Gain public health experience with the CDC as part of your medical school education
Medical students are invited to apply for the Epidemiology Elective Program sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program is an elective rotation for medical and veterinary students. Students will learn applied epidemiology while investigating public health problems, such as infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters, chronic diseases and poor access to healthcare.
Students can participate in a 6- or 8-week rotation. Project assignments are with the CDC, other federal agencies, and state, tribal, local and territorial health departments.
Applications are open through April 21, 2026 for Spring 2027 rotations. Apply here.