This cohort is open to early career public health professionals working at Illinois state or local public health departments.
Please apply by June 26, 2026, to be considered for this cohort.
Join the informational seminar on June 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM to learn about program expectations, time commitments, and get your questions answered.
Applications for the June 2026 cohort are in review. Please check back in July 2026 to apply for the September cohort.
The cost is $2,000 per resident accepted to the program. The cost includes approximately 120 hours of professional development activities including:
- 12 online learning modules awarding up to 77 eligible continuing education contact hours
- 12 virtual discussions with peers from across the U.S., plus orientation
- Individually matched mentor group based on resident-specific interests and experiences
- Support and resources guiding the completion of an evidence-based project
Ready to Apply?
Anticipated 2026-2027 Synchronous Discussion Schedule.
| Cohort Start & End Month | Week the Cohort Meets |
| February 2026-2027 | Second Thursday of the Month |
| March 2026-2027 | Second Monday of the Month |
| June 2026-2027 | Second Wednesday morning of the Month |
| September 2026-2027 | Second Wednesday of the Month |
*all cohorts are scheduled 11:30-1pm PT / 12:30-2pm MT / 1:30-3pm CT / 2:30-4pm EST
Who Should Apply?
The N2PH Residency Program is designed for early career public health professionals working at a U.S. governmental (local, tribal, state, or federal) public health organization.
Applications for the next cohort of the New to Public Health (N2PH) Residency Program are open. Upon completion of the application, participants will receive confirmation of their submission. If you have any questions related to the application or application process, please do not hesitate to Contact Us. Our team looks forward to reviewing your application!
How to Apply
Apply for our next cohort using the button above and complete the application. As part of the application process, please submit a personal statement and current resume.
The Personal Statement should include the following components:
- 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?
Please note, the personal statement should be 250 words minimum and no more than 500 words. Please notify program facilitators if you wish to submit a video statement in leu of a written personal statement.
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Still Have Questions?
Additional Questions?
Please visit the FAQ tab or contact new2publichealth@son.wisc.edu