Two #HuskyNurse Doctor of Nursing Practice Population Health and Systems Leadership students, Mollie Killion and Nhia Yerkes-Vang, were selected for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) fellowship.
The EIS is a globally recognized applied epidemiology training program. During the two-year fellowship, EIS officers gain hands-on experience investigating and responding to public health challenges and emergencies.
“I’ve always had an interest in epidemiology, around disease surveillance and response and how I can align it with nursing. I really want to have more hands-on experience,” said Yerkes-Vang. “And explore disaster epidemiology, especially with the effects of climate change on the environment and health.”
“This fellowship is a great opportunity to be a subject matter expert in different infectious disease or environmental health threats. I can be a good resource for state and local health departments and be able to serve communities,” said Killion. “This fellowship hasn’t taken many individuals with a nursing background. I am excited to bring my experience with patient and community voice,” she added.
— Kristine Wright