International Experience and Technical Assistance Program

Group of IETA's 2023-2024 cohort.
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Applications for the 2024-2025 cohort have closed. The next application period will be summer 2025.
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Collage of individuals participating in the 2023-2024 IETA program
About
Since 1997, CDC has provided meaningful global health experiences to over 520 HHS employees.
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Eligibility
HHS FTE employees and U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers are eligible.
There is a circular graphic depicting the four domains of IETA. By each domain, there is a rounded rectangular box with the name and competencies. The four domains are: leadership, cross-cultural humility, diplomacy, and technical expertise
Competencies
Learn about the IETA competency model.

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Assignments around the world
Over 520 participants have completed IETA field assignments in 51 countries.
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