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CDC’s Public Health Law Program has developed this new, foundational course on public
health law as a learning resource for public health practitioners, students, and
others.
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Overview
The Public Health Law Program of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention welcomes applications for its internship program
from graduate students in law, public health, and related academic
fields. Interns generally serve in the offices of the Public Health
Law Program in Atlanta, Georgia, although other locations may be
considered.
The mission of the CDC Public Health Law Program is to improve
the health of the public through law. The objectives of the internship
program are:
- To encourage graduate students to learn about, and possibly
consider careers in public health law
- To offer a rewarding professional experience at CDC, the
Nation's prevention agency
- To contribute to the fulfillment of CDC objectives
Generally, only one or two interns participate at any given time.
Interns work with Program staff on projects of mutual interest and
are given opportunities to learn about other areas of CDC. To learn
more about the developmental assignments and opportunities offered
to interns, please access a sample
Intern Workplan.
"The findings and conclusions in the presentations below represent the work of fellows and/or student interns and have not been formally disseminated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Therefore, the findings and conclusions offered should not be construed to represent any agency determination or policy."
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Current Interns
Ayesha N. Smith (Summer – Fall
'08)
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, MPH Candidate
Jordan Tenenbaum (Summer – Fall '08)
Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, MPH Candidate
Emory University School of Law
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Former
Rebecca A. Jesada
(Summer '08)
University of Maryland School of Law, JD Candidate
Lindsey Murtagh
(Summer '08)
JD/MPH Candidate
Harvard University School of Law
Harvard University School of Public Health
Presentations
Supporting Breast Feeding through Law: an examination of state and federal law
Latawsha Little-Hill
(Spring '08)
Thomas Cooley Law School
Vatrice Perrin
(Spring '08)
MPH, JD Candidate
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
University of Florida, College of Public Health & Health Professions
M. Brandon Talley
(Fall '07)
Georgia State University, MPH
Golda Philip
(Fall '07)
JD/MPH Candidate
Northeastern University School of Law
Tufts University School of Medicine
Erin Lichtenstein
(Summer '07)
University of Chicago Law School, JD Candidate
Elenora E. Connors
(Summer '07)
UW – Madison Law School, JD, MPH Candidate
Marjorie Ma’tese L. White
(Summer '07)
Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, MD / MPH Candidate
Yolonda Villalvazo
(Fall '06)
Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, MD / MPH Candidate
Jason Joaquin Almonte (Summer
'06)
University at Buffalo Law School, State University of New York,
Buffalo, New York, JD Candidate
Rebecca
Chase McLaughlin
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, JD/MPH Candidate
Christopher
Ogolla
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University, Houston,
Texas, JD Candidate
Sameer Vohra
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, MD/JD Candidate
Rita - Marie Brady, JD/MPH Candidate
Emory University School of Law
Presentations
Sexual Trafficking: Public Health and Law Overview
Kim McWhorter, MPH Candidate
Emory University
Presentations
Presentations: The Olmstead Decision: State Responses and its Implications
for Public Health and Law.
Michael Smith, JD/MPH Candidate
University of Virginia School of Law
Presentations
Public Health Ethics Adam
Aten
MPH Graduate from University of Des Moines University of Health
Sciences
Kate D. McCarthy
MPH Graduate from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Michael A. Woods
DePaul University College of Law, JD Graduate, with a Certificate
in Health Law
Benedictine University, Master of Public Health with a concentration
in Health Policy
DeKeely Hartsfield
MPH Graduate of Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
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Structure
Interns usually serve for one semester or quarter during the academic
year, either full- or part-time. Summer internships are typically full-time
for a approximately 10 weeks. A modest stipend is provided; consistent with
law school policies, law students may choose between a stipend or course
credit.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current enrollment as a 2nd year law student or as a graduate student
in public health, or a related field
- Demonstrated high academic achievement and strong analytic and writing skills
- Strong faculty recommendation; (2) references required
- U.S. Citizenship or permanent legal residency
To Apply
Applications must be received by U.S. Mail by the following dates:
February 28, for summer internships
June 1, for autumn internships
October 24, for spring internships.
Your application should contain the following:
- A completed CDC Guest Researcher
Application
- A cover letter describing your interest in an internship and the
principle project or activity you would propose to complete
- A current resume
- A copy of your most recent transcript
- References from two persons who are familiar with your professional
or educational qualifications: ORISE
Reference Form
Please send your application by U.S. Mail to:
Blanche Teal-Cruise
Intern Coordinator
Public Health Law Program
Office of the Chief of Public Health Practice
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE Mailstop D30
Atlanta, GA 30333
Temporary Housing in Atlanta
Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern.
Since the inception of CDCs Public Health Law Program, interns have hailed
from colleges and universities from across the country, including:
- Emory University School of Public Health (Atlanta, GA)
- Georgia State University School of Law (Atlanta, GA)
- DePaul University College of Law (Chicago, IL)
- University of Houston Law Center (Houston, TX)
- State University of New York Buffalo School of Law (Buffalo, NY)
- St. Louis University School of Law (St. Louis, MO)
Most of our interns choose to sublet an apartment or room during their
Internship. Links to resources with information regarding temporary housing
can be found here: Temporary Housing.
Disclaimer: Links to non-federal organizations found at this site and
this document are provided solely as a service to potential interns and
other users of our website. These links do not constitute an endorsement
of these resources or organizations or their programs by CDC or the federal
government, and none should be inferred. The CDC is not responsible for
the content of the individual organization web pages found at these links.
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