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Understand the basics of carcinogenesis.

340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer X X 120.615 Molecular Biology of Carcinogenisis

Understand the basics of genetic epidemiology as applied to the study of inherited susceptibility to cancer.

340.664 Introduction to Human Genetics X 340.666 Human Genetics: Genetic Epidemiology 340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer

Understand the application of molecular markers in studies of cancer etiology and prevention.

340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer 340.640 Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology




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Identify the major risk factors associated with the development of cancers.

340.610 Etiologic Factors in Cancer Epidemiology X X

Have knowledge of key behavioral issues related to cancer screening and prevention.

302.695 Topics in Psychosocial Oncology X X

Understand social and psychological barriers to cancer screening and prevention.

302.695 Topics in Psychosocial Oncology X X 340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer







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Know and understand current methodologic issues in the study of cancer etiology and prevention.

Interpret and critically assess cancer epidemiology literature.

340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer X X Journal club

Understand ethical issues in the conduct of cancer screening and prevention trials and the practice of cancer control and prevention.

340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer Journal club







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Understand and identify ethical issues related to genetic testing for cancer susceptibility.

340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer X 340.664 Introduction to Human Genetics

Identify the steps involved in risk assessment as it pertains to carcinogenic exposures.

340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer X X 340.618 Occupational Epidemiology

Be versed in the translation of research findings to policy issues as it pertains to cancer related topics.

340.609 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cancer Seminars sponsored by the Center for Risk Sciences and the Center for Epidemiology and Public Policy

PhD and ScD Competencies Cardiovascular Diseases






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Apply an understanding of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease to epidemiologic research.

Apply state of art methods for measuring cardiovascular disease and risk factors in epidemiologic research.

Select and apply appropriate study designs to investigate cardiovascular risk factors.

PhD and ScD Competencies Cardiovascular Diseases






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Have familiarity with knowledge of risk factors and natural history of major cardiovascular disorders.

Incorporate relevant techniques, ranging from molecular to behavioral into epidemiologic studies.

PhD and ScD Competencies Chronic Disease






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Describe and critically assess risk factors for common chronic diseases.

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X X X Courses, chronic disease journal club, readings

Describe and critically assess prevention strategies for common chronic diseases by means of familiarization with key documents describing such strategies (eg, Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Report of the US Preventive Services Task Force).

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X X Journal clubs, readings

Able to access and interpret information from the main databases for chronic disease mortality and morbidity (eg, National Health Surveys, National Death Index).

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X X







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Able to use epidemiologic findings in a causal framework, so as to be able to identify prevention needs, and develop strategies for the prevention of the occurrence and disabilities resulting from chronic diseases.

340.601 Principals of Epidemiology X X X 340.602 Intermediate Epidemiology 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology readings

Able to explain and interpret epidemiologic findings pertaining to chronic diseases for non-epidemiologists in the public health area.

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X X readings

Able to write a scientific proposal, select an appropriate design and develop detailed study hypotheses related to chronic disease outcomes and to the evaluation of health care interventions and programs.

340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology Grant Writing Courses, readings







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Able to identify main sources of bias and variability, including those resulting from long latency periods and long preclinical phases characterizing many chronic diseases.

340.602 Intermediate Epidemiology X X 340.603 Cohort Studies, Design, Analysis and Applications 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology readings

Able to write critical reviews of the literature on chronic diseases using both narrative and meta-analytic techniques, and reports of findings of empirical research.

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X 340.840 Special Studies and Research Epidemiology 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology Readings

Able to advise in contexts external to the public health environment on issues of prevention of major chronic diseases, and on evaluation of health interventions.

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X X

PhD and ScD Competencies Clinical Trials



#1. General Knowledge Evaluation Opportunities



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Acquire basic public health knowledge through study of the history of public health, epidemiology and specifically clinical trials.

340.612 History of Public Health X X 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology Advanced Epidemiology courses, Welch Library courses, Journal Clubs, International Health courses

Develop basic knowledge of the historical development of research ethics.


Learn use of library and electronic resources such as MEDLINE and other databases.





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Ability to identify new areas needing research and study particularly for clinical trials.

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X Journal club, 2 day courses in Clinical Trials, Advanced courses In Epidemiology

Ability to recognize and characterize public health problems and issues.

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X Journal club, 2 day courses in Clinical Trials, Advanced courses In Epidemiology




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Ability to read and critique literature and to consider and interpret results.

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology




#4. Communication




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Ability to prepare presentations and to make them (poster and oral) at various professional meetings.

Development of teaching skills.

Ability to prepare manuscripts.

