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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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April 19, 2003 - Issue 85 |
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The
Center for Disease Control Needs You!! |
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by Mike Snesrud - Senior Tribal Liaison for Policy and Evaluation |
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The
Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Program Who
is Eligible: Professionals with a strong interest in applied epidemiology
who meet one of the following qualifications: 1) Physicians with at least
1 year of clinical training. Specialists have included internal medicine,
pediatrics, family practice, preventive medicine, occupational medicine,
surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology; 2) Ph.D., D.Ph. or other doctoral-degree
holders in epidemiology, biostatistics, the social or behavioral sciences,
and the nutritional sciences; 3) Dentists, Physician Assistants, and Nurses
with a Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent degree; (4) Veterinarians
with a MPH or equivalent degree or relevant public health experience;
(5) Non-U.S. citizens are eligible as described above to apply; however,
each year more than 100 applications are received from non-U.S. citizens;
due to the U.S. domestic nature of the program, only a small number of
these applicants are invited for interview and ultimately accepted in
the program. NOTE:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a clinical degree of eligibility
must have an active U.S. unrestricted license to practice that clinical
specialty. Description:
Every year, CDC's Epidemiology Program Office selects 60-80 persons from
among the nation's top health professionals to enter the EIS and pursue
on-the-job training in applied epidemiologic skills-skills vital to maintenance
of public health. EIS Officers continue to play a major role in the implementation
of CDC's mission of preventing disease and injury and promoting healthy
lifestyles. While
serving as part of the front-line of national and international epidemiologic
activity, EIS Officers:
EIS Officers have unique opportunities to:
EIS
Officers serve in a variety of locations, including field assignment to
state and local health departments and headquarters assignment to the
centers, institute, and offices of the CDC. Although international work
may be part of any EIS assignment, no 2-year assignment is based outside
the U.S. EIS Officers must serve in a geographic location other than his
or her previous location (exceptions are Atlanta, GA; Hyattsville, MD;
and Cincinnati, OH). EIS
assignments are made using a computerized matching system during the spring
following acceptance into the EIS Program. The "match" is made
based on CDC program and state needs, as well as areas of interest of
the EIS Officer. Each year, approximately 25% of incoming EIS Officers
are assigned directly to state or local health departments, with an Atlanta-based
supervisor to complement local supervision. The other 75% of Officers
are assigned to CDC headquarters in one of the following areas:
Pay:
A salary or stipend depending on how they are appointed - either through
the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corp or the CDC/ATSDR
Fellowship Program or the EIS Fellow Program (non-U.S. citizens only).
Salaries range from $27,000 to %58,000 per annum, depending upon qualifications
and experience. Duration:
Full-time for 2 years. Each July, a new EIS class begins with an intensive
3-or 4-week training course on the principles and methods of applied epidemiology
and biostatistics. Additionally, in the fall, first year officers gather
in Atlanta for a week of training in public health surveillance techniques
and epidemiologic methods. In the spring, all officers return to Atlanta
for the EIS Conference, which is a week-long professional meeting on applied
epidemiology. Contact:
CDC EIS Program, Epidemiology Program Office, MS/D-18, 1600 Clifton Road,
NE, Atlanta, GA 30333, 1-888-496-8347, http://www.cdc.gov.epo/dapht/eis/index.htm
e-mail: eisepo@cdc.gov Deadline:
September 15.
Epidemiology
Elective for 4th Year Medical and Veterinary Students Program Who
is Eligible: Medical and veterinary students across the United States. Description:
Provides an introduction to preventive medicine, public health, and the
principles of applied epidemiology. Elective students are offered the
opportunity to actively assist in epidemiologic investigations of infectious
diseases and areas such as cancer, congenital malformations, environmental
and occupational diseases, injuries (intentional and unintentional), chronic
diseases, and reproductive health and population dynamics. Students are
also exposed to the day-to-day operation of CDC's nationwide surveillance
system. Students are given specific projects to work on during their assignments.
Students are also provided with a practical epidemiology experience through
participation in the investigation of acute health problems throughout
the U.S. and the analysis of public health data. Students work under the
supervision of Epidemic Intelligence Service Officers and/or career staff.
Every attempt is made to assign each student to an area of health concern
of his/her choice. Pay:
Students pay their own living and travel expenses during the elective;
however, travel and living expenses related to field investigations away
from Atlanta are paid for by the CDC, Epidemiology Program Office. The
American Veterinary Association supports several students in the elective
each year. Duration:
The elective is offered from September through early June each year. Assignments
are scheduled for a period of 6-8 weeks depending on the student's program
of study and elective schedule. Contact:
The Elective Student Coordinator, CDC, Epidemiology Program Office, 1-
888-496-8347. Deadline:
May 31 of student's junior year.
