 15 |
Selected applicants notified |
January |
The program begins the following year |
Application Process
The online application for the fall and spring semesters will be available late February; or contact EpiElective@cdc.gov to request a paper application.
Supporting Documents
Supporting documents must be postmarked by the deadline for your chosen semester. Faxed or e-mailed documents will not be accepted.
Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Select individuals who know you professionally and with whom you have recently worked.
- At least 1 letter must be from a faculty member of your school.
- Provide them with a copy of the Letter of Recommendation
(2 pages, 83 KB).
- Letters must be mailed directly to the Epidemiology Elective Program by the deadline.
Academic Endorsement
- Download the Academic Endorsement
(1 page, 28 KB).
- Have the form completed and signed by the student affairs office at your medical or veterinary school.
- Mail the form to the CDC Epidemiology Elective Program by the deadline.
Submission
Mail supporting documents to:
CDC Epidemiology Elective Program
ATTN: Epidemiology Elective Program Coordinator
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road NE
Mailstop E-92
Atlanta, GA 30333
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
March 30
- Deadline for submission of the online application.
- All supporting documents must be postmarked by this date.
Spring Semester
May 30
- Deadline for submission of the online application.
- All supporting documents must be postmarked by this date.
- Page last reviewed: December 31, 2008
- Page last updated: December 31, 2008
- Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contact Us:
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Epidemiology Elective
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd.
Mailstop E-92
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 404-498-6152
TTY: (888) 232-6348 - EpiElective@cdc.gov