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Preparing epidemiologist for public health leadership positions in Florida
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Preparing epidemiologists for public health leadership positions in Florida

Headquartered at the Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee, Florida, the Florida Epidemic Intelligence Service (FL-EIS) is a unique two-year, post-graduate program of service and on-the-job training for health professionals interested in the field of epidemiology. The program was founded in 2001 for health professionals who have a degree or experience in a field related to public health. Fellows are assigned to a county health department for two years and have opportunities to respond to various public health concerns throughout the state.

Mission

To prepare epidemiologists for public health leadership positions in Florida.

Goals

  • Provide experience in epidemiology and public health practice during placements with county health departments.

  • Assist local health departments in emergency outbreak and other field epidemiologic investigations.

  • Produce well trained public health epidemiologists for positions in Florida health departments.

Florida-EIS History

Florida Epidemic Intelligence Service Program: The First Five Years, 2001-2006