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Current Fellows

Information for new and returning fellows that will help make your fellowship experience run smoother.

If you need more information, contact us!

New Fellow Reminders

Please see the checklist for new Public Health Laboratory Fellows. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Orientation

Orientation is housed in APHL’s Learning Center. Fellows are granted access on their first official day in the program, regardless of whether it is their first day physically in the laboratory. 

Fellowship Handbook

You can refer to the 2026 program handbook for updated information regarding your fellowship program and your program checklist for program deadlines and reminders.

Plan of Action

Complete your Plan of Action form with your mentor within 30 days of starting your fellowship. This plan of action will be reviewed by members of the Fellowships Team. 

Payroll

Fellows receive enrollment emails from our payroll system, ADP, within three business days of their start date. Payroll needs to be completed by the stated deadline to avoid receiving your stipend late.

To me, the APHL fellowship was a great bridge between school and professional life. It allows you to explore different areas of public health while also gaining experience to help propel you into the workforce.
– Demetria Yoder, Fellow at the New Jersey Division of Public Health and Environmental Laboratories

Key Resources

Reports and Forms

  • Plan of Action
    Due Date: Within 30 days of your program start date
    ​Upon arrival at the Host Laboratory, you and your mentor will work to develop a Plan of Action.​ The purpose of the Plan of Action is to provide a written understanding between you and your mentor. APHL expects it to serve as a guideline and agreement about the expectations and opportunities of the fellowship experience. The Plan of Action is also a tool for you, the mentor, and APHL to monitor progress during your fellowship. You will use the template provided (found in APHL Submission Portal, in the resources box to the right) and upload a copy signed by you and your mentor.
  • Anonymous Feedback
    ​Feel free to share any feedback​ you might have regarding the fellowship program. We appreciate you taking this time to share with us!
    You can always directly reach out to us at [email protected]​ as well. ​​

Check-in Reports

Fellows are required to complete a 30-day and 60-day check-in report. The primary purpose is to monitor the progress of the start of the fellowship and ensure the fellow is onboarding appropriately within their host site.  

The check-in​ report will be sent to fellows by the Fellowship Team.​

Quarterly Reports

Quarterly reports will be due every 90 days based on the fellows' individual fellowship timeline. Fellows will receive an email to complete the assignment.

Communications and Communities

Connect

Call for Photos

We are eager for photos and videos representing your Career Pathways experience! We are asking for photos and/or videos of Public Health Laboratory Fellowship participants as well as mentors on the job. That could be in the laboratory working hard or outside enjoying the company of your colleagues. APHL will use some of the pictures for promotional materials and social media. Any photos that represent your experience are welcome! Upload the files directly using this Dropbox link.

APHL Social Media

Follow APHL on social to connect with the wider public health laboratory community:

Training and Events

Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program Webinar Series

The Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program webinar series features presentations from a panel of current fellows and interns, alumni fellows and interns and public health industry professionals. Please note that the recorded webinars will only be available in the APHL Learning Center (ALC) for one year after the live webinar date. Recordings live in the ALC; see instructions below if you have trouble accessing the site.

Project Presentation

Current public health laboratory fellows and interns share information about their projects and experiences within their designated program area of focus.​

Alumni Presentation

Alumni public health laboratory fellows and interns highlight how the program has guided them in shaping their career paths and preparing for their current roles.

Career Development

Public health industry professionals offer insight and strategies for developing essential skills for future careers. 

Application Overview

Public health industry professionals provide information on materials needed to successfully submit an application to the Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program.

Fellowship Professional Development Events

Ongoing Professional Development Events

Information and Resources

Poster Presentations

Printing posters will not be a covered cost and will be out of pocket, though you can submit a professional development fund request.

Tip: To help keep costs down, try to first print at a local or university library that offers poster printing.

Online Resources:

Fellow Highlights

Fellowship Newsletters

Visit the fellowship newsletter archive for past issues and view the most recent issue below:

Fellowship Newsletter:

JULY 2026

Meet the Fellows

Explore recent newsletter features of our fellows:

Lab Matters

Fellows featured in our quarterly magazine.

Focus on Fellows

Participants by year their fellowship started.

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