1. New Field Epidemiologist Training Program Resident Advisor Orientation
August 8, 2011

2. Basic Agenda for the Two Days
Two days of orientation
Focus on role of RA, address expectations and concerns, and coordinate support from colleagues in Atlanta and the field
Meet teams and partners
Social Dinner
Regional and country specific side meetings
MENA team will be meeting on August 10th
Egypt, Morocco and Iraq have set up side meetings with CDC partners
Basic Logistics

3. Purpose of the Orientation
Prepare and Empower Resident Advisors
True Partnership in MOH-lead programs
Clarity on the Role of Resident Advisors
Quality and Impact

4. Current FELTP

5. Overarching FETP Goals
Increase the access and reach of FETP
All low income countries should have access to a FETP
Achieve 1 trained field epidemiologists per 200,000 people globally
Continually strive to maintain/improve FETP quality
Examine new areas for collaboration
Utilize the added value of FELTP to address current and emerging global health concerns including NCDs, MCH, malaria and others
Find sustainable regular funding for FELTP
Examine new possibilities of funding mechanisms and sources
Share lessons learned and best practices with global community
Regularly publish and document results (min 25 peer-reviewed articles a year)

6. Welcome to FETP