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SITE DESCRIPTION

The mission of the CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) is to provide public health leadership to improve cardiovascular health, reduce the burden, and eliminate disparities associated with heart disease and stroke. DHDSP uses primary and secondary data, published literature and practice-based evidence as well as a broad range of methodologies, including legal epidemiology, to develop tools, guidance documents, and evidence-based policy analyses for public health practitioners in the field. DHDSP staff collaborate with legal scholars to contribute to the emerging field of legal epidemiology by developing and applying novel methods to assess the role of law in the prevention and control of chronic disease in the US population. DHDSP public health JDs and legal analysts apply innovative technologies to conduct policy surveillance, track and monitor cardiovascular disease prevention law, and assess the impact of policies on public health.

This opportunity is ideal for externs with an interest in the application of law as a public health tool and the use of science to inform evidence-based policy.  The selected candidate will work directly with DHDSP JDs and legal analysts to identify emerging policy topics and novel methodologies for assessing the impact of law, track and monitor state and local laws, and facilitate engagement of subject matter experts. Externs will contribute to the development of tools and resources, provide presentations to diverse public health audiences, and potentially co-author peer reviewed publications. Additionally, candidates will be offered learning opportunities through the development of relationships with staff in other parts of CDC and other agencies as well as attendance at CDC-wide lectures.

STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS

Prerequisites: Third-year students or second year students with administrative law and/or health legislation & advocacy coursework.

Preferences: Background in science, public health, or healthcare field helpful

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Student must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
  • At the time of application, you must submit a brief writing sample on a topic of your choice.
  • Interviews will be conducted at the College of Law.