Federal
College Work-Study Program Who
is Eligible: Any student enrolled in an institution with a Federally-sponsored
college work-study program and who are qualified for the institution's
program can participate. Our current agreements are with the following
institutions in the Atlanta area: Asher College of Business, The Art Institute
of Atlanta, Clark-Atlanta University, DeVry Institute of Technology, Emory
University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University,
Herzing College, Interactive College of Technology, Morehouse College,
Morris-Brown College, Spelman College, Southern Polytechnic State University,
and State University of West Georgia. Outside of the Atlanta area, we
have agreements with California State University at Bakersfield, Chaminade
University of Honolulu, DeVry - Chicago, Florida National College, Technical
Career Institute of Miami, and The University of Alaska-Anchorage . Any
institution with a federally-sponsored college work-study program can
participate. Pay:
The educational institution pays a percentage and CDC/ATSDR pays a percentage
of the total wages earned by a student up to the assigned maximum earnings.
Duration:
Students are generally limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week
during the academic year and full-time during the summer if awarded college
work-study for this period of time. Contact:
Your institution's financial aid office. Deadline: Year round.
Graduate
Student Research Program at the Who
is Eligible: Students currently enrolled in graduate degree programs. Description:
Provides opportunities and support to conduct research on occupational
safety and health, especially in communication of these issues. Graduate
students are provided research opportunities in the National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health. Participants should have a background
in life sciences, health sciences, physical sciences, communications,
safety, occupational health, appropriate science or engineering disciplines. Pay:
Stipend based on the student's research area and academic classification. Duration:
Full-time or part-time appointments lasting one month to one year. Contact:
Debbie Alcorn, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE),
at (865) 576-3428. Deadline:
Year round.
Health
Communications Fellowship Who
is Eligible: U.S. citizens and non-citizens with at least a master's degree
or foreign equivalent in relevant subjects such as journalism, health
education or marketing. Non-citizens must possess a valid visa and work
permit. Description:
Provides work experience and training in the field of public health communications
relating to an audience research, communication strategy development,
message creation and testing, materials design, and health communication
program evaluation. Pay:
Salary equivalent to the GS-9, step 1 to GS-11, step 5 for masters degree
applicants; equivalent to the GS-11, step 1 to GS-12, step 5 for doctoral
degree applicants. Duration:
Initial appointments may be made for a period of up to three (3) years.
Extensions for additional periods may be for up to two (2) additional
years for a maximum of five (5) years. The appointment term of a non-citizen
may not exceed the duration of their visa. How
to Apply: Send Resume to CDC, HRMO Executive Systems and Fellowship Staff,
4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop K07, Atlanta, Georgia 30341 or email to
MBrooks1@cdc.gov . Contact:
(770) 488-1785. Deadline:
Year round.
Health
Communications Intern Program Who
is Eligible: U.S. citizens and non-citizens who possess a minimum of a
bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in relevant subjects such as journalism,
health education or marketing. Non-citizens must possess a valid visa
and work permit. Description:
Provides and encourages training in audience research, communication strategy
development, message creation and testing, materials design, and health
communication program evaluation. Pay:
A stipend equivalent to a salary rate of GS-5, step 1 to GS-9, step 10
depending on education and experience. Duration:
Initial appointment is for a period not-to-exceed one (1) year. Extensions
for additional periods may be made in one-year increments not to exceed
a total of 3 years. The appointment term of a non-citizen may not exceed
the duration of their work authorization. How
to Apply: Send Resume to CDC, HRMO Executive Systems and Fellowship Staff,
4770 Buford Highway, Mailstop K07, Atlanta, Georgia 30341 or email to
MBrooks1@cdc.gov . Contact:
(770) 488-1785. Deadline:
Year round.
The
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Who
is Eligible: To be eligible, applicants must be attending a HACU member
institution (see "Description" below) and:
*Some
internship assignments require U.S. citizenship to participate. Description:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is the only
national organization representing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs),
which are nonprofit, accredited colleges and universities where Hispanics
constitute a minimum of 25% of the total enrollment at either the undergraduate
or graduate level. HACU also represents Associate Members, which are institutions
or educational systems that have at least a 10% Hispanic student enrollment
or a minimum of 1,000 Hispanic students. HACU's
mission is to increase college attendance and graduation rates for Hispanic
students. HNIP is one of the many programs that HACU offers students to
fulfill this mission. Since 1992, HNIP has placed thousands of college
students in challenging summer- and semester-long internship assignments.
By providing a comprehensive internship, HACU has established itself as
a model professional development program for students. Pay:
Stipend. The amount of the stipend is determined by the student's academic
level at the time of application: Sophomores/Juniors - $420 per week;
Seniors - $450 per week; Graduate/Law students - $510 per week. Round-trip
airfare is arranged and provided at no charge to interns. Interns who
receive prior approval to arrange their own transportation will be reimbursed
for reasonable expenses. Corporations will work with corporate interns
to make housing and travel arrangements whenever applicable. Federal interns
can choose to arrange their own housing. However, as a service to the
interns, HACU can assist in securing housing that is affordable, furnished,
and near public transportation. Federal interns pay for housing through
payroll deduction. Duration:
Ten to fifteen weeks. Contact:
HACU/Hispanic National Internship Program (HNIP), One Dupont Circle, N.W.,
Suite 605, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 467-0893, fax: (202) 496-9177. Deadline: Program deadlines vary per semester. Please contact HACU for specific deadlines and application package or visit the website: (www.hacu.com)
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