Dr. james a. ferguson fellowship program

The CDC Site in Atlanta offers a research externship focused on infectious diseases and addressing public health challenges. Fellows work with research mentors on a range of infectious disease projects and public health prevention, treatment and epidemiological studies. Research experiences include laboratory science, epidemiology, public health policy, public health education and emergency preparedness.

Conferences and networking related to public health infectious diseases research and response preparedness are offered. Fellows work with research mentors on projects related to infectious diseases treatment, prevention, and epidemiology.

Fellows located at the Baltimore, MD site may participate in clinical and community experiences. Fellows may receive training in the conduct of community-based participatory research, which engages communities that are currently underserved by the healthcare system. All Fellows participate in weekly research and public health seminars.

During the last week of the fellowship, students present their research to peers, mentors, and researchers. The final day of the Ferguson Fellowship program is July 22, Janessa Aneke, B.

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You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. Scholars are placed at these partnering organizations throughout Los Angeles where they are exposed to the spectrum of public health practice and provided with professional mentors.

To supplement field work, scholars attend workshops, develop leadership and professional skills, and receive mentoring from graduate students and faculty.

Scholars become a part of a motivated community invested in creating healthy futures for all. Website: ph. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Health Equity. Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Participating Programs. Columbia University Program. Kennedy Krieger Institute Programs. Morehouse College Program. University of Michigan Program.

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