Become a Resident

The New to Public Health Residency Program is designed for early career public health professionals working at a U.S. government (local, tribal, state, or federal) public health organization.

Applications for the residency program’s next cohort are rolling and currently open. Upon completion of the application, participants will receive confirmation of their submission.

Submit Application

As part of the application process, please submit a resume and a personal statement of 250-500 words addressing:

  • What led you to a career in public health?
  • What do you hope to gain from the New to Public Health Residency Program?
  • What are your short- and long-term goals in public health?

If you wish to submit a video statement in place of a written personal statement, or have other questions about the application process, please email [email protected].

2026-2027 Synchronous Discussion Schedule

Synchronous discussions for all cohorts take place from 11:30am-1pm PT / 12:30-2pm MT / 1:30-3pm CT / 2:30-4pm ET. Dates for 2027 are coming soon.

Cohort Start & End Month Week the Cohort Meets
September 2026-September 2027 Second Wednesday of the month
October 2026-October 2027 Third Wednesday of the month
December 2026-December 2027 Second Tuesday of the month

Become a Mentor

By collaborating with professionals early in their public health careers, mentors can develop their own leadership skills, improve their communication skills, learn from diverse perspectives, and gain personal satisfaction.

The New to Public Health Residency Program team will match each mentor with one to three residents. Group mentoring sessions between residents and mentors should be scheduled for one hour per month.

Mentors are supported through an initial orientation, resources (guidebook, discussion templates), session summaries, scavenger hunts, access to an evidence-based practice course, and optional monthly micro-learning and networking calls.

Mentors must:

  • Have at least one year of current or past experience in public health (e.g., government public health, non-government public health, educational institutions)
  • Agree to a 12-month commitment with resident(s)
  • Connect with resident(s) for one hour per month
  • Attend initial mentor orientation

Submit Mentorship Interest Form