340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology X




#5. Research Conduct




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Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies X X 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 390.621 306.665 221.616 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

Knowledge of research ethics and ability to develop plan for dealing with problems that arise during conduct of trial.


Knowledge regarding human subjects participation in trials.








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Knowledge regarding issues specific to clinical trials such as equipoise and consent issues.





#6 Study Design




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Basic knowledge of different study designs (e.g., survey, case-control, cohort, clinical trials, field trials, community intervention trials) to include knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and when which designs are appropriate.

340.601 Principals of Epidemiology X X 340.602 Intermediate Epidemiology 340.603 Cohort Studies: Design, Analysis and Applications 340.604 Design and Applications of Case-Control Studies 390.612 Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

Basic knowledge of design issues and strategies as related to clinical trials such as: stratification, confounding, choice of comparison groups, bias control via masking, randomization and the like.


Knowledge of forms design principles for clinical trials.








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Sampling issues. 340.601 Principals of Epidemiology X X

340.602 Intermediate Epidemiology 340.603 Cohort Studies: Design, Analysis and Applications 340.604 Design and Applications of Case-Control Studies 390.612 Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology




#7 Trial Conduct




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Able to manage an epidemiologic study, specifically a clinical trial.

340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies X X 390.616 Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Clinical Research Experience via participation in Data Coordinating Center of a Multi-center clinical trial, two day courses in clinical trials

Able to prepare IND and other FDA documents.


Able to prepare an application for IRB. 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies X X

390.616 Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Clinical Research Experience via participation in Data Coordinating Center of a Multi-center clinical trial, two day courses in clinical trials







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Able to develop patient information materials including consent letter or forms.


Able to develop and oversee consent process.


Able to develop and implement quality control procedures.








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Able to participate in data management plan.


Able to participate in design of quality control and data management schemes that have ongoing, real time data intake and management.





#8 Analysis and Report Preparation




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Able to participate in analysis planning. X X

Clinical Investigation courses, two day courses

Able to develop performance and treatment monitoring reports.

X X Clinical Investigation courses, two day courses

Able to aid in interpretation of trial results.

X X Clinical Investigation courses, two day courses

PhD and ScD Competencies Clinical






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Describe the risk factors for well- established morbidity and mortality problems and the evidence in support of these factors.

Identify, critique, synthesize and interpret a body of epidemiological literature and define areas of new research.

Organize and make oral presentations to professionals ranging from brief scientific presentations of research findings to longer presentations.







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Provide advice on epidemiological methods for clinical professionals.

Accomplish peer review activities including manuscript and proposal evaluation.

Write a scientific proposal including developing specific aims, appropriate background and describing methods in needed detail.







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Recognize ethical issues that arise in epidemiological research.

Identify potential sources of bias and variance in studies testing a particular hypothesis and implement strategies to control biases and reduce variance.

Develop and assess data collection instruments (e.g., questionnaires, physical exams, lab assays, etc.) and understand the principles for data management and quality assurance.







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Conduct descriptive analyses and test hypotheses using univariate analysis, and conduct basic statistical inference and use moderately complex statistical methods such as analysis of contingency tables, logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier, Cox and other multivariate models and simple Poisson regression.

MHS Competencies Department of Epidemiology


1. General Knowledge. Evaluation Opportunities


Learning Opportunities Cou

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Describe major national and international public health problems.

Advanced courses, e.g., Cardiovascular, cancer, infectious diseases, AIDS, tuberculosis, genetics, etc. ; Intro to IH class

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Describe risk factors for well established morbidity and mortality problems and the evidence in support of these factors.


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Identify major historical phases of the

development of epidemiological and

public health thought and methods.


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Review the literature and obtain an

understanding of the mechanism of the

problem under investigation.

Epi 4, Grant Writing class.

Masters’ paper and Doctoral dissertation

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Describe the role of epidemiology in the

development of public policy.



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Know the key accomplishments of

epidemiology in advancing medical and

public health care.

Courses, seminars and readings X X X



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Identify public health problems from existing information.

Epi 1 and Epi 2 Health Information System

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Synthesize data and relevant literature in a balanced fashion.

Grant writing class, meta-analysis class thesis preparation

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Assess major sources of bias and variance.

Epi 1 through Epi 4

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Develop an action plan with regard to further research and/or intervention.

Grant writing class

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Be able to retrieve and organize literature.

Epi 4, Grant Writing class, dissertation, master thesis

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Be able to judge, critique and interpret reports of individual epidemiological studies

Epi 1 through Epi 4, Clinical Trial class, journal clubs, other courses

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Be able to organize and make oral presentations to professionals ranging from brief scientific presentations of research findings to longer presentations.

