Description:  The Department of Health and Human Services offers an epidemiology elective at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for students   interested in public health. The purpose of the elective is to provide an introduction to preventative medicine, public health and the principles of applied epidemiology. 

Eligibility:  Open to M-4 students that are U.S. citizens.

Duration/Location of Program:  6-8 weeks/location varies. See sponsor website.

Contact Information:  http://www.cdc.gov/epo/dapht/eis/elective.htm or contact: Coordinator, Epidemiology Elective Program, Epidemiology Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd NE Mailstop D18, Atlanta, GA 30333 (888)496-8347toll free or (404)639-4774phone