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“Out of the classroom, out of the country, under the guidance of outstanding mentors, I had the opportunity to apply the theories learned and skills acquired through my M.D. and M.P.H. studies.” - Sophie Terp, 2006 Hubert Fellow |
Fellowship Overview
With the world rapidly becoming a global village, CDC scientists are addressing public health issues in a global context. Only by working closely with other nations and international organizations can CDC be truly effective in achieving its mission of promoting health and quality of life and preventing disease, injury and disability.
The O.C. Hubert Student Fellowship in International Health, endowed by the O.C. Hubert Charitable Trust, is designed to encourage students to think of public health in a global context.
Established in 1999, the fellowship provides an opportunity for third- and fourth-year medical and veterinary students to gain public health experience in an international setting. Hubert fellows spend six to twelve weeks in a developing country working on a priority health problem in conjunction with CDC staff. Through these experiences, students establish relationships with, and receive training from, recognized experts from CDC and other national and international health agencies. Examples of students’ past experiences include:
- Health outcome evaluation of various home drinking water treatment and storage methods in Guatemala
- Review of antiretroviral therapy in private practice, Kenya
- Study of the epidemiology of Lassa Fever in rural Guinea, West Africa
- Development of surveillance systems for surgical site infections, antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in a tertiary surgical center in Hanoi, Vietnam
Each year, a limited number of fellows are selected to participate in the program and receive a stipend of $3,000 to cover travel costs. Fellowship opportunities vary each year.
Eligibility
All fellowship applicants must meet the following general program eligibility requirements:
- You must be attending an LCME-accredited medical school or an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
- You must be a rising or current third- or fourth-year student
- You must be either a U.S. citizen or valid green card holder
- You must submit a complete application by the application deadline listed below
In addition, some opportunities list specific requirements that the applicant must meet in order to be eligible (e.g. foreign language, year in school, etc.). It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he or she is qualified for the opportunities for which he or she wishes to be considered.
Application
The application period for the 2008-2009 fellowship is closed. Please check back in January 2009 for application instructions for the 2009-2010 fellowship class. Please note: If you applied for the 2008-2009 fellowship and have not received a call from the CDC Foundation at this time, you have not been accepted as a fellow. You should receive a letter by March 28, 2008 confirming your status.
Applicants must submit ALL application materials on 8 1/2” x 11” white paper, in triplicate. Due to the number of applicants, incomplete or late applications cannot be considered. A complete application includes three (3) copies of each of the following:
- the application form
- two (2) letters of recommendation
- a current Curriculum Vitae
- one (1) personal statement
- signed insurance coverage statement (located on page 4 of the application)