Learning from TA course, being a TA, presenting at journal clubs, oral exams, thesis proposal (seminars), presenting papers at national meetings, defending thesis.

Be able to prepare presentation materials including outlines, slides and transparencies.




4. Communications.




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Be able to prepare poster presentations. Be able to explain and interpret epidemiological findings for the public and media.


Be able to write a manuscript Epi 4 and thesis



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Be able to advise on epidemiological methods for other public health or clinical professionals.

Possible collaboration w/other Epi students

Be able to advise in contexts external to the public health environment.

Able to accomplish peer review activities including manuscript and proposal evaluation.



6. Proposal Preperation.




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Able to write a scientific proposal including developing specific aims and appropriate background and describing methods in needed detail.

Grant Writing class and thesis

Able to determine personnel needs to accomplish the research project.

Research Management class, discussion with advisors



7. Research Conduct.




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Able to develop and write a detailed study protocol.

Health Survey, Grant Writing, Thesis


Ethics course

Be able to manage an epidemiological study.

Grant Writing and Health Survey courses



8. Study Design.




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Be able to formulate a research question.

Sequence of research methods courses, Grant Writing course, Thesis

Be able to identify an appropriate target population for testing a hypothesis.


Be able to identify potential sources of bias and variance in studies testing a particular hypothesis and to implement strategies to implement or control bias(es) and to reduce variance.




8. Study Design.




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9. Study Conduct. Evaluation Opportunities



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Health Survey, Clinical Trial, Grant Writing, Special Studies courses, Thesis research involving primary data collection

Be able to prepare an application to an Institutional Review Board.


Able to develop and to assess data collection instruments (e.g., questionnaires, physical exam, lab assays, etc.).




9. Study Conduct.




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Able to implement and use a project monitoring system.




10. Data Management and Quality Assurance. Evaluation Opportunities



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Epi 2, Clinical Trials, Health Survey, CME short course, work-study, dissertation (primary data analysis

Able to develop and implement an ongoing system for data intake and management.


Able to adapt basic principles of data management to different study designs.




10. Data Management and Quality Assurance.




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Able to synthesize results of ongoing monitoring and to develop and implement corrective actions.

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As above, Research Ethics course (550.860), Medical School Ethics course.



11. Data Analysis.




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Epi sequence courses, Health Survey, Genetics Epi and Infectious Epi, Biostatistics courses, dissertation, journal clubs, seminars

X X

Recognize potential sources of bias and apply appropriate analytic techniques to assess and control these biases.


X X

Able to identify issues needing consultation with a biostatistician.




11. Data Analysis.




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Calculate and interpret fundamental quantitative measures (OR, RR, AR, etc).


Able to apply stratified and multivariate methods for data analysis to test hypothesis in a manner consistent with underlying mechanism.


Conduct basis statistical inference and use moderately complex statistical methods such as analysis of contingency tables, logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier, Cox and other multivariate models and simple Poisson regression.




11. Data Analysis.




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Epi sequence courses, Health Survey, Genetics Epi and Infectious Epi, Biostatistics courses, dissertation, journal clubs, seminars, SAS course



12. Data Interpretation.




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Epi sequence courses, Genetics Epi, Health Survey, Infectious Epi, Biostatistics courses, journal clubs, practical experience from working on research studies, dissertation

Able to interpret findings in a casual framework.

All Epidemiology courses, background biological knowledge, literature review

PhD and ScD Competencies Department of Epidemiology





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Describe risk factors for well established morbidity and mortality problems and the evidence in support of these factors.


X X X

Identify major historical phases of the

development of epidemiological and

public health thought and methods.


X X X






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Review the literature and obtain an

understanding of the mechanism of the

problem under investigation.



X X

340.604 Design & Applications of Case-Control Studies

Describe the role of epidemiology in the

development of public policy.



X X


Know the key accomplishments of

epidemiology in advancing medical and

public health care.

Courses, seminars and readings X X X








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Identify public health problems from existing information.

Epi 1 and Epi 2 Health Information System

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340.601 Principals in Epidemiology 340.602 Intermediate Epidemiology

Synthesize data and relevant literature in a balanced fashion.

Grant writing class, meta-analysis class thesis preparation

X X

340.606 Meta-Analysis 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

Assess major sources of bias and variance.

Epi 1 through Epi 4

X X X

340.601 Principals of Epidemiology 340.602 Intermediate Epidemiology 340.603 Cohort Studies, Design Analysis & Applications 340.604 Design & Applications of Case-Control Studies







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Grant writing class

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3. Information skills




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Epi 4, Grant Writing class, dissertation, master thesis

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Be able to judge, critique and interpret reports of individual epidemiological studies

Epi 1 through Epi 4, Clinical Trial class, journal clubs, other courses

X X X


340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials



4. Communications. Evaluation Opportunities



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Be able to prepare presentation materials including outlines, slides and transparencies.





