The Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP) is a 2-year applied fellowship for professionals with a master's or higher degree. We train professionals to apply information science and technology to the practice of public health.

Our Goal To provide training and experience in applying computer and information science and technology to real public health problems.

Description
PHIFP is a 2-year paid fellowship in public health informatics. The competency-based and hands-on training allows you to apply information and computer science and technology to solve real-world problems.

You will have the opportunity to

• Learn about informatics and public health
• Work with teams involved in research and development of public health information systems
• Lead an informatics project
• Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage public health information systems

Eligibility and Application Information
To apply for PHIFP, you must:

• Meet both the educational and professional requirements
• Be willing to commit to a 2-year full-time program
• Be willing to relocate to Atlanta, Georgia

Educational Requirements A doctoral (PhD, MD) or masters level degree is required. Qualifying degree must be from an accredited academic institution in one of the following:

• Public health, medicine, health care, health-services research
• Computer science, information science, information systems
• Statistics
• Epidemiology
• Public health informatics or related discipline

Professional Requirements Documented 1-year experience for doctoral level candidates and 3-year experience for masters level candidates is required in one of the following fields:

• Public health informatics
• Health informatics or related field
• Information systems
• Information science
• Computer science
• Information technology

Additionally, documented 1-year experience for doctoral level candidates and 3-year experience for masters level candidates is required in one of the following areas:

• Public health
• Related healthcare profession (medicine, nursing, veterinary medicine, dentistry, allied health professions)

Research Requirements Documented experience in performing research or evaluation during or after academic training (e.g., publication, thesis, poster presentation, research/evaluation proposal).

Citizenship U.S. citizenship is not required. Non-U.S. citizens are permitted to apply, but must meet the visa and immigration requirements. Citizens of countries that have been determined by the U.S. Secretary of State to be State Sponsors of Terrorism will not be able to get security clearance to work at CDC and should not apply to the Program. Countries currently on this list include: Cuba, Iran, Syria, and Sudan.

Application Process Apply online between July 5 and November 3, 2010. Mail additional supporting documents in one package.

Application Process
Apply online (click here) between July 5 and November 3, 2010. Mail additional supporting documents in one package

Supporting Documents
In addition to the online application, supporting documents (letters of recommendation and transcripts) are required and must be mailed in one package.

Letters of Recommendation

• Three letters of recommendation with original signatures are required
• Select persons who are familiar with your academic achievements, future aspirations, personal qualities, and professional attributes
• Provide them with a copy of the  Instructions for Letter of Recommendation
  
• One letter must be from a faculty member or supervisor 
• All letters must be submitted in English
• Each letter of recommendation must be submitted in a sealed  envelope
• Letters must be specific to your PHIFP application and dated within 6 months of the application

Transcripts

• You must provide official transcripts for all degrees you have earned
• If transcripts are not issued by a U.S. institution, other proof of degree completion must be submitted. Transcripts and proof of degree completion must be translated into English
• Each transcript must be submitted in a sealed envelope from the institution
• High school transcripts are not required

Submission of Supporting Documents

• Applicants are responsible for the timely receipt of all supporting documents
• Keep in mind that all mail delivery, including express mail, can take a few extra days to reach our office
• We do not accept faxes, e-mails, or PDF documents
• Mail all supporting documents in one package to the following address:
  
  Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  1600 Clifton Road, NE
  Mailstop E-92
  Atlanta, GA 30333 USA

Application Deadlines

• November 3: Deadline for submitting the online application (12:00 midnight, Eastern Time)
• November 11: All supporting documents must be received by this date

Contact Us
For more information, contact:

Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Mailstop E-92
Atlanta, GA 30333, USA

Phone: 404 498-6219

Fax: 404-498-6135

E-mail: phifp@cdc.gov