Become a Canadian Field Epidemiology Program placement site
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- Empower your public health organization
- Benefits of hosting a field epidemiologist
- Eligibility
- Apply to become a placement site
Empower your public health organization
Hosting a field epidemiologist through the Canadian Field Epidemiology Program (CFEP) presents a unique opportunity for your organization to enhance its public health capacity and make a lasting impact. Field epidemiologists, who are employed by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), are assigned to placement sites as part of their professional development. By hosting a skilled, trained professional for a 2-year placement, your organization can address pressing public health challenges while contributing to the growth of future leaders in the field.
The success of the program depends largely on the quality of our placement sites. These sites provide the mentorship and real-world opportunities that are essential to the overall learning experience. In return, placement sites gain access to highly qualified public health professionals who are eager to share their skills, knowledge, and fresh perspectives.
Benefits of hosting a field epidemiologist
Strengthen leadership and mentorship
Hosting a field epidemiologist enhances your team's leadership capabilities while fostering a culture of mentorship. You'll be empowering your organization to train the next generation of public health professionals, equipping them with the skills to tackle emerging challenges and drive long-term impact.
Tackle high-impact projects
Field epidemiologists bring expertise and fresh insights to critical public health issues. With their support, your organization can:
- focus on high-priority projects
- respond swiftly to emerging health threats
- innovate in real-time to address complex issues facing your community or region
Build expertise for the future
As a placement site, your team will continuously develop expertise in addressing both current and future public health priorities. This ensures that your workforce remains:
- adaptable
- skilled
- capable of managing diverse challenges in an ever-evolving health landscape
Enhance collaboration across sectors
Field epidemiologists are trained to work across sectors, connecting organizations and specialists from different backgrounds. By hosting one, you'll foster collaboration on complex public health issues, helping your organization enhance its:
- effectiveness
- responsiveness
- overall impact
Eligibility
Eligible organizations are:
- municipal, regional, provincial or territorial
- federal public health departments
- laboratories and agencies
- non-governmental organizations
Apply to become a placement site
By becoming a placement site, you'll contribute to shaping the future of public health leadership. If you're interested in hosting a field epidemiologist, we encourage you to apply during our annual call for applications. This call takes place between January and March each year.
For more information on how to get started or to submit your application, contact us at cfep-pcet@phac-aspc.gc.ca.