4. Communications.




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Be able to write a manuscript Epi 4 and thesis

340.604 Design & Applications of Case Control Studies 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology



5. Epidemiologic Consultations. Evaluation Opportunities



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Be able to advise on epidemiological methods for other public health or clinical professionals.

Possible collaboration w/other Epi students

Be able to advise in contexts external to the public health environment.

Able to accomplish peer review activities including manuscript and proposal evaluation.



6. Proposal Preparation.




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Able to write a scientific proposal including developing specific aims and appropriate background and describing methods in needed detail.

Grant Writing class and thesis

Able to determine personnel needs to accomplish the research project.

Research Management class, discussion with advisors



7. Research Conduct.




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Able to develop and write a detailed study protocol.

Health Survey, Grant Writing, Thesis

340.717 Health Survey Research Methods


Ethics course

340.667 Ethics Issues in Human Subjects Research in Developing Countries

Be able to manage an epidemiological study.

Grant Writing and Health Survey courses




8. Study Design.




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Be able to formulate a research question.



Be able to identify an appropriate target population for testing a hypothesis.



Be able to identify potential sources of bias and variance in studies testing a particular hypothesis and to implement strategies to implement or control bias(es) and to reduce variance.





8. Study Design.




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340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology 340.840 Special Studies and Research Epidemiology

Be able to prepare an application to an Institutional Review Board.



Able to develop and to assess data collection instruments (e.g., questionnaires, physical exam, lab assays, etc.).





9. Study Conduct.




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10. Data Management and Quality Assurance. Evaluation Opportunities



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340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.602 Intermediate Epidemiology

Able to develop and implement an ongoing system for data intake and management.



Able to adapt basic principles of data management to different study designs.









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340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials

340.602 Intermediate Epidemiology







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11. Data Analysis.




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Genetics Epi and Infectious Epi, Biostatistics courses, dissertation, journal clubs

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X X

Able to identify issues needing consultation with a biostatistician.




11. Data Analysis.




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Calculate and interpret fundamental quantitative measures (OR, RR, AR, etc).



Able to apply stratified and multivariate methods for data analysis to test hypothesis in a manner consistent with underlying mechanism.



Conduct basis statistical inference and use moderately complex statistical methods such as analysis of contingency tables, logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier, Cox and other multivariate models and simple Poisson regression.





11. Data Analysis.




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12. Data Interpretation.




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Epi sequence courses, Genetics Epi, Health Survey, Infectious Epi, Biostatistics courses, journal clubs, practical experience from working on research studies, dissertation


340.717 Health Survey Research Methods Able to interpret findings in a casual framework.

All Epidemiology courses, background biological knowledge, literature review

Competencies

Academic MHS, ScM, PhD, and ScD - Core Competencies Department of Epidemiology Evaluation Opportunities

1. Describe major national and international public health problems and their associated risk factors

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Psychiatric Epidemiology 340.607 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cardiovascular

Diseases 340.612 Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control 340.616 Epidemiology of Aging 340.618 Occupational Epidemiology 340.619 Global Tobacco Control 340.623 Epidemiologic and Policy Aspects of Selected Childhood

Diseases 340.624-5 Etiology, Prevention, and Control of Cancer I-II 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 340.630 Population Genetics and Genetic Epidemiology

Environmental Epidemiology 340.639 Assessing Epidemiologic Impact of Human Rights Violations 340.640 Eye Disease: Epidemiology and Control 340.646 Epidemiology and Public Health Impact of HIV and AIDS 340.651 Emerging Infections 340.654 Epidemiology and Natural History of Human Viral Infections 340.664 Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology 380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology

Describe major national and international public health problems

550.865 Public Health Perspectives on Research

X X X 330.603

340.637

Applicable Evaluation Opportunities: MHS and ScM: Course Work/Exam, Written Comps, and MHS Essay or ScM Thesis DrPH: Course Work/Exam, Written Comps, Department and School Preliminary Orals, Dissertation, Final Defense, and Public Dissertation Presentation PhD and ScD: Course Work/Exam, Written Comps, Department and School Preliminary Orals, Thesis, Final Defense, Public Thesis Presentation, Non-Thesis Research

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Competencies


1. Describe major national and international public health problems and their associated risk factors, continued

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 220.601 Introduction to International Health

Psychiatric Epidemiology 340.607 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cardiovascular

