Residents will develop a broad range of knowledge and skills in the application of epidemiology, statistics, behavioral and social sciences, leadership, administration, management, public health policy, and program development. Training activities include didactic and supervised practical experience and will contribute to the professional development of physicians in public health careers.

Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to the PMR, an applicant must:

1. be a US government physician with a current, unrestricted medical license in a US licensing jurisdiction;
2. have completed at least 1 year of ACGME-accredited postgraduate clinical training involving a minimum of six months of direct patient care; and
3. have completed 2 years of Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) or equivalent experience by July 1, 2005

Physicians not in the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service must have at least completed the course work leading to an MPH. Those without an MPH degree may have another appropriate postgraduate degree and requisite MPH courses as defined by the ABPM. The degree-granting institution should be accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health or other appropriate postgraduate accrediting body.

Factors considered in selection of residents include prior education, professional experience, and career interests and potential, as determined through written application, personal interviews, academic performance, publications, and references from supervisors.

CDC/ATSDR veterinarians who have an MPH or other appropriate postgraduate degree and requisite MPH courses as defined by the ABPM but are not eligible to enter the ACGME-accredited PMR are encouraged to apply to the Preventive Medicine Fellowship.  Use the application form for the residency but exclude any items which are not applicable (i.e., copy of medical license, ECFMG certification). 

Each preventive medicine resident/fellow must be willing to relocate for the Practicum Year.  Because a broad experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, health administration, environmental health, occupational health, and behavioral science at both Federal and local levels is a goal of the PMR, the applicant must change assignments for the Practicum Year.   Those who are supported for the academic year must also be willing to attend the institution(s) identified by the residency and be willing to relocate if necessary.

Specifically, 

• If the applicant has NOT been assigned to a state or local health department while at CDC, he/she will be assigned to a state or local health department; and
• If the applicant's CDC experience has been exclusively in a state or local health department assignment, then he/she will be assigned to a CDC headquarters assignment.

• Evaluate a public health program
• Develop public health policy
• Participate in a community-based public health intervention
• Write or review a grant
• Train to be a public health leader and manager
• Teach epidemiology in the EIS course
• Participate in PMR training activities including distance-based learning and multi-day seminars

Application Process

consists of :

Submitting the following items to the PMR office :

1. Application form
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Official transcript of MPH or other appropriate postgraduate course work; or of master's-level courses listed on Application for Admission Form if no degree granted (if applicable)
4. EIS Activity Report (EIS officers/graduates only) or documentation of equivalent experience (non EIS officers/graduates)
5. Two Applicant Evaluation Forms (one must be from your immediate supervisor)
6. Copy of a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US jurisdiction
7. Copy of current ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

Additional Information

For further information regarding the CDC Preventive Medicine Residency Program, please contact the PMR Program Office:

Gail Stennies, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, Preventive Medicine Residency Program, MS E-92
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333

Phone: (404) 498-6140
Fax: (404) 498-6095
E-Mail: gstennies@cdc.gov 

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