Prepare & Submit Student Application

Information to prepare

• Review eligibility and requirements.
• Identify which set rotation periods you can participate in. Consider your topic or subject area interests, project interests, work status, and location preferences.
• Have the following information ready for application prompts: contact information; undergraduate and graduate education; post-graduate training and skills; work and volunteer experience; publications, presentations, grants, and honors and awards.
• Prepare answers to the following questions:
  • What influenced you to consider a career in public health service?
  • Describe how this program will help you achieve your goals.
  • For re-applicants: When did you apply and what has changed since your last application?
• Identify two people to complete the recommendation form on your behalf, following the guidelines in the next section. At least one of your recommenders must be a faculty member at your medical or veterinary school.
• Obtain a signed Academic Endorsement from the student affairs office at your medical or veterinary school following the guidelines in the next section.

Materials to prepare

Recommendation Form

• Two recommendation forms are required. Please do not submit more than two recommendation writers' names into the application system.
• Select individuals who are familiar with your academic achievements, aspirations, personal qualities, and professional attributes and who have worked with you in the last two years.
• Keep in mind that recommendation writers will be completing a form and not uploading their own recommendation letter.
• At least 1 recommendation writer must be a faculty member of your current medical or veterinary school.
• Provide recommendation writers with the Instructions for Recommendation Writers.

Information for Recommendation Writers

To prepare and submit your recommendation forms:

• You should receive an email with instructions and a link to the recommendation form.
• Fill out the questionnaire. Responses must be in English. You must use the link in the email to access the form.
• After submitting the form, you will see an on-screen notification confirming that your submission was successful.
• Applicants may check submission status through the online application portal, but they will not be able to see the content of your letter of recommendation.

Academic Endorsement

• Download the Academic Endorsement.
• Have the form completed and signed by the student affairs office at your medical or veterinary school.
• Upload within the online application by the deadline.

Complete the online application

• Access the online application.
  • Create an applicant profile.
  • Complete all sections of the online application.
• Upload your signed Academic Endorsement file.
• Enter email addresses for 2 people who will complete the recommendation form.
  • One of the recommendations must come from a faculty member at your medical or veterinary school.
  • Confirm that recommendation writers receive the system-generated email.
  • Follow-up to ensure recommendation writers complete the form by the deadline.
• You may save your online application and return to it later. All online applications must be submitted before the deadline.
• Submit after completing the online application form and uploading all required materials.
  • You cannot make changes after submitting your application except to update contact information.
  • You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. You will be notified about your selection status by June 27, 2025.

Resources

Steps to Apply to the Epidemiology Elective Program

1. Check Key Dates
2. Check Eligibility and Requirements
3. Prepare & Submit Participant Application