Diseases 340.612 Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control 340.616 Epidemiology of Aging 340.618 Occupational Epidemiology 340.619 Global Tobacco Control 340.623 Epidemiologic and Policy Aspects of Selected Childhood


Environmental Epidemiology 340.639 Assessing Epidemiologic Impact of Human Rights Violations 340.640 Eye Disease: Epidemiology and Control 340.646 Epidemiology and Public Health Impact of HIV and AIDS 340.651 Emerging Infections 340.654 Epidemiology and Natural History of Human Viral Infections 340.664 Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology 380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology

Describe risk factors for well established morbidity and mortality problems and the evidence in support of these factors

550.865 Public Health Perspectives on Research

X X X X X X X

Same as Above

Identify major historical phases of the development of epidemiological and public health thought and methods

X X

330.603

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Competencies


2. Describe the role of epidemiology in developing public policy and advancing health care

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.615 Tobacco Control: National and International Approaches 340.702 Epidemiology in Public Health Policy

Describe the role of epidemiology in the development of public policy

Thesis

X X X X X

220.601 Introduction to International Health Psychiatric Epidemiology

340.607 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cardiovascular Diseases

340.612 Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control 340.616 Epidemiology of Aging 340.618 Occupational Epidemiology 340.619 Global Tobacco Control 340.623 Epidemiologic and Policy Aspects of Selected Childhood


Environmental Epidemiology 340.639 Assessing Epidemiologic Impact of Human Rights

Violations 340.640 Eye Disease: Epidemiology and Control 340.646 Epidemiology and Public Health Impact of HIV and AIDS 340.651 Emerging Infections 340.654 Epidemiology and Natural History of Human Viral

Infections 380.664 Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology 340.664 Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology

Know the key accomplishments of epidemiology in advancing medical and public health care

Weekly Departmental Seminars

X X 330.603

340.637























Competencies


3. Access, critique, and interpret epidemiological studies

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies

(Grant Writing) 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

Retrieve and organize literature

Thesis

X X X X

340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology

Judge, critique and interpret reports of individual epidemiological studies

Departmental Journal Clubs

X X X X










Competencies


4. Identify public health problems and develop research and/or intervention action plans

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Identify public health problems from existing information

340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2

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340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies

(Grant Writing)

Review the literature and obtain an understanding of the mechanism of the problem under investigation

Thesis

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340.606 Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies

(Grant Writing) 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology

Synthesize data and relevant literature in a balanced fashion

Thesis

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340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3

Assess major sources of bias and variance in epidemiology studies

340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research

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340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies (Grant Writing)

Develop an action plan with regard to further research and/or intervention*

340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

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Competencies

Academic MHS, ScM, PhD, and ScD - Core Competencies Department of Epidemiology Evaluation Opportunities 5. Design a research study

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies


Formulate a research question

Thesis

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340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies


Identify an appropriate target population for testing a hypothesis

Thesis

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140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research

Specify information needs for sample size or power estimation and to calculate sample size requirements

Thesis

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Competencies

Academic MHS, ScM, PhD, and ScD - Core Competencies Department of Epidemiology Evaluation Opportunities 5. Design a research study, continued

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies


Identify potential sources of bias and variance in studies testing a particular hypothesis and implement strategies to control bias(es) and to reduce variance

Thesis

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340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

Write a scientific proposal including developing specific aims and appropriate background and describing methods in needed detail Thesis

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340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology Discussions with Advisor

Determine personnel needs to accomplish the research project

Thesis

X X X

340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies

(Grant Writing) 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology 340.840 Special Studies and Research Epidemiology

Develop and assess data collection instruments (e.g., questionnaires, physical exam, lab assays, etc.)

Thesis Research with Primary Data Collection

X X X

















Competencies

Academic MHS, ScM, PhD, and ScD - Core Competencies Department of Epidemiology Evaluation Opportunities 5. Design a research study, continued

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340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials Ethics Issues in Human Subjects Research in Developing Countries

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities Research Ethics and Integrity Recognize ethical issues that arise in

epidemiological research 340.667 Ethics Issues in Human Subjects Research in Developing Countries

550.860 Research Ethics

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306.665 Research Ethics and Integrity Develop procedures to assure confidentiality

340.667


340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

Special Studies and Research Epidemiology 550.860 Research Ethics

Thesis Research with Primary Data Collection 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies


Prepare an application to an Institutional Review Board


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340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

Develop and write a detailed study protocol

Thesis

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Competencies

Academic MHS, ScM, PhD, and ScD - Core Competencies Department of Epidemiology Evaluation Opportunities 6. Conduct epidemiological research

