Since 1993, APTR offered rotations for preventive medicine and primary care residents with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Program, based at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The clinical preventive medicine rotation at AHRQ provided an in-depth experience in the process of developing evidence-based recommendations. Residents worked closely with AHRQ staff and USPSTF members on a variety of activities, such as: participating in scoping of clinical preventive services (CPS) topics; researching information on epidemiology and burden of preventable conditions addressed by CPS; reviewing and summarizing external comments on draft recommendations; researching positions of other organizations; and editing and finalizing recommendations and rationale statements. Other projects involved developing implementation materials for USPSTF recommendations aimed at patients, clinicians, health plans, employers or policy makers. Residents had the opportunity to participate in a variety of AHRQ meetings, conferences and seminars, including the USPSTF meetings and virtual calls with USPSTF members, as well as didactic teaching and journal club sessions focusing on current issues and updates in clinical preventive medicine and evidence-based research.

Residents rated the experiences and training components highly and nearly all reported an increase in their desire to work in governmental public health. Residents appreciated the preceptor support, opportunities to develop specialized skills, the direct public health experience, and opportunities to interact with leading experts in the field.  

Due to decisions of the current administration, this program is paused indefinitely.

To view past resident reflections visit:  www.aptrweb.org/projects

To read resident testimonials, visit:  www.aptrweb.org/AHRQ_Testimonials

The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) is proud to announce the upcoming class of residents for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) residency rotation located in Rockville, MD. APTR offers field placements for preventive medicine residents and primary care residents with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Program, based at AHRQ.

The clinical preventive medicine rotation at AHRQ provides an in-depth experience in the process of developing evidence-based recommendations. Residents work closely with AHRQ staff and USPSTF members in a variety of activities such as: participating in scoping of clinical preventive services (CPS) topics; researching information on epidemiology and burden of preventable conditions addressed by CPS; reviewing and summarizing external comments on draft recommendations; researching positions of other organizations; and editing and finalizing recommendations and rationale statements. Other projects may involve developing implementation materials for USPSTF recommendations aimed at patients, clinicians, health plans, employers or policy makers.

2022-2023 Class of Residents

1. Sayuri Inoue, MD, MPP; Stony Brook Preventive Medicine Residency
2. Cara Dooley, MD; University of Maryland - Preventive Medicine Residency
3. Michael Harding, MD; Johns Hopkins University General Preventive Medicine Residency
4. Siri Chirumamilla, DO, MS; Emory University Preventive Medicine
5. Afua Takyi, MD, MS, MPH; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Preventive Medicine Residency Program 
6. Nadia Saif, MD, MPH; University of Maryland Baltimore - Preventive Medicine Residency

APTR-AHRQ Preventive Medicine Residency Rotations