The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a unique 2-year post-graduate training program of service and on-the-job learning for health professionals interested in the practice of applied epidemiology.
Since 1951, over 3,000 EIS officers have responded to requests for epidemiologic assistance within the United States and throughout the world. EIS officers are on the public health frontlines, conducting epidemiologic investigations, research, and public health surveillance both nationally and internationally.
Deadline: May 31, 2022
Degree and Licensing Requirements
Physicians (MD, DO, MBBS, etc.)
Must have at least one year of clinical training. U.S citizens and U.S. permanent residents must have an active, unrestricted, U.S. license to practice their clinical specialty.
Doctoral-level Scientists (PhD, DrPH, ScD, etc.)
Doctoral level scientists with backgrounds in
o Epidemiology
o Biostatistics
o Biological, environmental, social, behavioral, or nutritional sciences
o Other relevant health science
Medical Professionals (DDS, RN, PA, PharmD)
Dentists, nurses, physician assistants, doctor of pharmacy, must have a master of public health (MPH) or equivalent degree. U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents must have an active, unrestricted, U.S. license to practice their clinical specialty.
Veterinarians (DVM, VMD, etc.)
Must have either a MPH (or equivalent degree), or relevant public health experience. U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents must have an active, unrestricted, U.S. license to practice their clinical specialty.
Non-U.S. citizens meeting the above degree requirements are eligible to apply. Because of the domestic nature of the program, only a limited number of non-U.S. citizens are selected.