Applications pouring into CDC s disease detective program
By: Stephanie Stone, Scripps National Correspondent
Posted at 3:26 PM, Feb 22, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-22 18:30:22-05
Want to be a disease detective? Applications are pouring in for a little-known program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Officials are expecting more interest this year, and theyâre hoping it continues to highlight the importance of public health.
âOver the years, weâve brought in 1500 future physicians and 600 future veterinarians,â says Kelly Cordeira.
She heads up the Epidemiology Elective Program at the CDC.
âItâs meant to provide students with the opportunity to gain experience with applied epidemiology in public health through a hands-on experience and mentorship by CDC scientists,â Cordeira said.
Applications pouring into CDC s disease detective program
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