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies

(Grant Writing) 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods

X X X Manage an epidemiological study

Thesis Research with Primary Data Collection 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies


Obtain participation of members of the target population


X X

306.665 Research Ethics and Integrity 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies


Research Ethics

Implement procedures to assure confidentiality


X X X

340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.715 Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies


Implement and use a project monitoring system


X X X

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Competencies

Academic MHS, ScM, PhD, and ScD - Core Competencies Department of Epidemiology Evaluation Opportunities 7. Manage data and ensure quality assurance

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.845 Applied Aspects of Cohort Studies

Utilize the principles for data management and quality assurance

Thesis Research

X X X

306.665 Research Ethics and Integrity 340.845 Applied Aspects of Cohort Studies

Research Ethics

Understand the norms and principles of research ethics and demonstrate an ability to incorporate those principles into programs of data management and quality assurance

Thesis

X X X

340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.845 Applied Aspects of Cohort Studies

Adapt basic principles of data management to different study designs

Thesis Research

X X X X

340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.845 Applied Aspects of Cohort Studies

Develop and implement an ongoing system for data intake and management

Thesis Research

X X X

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Competencies

Academic MHS, ScM, PhD, and ScD - Core Competencies Department of Epidemiology Evaluation Opportunities 7. Manage data and ensure quality assurance, continued

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.845 Applied Aspects of Cohort Studies

Plan and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures for data collection in different study designs

Thesis Research

X X X X

340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.645 Introduction to Clinical Trials 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods 340.845 Applied Aspects of Cohort Studies

Synthesize results of ongoing monitoring of study and develop and implement corrective actions

Thesis Research

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Competencies


8. Analyze data

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research Journal Clubs

Conduct descriptive analyses and test hypotheses using univariate analysis

Thesis

X X X

140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research Journal Clubs

Recognize potential sources of bias and apply appropriate analytic techniques to assess and control these biases

Thesis

X X X X X X

140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research Journal Clubs Seminars

Calculate and interpret fundamental quantitative measures (OR, RR, AR, etc)

Thesis

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Competencies


8. Analyze data, continued

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research Journal Clubs Seminars

Apply stratified and multivariate methods for data analysis to test hypothesis in a manner consistent with underlying mechanism

Thesis

X X X

140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research Journal Clubs Seminars

Conduct basic statistical inference and use advanced statistical methods such as analysis of contingency tables, logistic regression, Kaplan-Meier, Cox and other multivariate models and simple Poisson regression

Thesis

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140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research Journal Clubs

Identify issues needing consultation with a biostatistician

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Competencies


8. Analyze data, continued

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.751 340.752

Epidemiologic Methods 1 Epidemiologic Methods 2

340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research

Use computer systems and analytic software packages

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Competencies


9. Interpret data

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 140.621-4 Statistical Methods in Public Health I-IV 140.651-4 Methods in Biostatistics I-IV 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research Journal Clubs Seminars

Make inferences from results of analysis

Thesis

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340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research All Epidemiology Courses Background Biological Knowledge

Interpret findings in a causal framework

Literature Review

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Competencies


10. Communicate effectively with students, professionals, and the public

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology Teaching Methods Seminar Series Teaching Assistant Journal Club Presentations Departmental and School Preliminary Orals Doctoral Thesis Proposal Seminar Final Defense and Public Thesis Presentation Presentations at Professional Meetings Departmental Seminar Series

Organize and make oral presentations to professionals ranging from brief scientific presentations of research findings to longer presentations

Masters’ Poster Symposium

X X X X

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology Teaching Methods Seminar Series Teaching Assistant Journal Club Presentations Departmental and School Preliminary Orals Doctoral Thesis Proposal Seminar Final Defense and Public Thesis Presentation Presentations at Professional Meetings Departmental Seminar Series

Prepare presentation materials including outlines, slides, posters, and transparencies

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Competencies


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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology Teaching Methods Seminar Series Teaching Assistant Journal Club Presentations Departmental and School Preliminary Orals Doctoral Thesis Proposal Seminar Final Defense and Public Thesis Presentation

Explain and interpret epidemiological findings for students, professionals, the public, and media

Presentations at Professional Meetings

X X X X

340.754 Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research 340.820 Thesis Research Epidemiology

Write a manuscript

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11. Provide epidemiologic consultations

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.615 Tobacco Control: National and International

Approaches 340.619 Global Tobacco Control 340.623 Epidemiology and Policy Aspects of Selected

Childhood Diseases 340.702 Epidemiology in Pubic Health Policy Risk Sciences Institute Certificate Program and Seminar Series Epidemiology and Public Policy Journal Club Teaching Assistantships Public Health Applications for Student Experience (PHASE)

