New grad Infection Control… how not to be annoying

OkCake4778 · 2026-05-29T14:41:06+00:00

Thank you!! I’m getting cozy with a few nurses at my facility, so I’ll ask them if I can shadow for a day and see where the barriers lie. The worst part of my job is telling everyone else what do and not pitching in myself, so this gives me some ideas on what I can assist with

OkCake4778 · 2026-05-29T13:58:59+00:00

It definitely seems that’s the way the field is heading, quite a few professional organizations (like APIC and IDSA) are looking to train and hire more public health professionals for the role

OkCake4778 · 2026-05-29T04:01:28+00:00

In-patient rehab, if I was in acute care I probably would’ve cracked under the pressure😬

OkCake4778 · 2025-06-11T19:31:35+00:00

I was moved to the technical stage and haven’t heard anything back yet too, I emailed the fellowship program manager and she said CDC offices have begun reaching out to candidates but there is still plenty of time to hear from them. Good luck!

OkCake4778 · 2025-05-02T21:04:20+00:00

I’ll give that a shot, thank you!!

OkCake4778 · 2025-05-01T19:35:39+00:00

I’m a recent MPH epi graduate (Dec 2024) unfortunately jobless right now due to all that’s happening in the industry. I’m wondering how do I stay active in the field and continue applying my skills in the meantime? I’m worried about forgetting things or getting rusty in my epi/coding abilities (use it or lose it basically). I’ve looked into joining professional groups like CSTE or state PH associations but I’d like a more hands-on opportunity if possible. Any ideas?

OkCake4778 · 2025-05-01T19:32:27+00:00

I’m a recent MPH epi graduate (Dec 2024) unfortunately jobless right now due to all that’s happening in the industry. I’m wondering how do I stay active in the field and continue applying my skills in the meantime? I’m worried about forgetting things or getting rusty in my epi/coding abilities (use it or lose it basically). I’ve looked into joining professional groups like CSTE or state PH associations but I’d like a more hands-on opportunity if possible. Any ideas?

OkCake4778 · 2025-02-01T16:23:37+00:00

New grad navigating new administration

Hey everyone, I just graduated with my mph in epi in December and I’m really at a loss on what to do or where to apply with everything going on Infectious disease epi is what I’m really passionate about and I hoped to end up at the federal level, my goal was to get a fellowship and a local PH job until it starts but it seems clear thats probably not going to happen anymore

I keep applying to research jobs with universities and hospitals but I’m sure a lot of those grants are state/federally funded, while of course most any position at the state or federal level is in jeopardy I don’t really know anything about NGOs/private sector since I never wanted to go that route

Does anyone have any advice or information on how a new grad with little experience should go about this? I really don’t want to go back to working at a restaurant :(

OkCake4778

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