CDC-Epidemiology Elective Program for Senior Medical Students
Northwestern University’s CDC-Epidemiology Elective Program offers senior medical students hands-on CDC experience in disease surveillance and public health research.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (anticipated/projected application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Unpaid; 6–8 week hands-on CDC rotation (no stipend or direct funding).
Summary: Immersive CDC rotation for senior medical and veterinary students in 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 offers senior medical and veterinary students a unique opportunity to complete a six- to eight-week rotation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Supported by Northwestern University, the program is designed to introduce participants to preventive medicine, public health, and applied epidemiology through direct collaboration with CDC experts. Participants engage in disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, and public health research, gaining practical, real-world experience in the field.
