Project: IMHOTEP is an eleven-week internship designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates to increase their knowledge and skills in biostatistics, epidemiology and occupational safety and health. The program begins with two weeks of intense training that will provide interns with information and coursework necessary for their research experience. For the remaining nine weeks of the program, interns conduct research and data analysis with experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Students are able to gain valuable research and training experience by utilizing existing data sets from various centers, institutes, and offices of the CDC, including:

  • National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  • National Center for Environmental Health
  • National Center for Health Statistics
  • National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention
  • National Center for Infectious Diseases
  • National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
  • Epidemiology Program Office
  • National Immunization Program

Throughout the program, interns receive support and direction through consultation, seminars and other educational programs. At the end of the program, interns conduct an oral presentation for their colleagues and other health professionals. Interns are also required to submit a written manuscript suitable for publication.

Due to the demands of the program, PHSI seeks highly qualified students to be selected on a competitive basis. Candidates for Project: IMHOTEP should be interested in pursuing careers in public health, with a particular focus on biostatistics, epidemiology and occupational safety and health.

During the program, interns receive a financial stipend, housing and travel allowances.

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