A key part of the Yale Emerging Infection Program’s mission is to train the next generation of the public health workforce. Over 300 students have worked at the Yale EIP, and many more have completed internships or thesis projects using EIP data. Most of our students are from the MPH program at the Yale School of Public Health, but we have also worked with undergraduate students and students from other nearby colleges or universities.
Working at the EIP gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience conducting public health monitoring activities in partnership with the State of Connecticut and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Our students have said they gained practical skills in data collection through chart review or case interviewing, developed data management and analytic skills using programs like SAS and R, and bolstered their professionalism and collaboration skills working with our public health partners.
Alumni of the EIP have gone on to work in many fields, including local, state, and federal government, academia and research institutions, non-profit organizations, public health consulting, and more! Many students also go on to complete fellowships like the CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship or pursue additional education in public health or medical fields.
Read below to hear what our graduates have to say about their time at EIP!
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