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Occupational Medicine Rotation Program FAQ’s						Print
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										What will the work schedule/hours be for the rotation?
	**Answer:** In general, rotators are expected to be engaged in the rotation activities for an 8-hour workday with a 30-minute break for lunch on Monday to Friday for the 2 consecutive weeks of their rotation. Exact timing of the workday will need to flexible due to potential time zone differences and staff schedules.How has the rotation format changed since the program went on hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19?
	**Answer:** The rotation has been changed from a 4-week rotation based in the NIOSH Cincinnati, OH office to a 2-week virtual rotation.Why were these changes made to the NIOSH Occupational Medicine Rotation?
	**Answer:** Offering virtual rotations increases equity, allowing residents to participate without self-funded travel to Cincinnati, OH for 4 weeks. Shortening the rotation allows NIOSH to offer this experience to more residents with the same staffing levels. A virtual program would also allow the rotation to proceed even if travel restrictions were incurred again.Are residents in residency programs outside of the United States eligible to apply for the NIOSH Occupational Medicine Rotation Program?
	**Answer:** No. The Occupational Medicine Rotation Program is only open to applicants from U.S.-based, American Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency programs.Is the rotation open to medical students?
	**Answer:** No. This rotation is only open to physicians currently in an ACGME-accredited residency program. CDC programs for medical students can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/fellowships/full-time/medical-veterinary-clinical.htmlIs the rotation open to recent residency graduates (within 6 months of graduation at application due date)?
	**Answer:** Yes. These applicants will need to substitute the concurrence statement from their Program Director with a letter confirming the resident’s graduation date.What is the duration of the rotation?
	**Answer:** The rotation is 2 consecutive weeks.Can I do a rotation shorter or longer than 2 weeks?
	**Answer:** No.How has the rotation application process changed recently?
	**Answer:** The rotation’s application process now uses a rotation mailbox instead of an online portal for submission of all application components.How will I know when applications are being accepted?
	**Answer:**Please check the rotation webpage. During the open application period July 1-September 1, there will be a banner across the landing page stating that applications are being accepted with a link to the “Application Process” page.Do all rotators get to accompany the NIOSH team on a workplace site visit?
	**Answer:** A site visit cannot be guaranteed during the 2-week rotation. Rotators are welcome to contact program directors to arrange to accompany NIOSH staff if a HHE site visit occurs in their area after completing the rotation.Can I choose the weeks of my rotation?
	**Answer:**Applicants provide their top three preferred 2-week blocks for the rotation as part of their application. Rotators are not scheduled for weeks containing a federal holiday or during October, November, and DecemberWhat are the required activities during the rotation?
	**Answer:**All rotators will:
Complete a set of 5 required modules that cover statistical applications in occupational health, respirator fit testing, and musculoskeletal disorders
Complete an additional 4 modules of their choice on various occupational health related topics with an emphasis on how the NIOSH HHE program evaluates these issues
Prepare a 45-minute presentation on a selected occupational medicine topic
As scheduling permits:
Respond to a public inquiry under NIOSH medical officer supervision
Attend scheduled one-on-one meetings with NIOSH staff
Meet with project officers in different phases of a HHE including discussions with HHE requestors, development of questionnaires, etc.Can I attend programs from my residency program during the rotation?
	**Answer:** No. Due to the short duration of the rotation, rotators will not be allowed any outside activities.
							
					
							Last Reviewed:  March 31, 2023						Source: 	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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