Characterizing the Role of International Graduates of the Epidemic Intelligence Service in Increasing the Epidemiological Capacity and Diversity of the United States Public Health Workforce.
Yvette Temate-TiagueuAndrea WinquistMeagan DavisStephanie DietzByron RobinsonEric PevznerWences ArveloPublished in: Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP (2023)
Most international EIS graduates remain at CDC after program completion, which strengthens the diversity and capacity of CDC's epidemiological workforce. Further evaluations are needed to determine the effects of pulling away crucial talent from other countries needing experienced epidemiologists and to what extent retaining those persons can benefit public health globally.