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Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program
Frequently Asked Questions about the ProgramHow long is the fellowship?Successful applicants to the Program are offered a two-year fellowship, which starts in July of the year for which they applied. How many fellows are recruited each year?The number of fellows recruited each year depends on the number of project proposals received from different offices within the CDC. There are currently 7 second-year fellows, and 5 first-year fellows. Where are Fellowship positions located?Fellowship positions have traditionally been located throughout Atlanta, GA (the headquarters of CDC). Are relocation expenses paid?Accepted fellows are responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating for their respective assignments. May I participate via distance-learning?The Program is an applied training fellowship. At the present time, the projects and fellowship activities require the fellow to be onsite. Are fellows employed by CDC?Fellows are not CDC employees. Fellows are awarded appointments to CDC through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). More information about ORISE can be found at this website: ORISE-at-a-GlanceMay international candidates apply?The Program accepts applications from international candidates. Prospective applicants must meet the visa/immigration requirements of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), which are available at the following website: ORISE Visa InformationMay federal employees or Commissioned Corps apply?The fellowship is a non-FTE/non-GS appointment. Government employees and Commissioned Corps Officers cannot hold these positions. What are the prerequisites for applying to the Fellowship?Fellows are highly-motivated individuals with diverse interests. The successful applicant to the Program should have a background predictive of success in advancing informatics in public health, including:
The successful applicant to the Program should have extensive education and experience in public health informatics or related fields. This education and experience should include the following:
What kind of training do fellows receive?Didactic and experiential training are offered through various courses and projects. The following are some examples of the Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program's training components:
What does a fellow do?Each fellow's experience is unique, and will vary depending upon the projects that he/she is assigned. Some recent fellow projects include:
Fellows meet every Friday to discuss public health informatics issues, meet experts in various informatics related fields, interact with other fellows and discuss Program-related activities. These Friday meetings include:
May I pick the project(s) that I work on?Fellowship candidates participate in a matching process for proposed projects. Once accepted into the Program, fellows' projects are determined by their assignments. Are fellows required to travel?Some Program activities require fellows to travel. Most travel is domestic. Occasionally, fellows may have the opportunity for international travel. How are fellows paid?A monthly stipend is paid to each fellow based on years of experience, education, and other qualifications: $3150 to $3800/month for 1st year fellows; $3450 to $4150/month for 2nd year fellows. Do fellows receive vacation time?Each fellow may take up to 13 days of personal leave annually. Is there health insurance coverage?Fellows are expected to obtain their own health insurance coverage. $100 is added to each fellow's monthly stipend to help defray the cost of insurance. Fellows may also purchase health insurance through ORISE; more information is available at the ORISE website: ORISE Insurance InformationWhat opportunities are available after the Fellowship?Upon completing the Program, some fellows continue at CDC as full-time employees, fellows, or contractors. Other fellows pursue opportunities in state and local health departments, academic settings, or the private sector. Acceptance into the Program does not guarantee employment after the fellowship. Is this a degree-granting program?The Program does not grant degrees. A CDC Certificate of Completion is issued to fellows that complete the program. Do you offer internships in public health informatics?At the present time, the Program does not offer short-term internships in public health informatics. Are training materials available outside the fellowship?Fellowship training materials are not distributed outside of the Program. Does the program fund scholarships or grants?The Program does not provide funding for scholarships or grants.
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