The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC) offers a 2-year postgraduate competency-based 
training program in public health informatics, the 
systematic application of information and computer 
science to public health practice, research, and 
learning. Fellows receive training in both 
informatics and public health, are assigned to 
teams involved in CDC information systems projects, 
provide technical assistance to state and local 
health departments and international agencies, and 
are given the opportunity to lead one or more major 
projects during their fellowship.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctoral (PhD, MD) degree preferred (master’s may 
apply). Degree must be from an accredited academic 
institution in Public Health, Medicine, Health 
Care, Epidemiology, Health Services Research or 
similar field. At least 1-year documented 
experience in either Informatics, Information 
systems, Information science, Computer science, 
Information technology, or other Informatics-
related field. At least 1-year documented 
experience in either Public Health or other related 
healthcare profession. U.S. citizenship is not 
required. Non-U.S. citizens are permitted to apply, 
but must meet the visa and immigration requirements.


TO APPLY:
Applicants should apply via the following link, 
making sure to follow all directions and submit all 
necessary materials-

http://www.cdc.gov/PHIFP/AppInfo.html