Advise on epidemiological methods for other public health or clinical professionals

X X

340.615 Tobacco Control: National and International Approaches

340.619 Global Tobacco Control 340.623 Epidemiology and Policy Aspects of Selected

Childhood Diseases 340.702 Epidemiology in Pubic Health Policy 340.845 Applied Aspects of Cohort Studies Public Health Applications for Student Experience (PHASE)

Advise in contexts external to the public health environment

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Accomplish peer review activities including manuscript and proposal evaluation

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Competencies

General Epidemiology – MHS and ScM Department of Epidemiology Evaluation

Opportunities 1. Develop a strong foundation in epidemiologic and statistical methods and a broad understanding of general principles of the dynamics of health and disease in human populations

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Specific Competencies Learning Opportunities 340.607 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cardiovascular

Diseases 340.624-5 Etiology, Prevention, and Control of Cancer I-II

Describe and critically assess risk factors for common chronic diseases

General Epidemiology Journal Club

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340.607 Epidemiologic and Preventive Aspects of Cardiovascular Diseases

340.624-5 Etiology, Prevention, and Control of Cancer I-II

Describe and critically assess prevention strategies for common chronic diseases by means of familiarization with key documents describing such strategies (Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Report of the US Preventive Services Task Force, etc.)

General Epidemiology Journal Club

X X

340.751 Epidemiologic Methods 1 340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2

Use epidemiologic findings in a causal framework to identify prevention needs and develop prevention strategies a chronic disease and associated disabilities

Journal Clubs

X X X

340.843 Translating Epidemiology for the Web Phase Internship

Journal Clubs

Explain and interpret epidemiologic findings pertaining to chronic diseases for non-epidemiologists in the public health area

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Competencies

General Epidemiology – MHS and ScM Department of Epidemiology Evaluation

Opportunities 1. Develop a strong foundation in epidemiologic and statistical methods and a broad understanding of general principles of the dynamics of health and disease in human populations, continued

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Writing) 340.717 Health Survey Research Methods Journal Clubs

Write a scientific proposal, select an appropriate design and develop detailed study hypotheses related to chronic disease outcomes and to the evaluation of health care interventions and programs

MHS Essay or ScM Thesis

X X

340.752 Epidemiologic Methods 2 340.753 Epidemiologic Methods 3 Journal Clubs

Identify main sources of bias and variability, including those resulting from long latency periods and long preclinical phases characterizing many chronic diseases

X X

340.840 Special Studies and Research Epidemiology Journal Clubs

Write critical reviews of the literature on chronic diseases using both narrative and meta-analytic techniques, and reports of findings of empirical research

MHS Essay or ScM Thesis

X X X

340.843 Translating Epidemiology for the Web 340.851 Phase Internship

Advise in contexts external to the public health environment on issues of prevention of major chronic diseases, and on evaluation of health interventions

Journal Clubs

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PhD and ScD Competencies Genetics






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Have knowledge of basic human genetic concepts (Mendelian principles, chromosomes, genes, DNA, mutations, population genetics, twin studies, human genetic diseases).

Have knowledge of issues in genetic analysis of complex diseases (penetrance, genetic heterogeneity, gene-environment interactions).

Have understanding of genetics in public health context, including policy implications, genetic screening implications, genetic testing implications.







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Appreciate human subjects and informed consent issues in human genetic research.

Know concepts in designing population-based genetic epidemiologic studies.

Know concepts in designing family-based genetic epidemiologic studies.







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Know principles of segregation analysis of simple and complex traits.

Know principles of linkage analysis and be familiar with techniques for performing linkage analysis, including parametric (lod-score) and non-parametric approaches; have appreciation for linkage heterogeneity and linkage disequilibrium.

Know issues in multipoint linkage and gene mapping.







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ID Epi Competencies 03Oct11 1

Professional Competencies in Infectious Disease Epidemiology A. Knowledge: Biology Immunology and Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases The epidemiology infectious disease is based on the biology of the pathogen, the host immune responses and disease pathogenesis within the context of specific social and environmental conditions and determinants. Upon graduation, doctoral students in infectious disease epidemiology should able to: Competency Core Courses Evaluation A1 Explain the taxonomy of infectious agents and their

distinguishing microbiological features 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases Course evaluation

Comprehensive Exam

A2 Describe the innate and adaptive immune responses to infection and vaccination

260.611/2 Principles of Immunology OR 260.631 Immunology, Infection and Disease

Course evaluation Comprehensive Exam

A3 Describe the modes of transmission of infectious diseases 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases Course evaluation Comprehensive Exam

A4 Explain how pathogens, hosts and environment interact to cause disease

340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases Course evaluation Comprehensive Exam

A5 Describe the natural history and clinical manifestations of infectious diseases


A6 Describe the role of pathogen evolution in infectious disease epidemiology, including antimicrobial resistance


A7 Explain the strengths and limitations of laboratory assays used in infectious disease epidemiology


These competencies are also fulfilled through elective courses in the Biology and Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases.


