The California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) is a one-year training program for health professionals who have at least a master’s degree in a field related to public health. The mission of Cal-EIS is to prepare epidemiologists for public health leadership positions in California. Beginning July 1st, each Fellow is assigned to a Preceptor in a program within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or a local health department. Assignments may be available in fields such as environmental health, infectious disease control, chronic disease control, maternal child adolescent health, etc. Fellows are hired through the University of California, Davis (UCD) with a salary of $55,000 per year, health benefits included.