CDC-Epidemiology Elective Program for Senior Medical Students
This program offers senior medical and veterinary students a 6–8 week hands-on CDC rotation focused on public health, preventive medicine, and applied epidemiology.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline for CDC-Epidemiology Elective Program for Senior Medical Students, projected)
Funding Amounts: Unpaid rotation; program provides a 6–8 week hands-on experience at CDC (no stipend or direct funding reported).
Summary: Offers senior medical and veterinary students a 6–8 week CDC rotation focused on preventive medicine, public health, and applied epidemiology.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The CDC-Epidemiology Elective Program provides senior medical and veterinary students with the opportunity to complete a six- to eight-week rotation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program is designed to introduce participants to preventive medicine, public health, and the principles of applied epidemiology. During the rotation, students work alongside CDC experts, gaining hands-on experience in disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health research in real-world settings.