Upon graduation, master’s students in infectious disease epidemiology should able to: Competency Core Courses Evaluation A1 Describe the taxonomy of infectious agents and their distinguishing

microbiological features 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases


A2 Recognize immune responses to infection and vaccination 260.611/12 Principles of Immunology 260.631 Immunology, Infection and Disease


A3 Identify the modes of transmission of infectious diseases 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases


A4 Describe how pathogens, hosts and environment interact to cause disease 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases


A5 Describe the natural history and clinical manifestations of infectious diseases 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases


A6 Recognize the role of pathogen evolution in infectious disease epidemiology Course evaluation Comprehensive Exam

A7 Recognize the strengths and limitations of laboratory assays used in infectious disease epidemiology

340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases


These competencies are also fulfilled through elective courses in the Biology and Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases.


B. Knowledge: Epidemiology, Transmission, Surveillance and Control of Infectious Diseases Fundamental to infectious disease epidemiology is knowledge of the modes of transmission, risk factors for infection and disease, spatial and temporal patterns of transmission dynamics and disease surveillance. Upon graduation, doctoral students in infectious disease epidemiology should able to: Competency Core Courses Evaluation B1 Identify key sources of data for infectious disease epidemiology 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious

Diseases Course evaluation Comprehensive Exam

B2 Identify emerging surveillance systems, including syndromic surveillance and real-time surveillance systems

B3 Interpret and evaluate data from infectious disease surveillance systems B4 Explain how behavioral and social factors impact the transmission of infectious

diseases 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases


B5 Describe the basic concepts in infectious disease epidemiology, including the reproductive number, herd immunity, virulence, and incubation, infectious and latent periods

340.841 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology


B6 Describe how novel infectious agents emerge, including transitions from zoonotic to human infections



B7 Explain study designs used to evaluate control measures for infectious diseases, including vaccine efficacy and indirect effects




Upon graduation, master’s students in infectious disease epidemiology should able to: Competency Core Courses Evaluation B1 Identify key sources of data for infectious disease epidemiology 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious

Diseases Course evaluation Comprehensive Exam

B2 Identify new emerging surveillance systems, including syndromic surveillance and real-time surveillance systems

B3 Describe surveillance systems for infectious diseases B4 Recognize how behavioral and social factors impact the transmission of

infectious diseases 340.627 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases


B5 Recognize the basic concepts in infectious disease epidemiology, including the reproductive number, herd immunity, virulence, and incubation, infectious and latent periods



B6 Describe how novel infectious agents emerge, including transition from zoonotic infections to human diseases



B7 Describe study designs used to evaluate control measures for infectious diseases, including vaccine efficacy and indirect effects




C. Skills: Analysis and Interpretation Infectious disease epidemiology draws on analytical and statistical techniques to interpret patterns of disease transmission and to recommend strategies for prevention, control, elimination or eradication. Upon graduation doctoral students in infectious disease epidemiology should able to: Competency Core Courses Evaluation C1 Explain the steps of an outbreak investigation and be able to

characterize an outbreak by person, place and time 340.653 Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigation


C2 Identify strategies for infection control and outbreak control 340.653 Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigation


C4 Apply statistical models to derive inferences in infectious disease epidemiology

Epidemiological Methods and electives in analytical and statistical methods


C5 Interpret temporal patterns of infectious diseases 340.841 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology


C6 Interpret spatial patterns of infectious diseases 340.841 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology


C7 Describe the basic SIR model of infectious disease dynamics 340.841 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology


These competencies are also fulfilled through elective courses in Advanced Analytical and Statistical Methods.


Upon graduation master’s students in infectious disease epidemiology should able to: Competency Core Courses Evaluation C1 Describe the steps of an outbreak investigation and be able to

characterize an outbreak by person, place and time 340.653 Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigation


C2 Describe strategies for infection control and outbreak control 340.653 Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigation


C4 Apply statistical models to derive inferences in infectious disease epidemiology

Epidemiological Methods and electives in analytical and statistical methods


C5 Describe temporal patterns of infectious diseases 340.841 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology


C6 Describe spatial patterns of infectious diseases 340.841 Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology


PhD and ScD Competencies Occupational & Environmental Department of Epidemiology





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Develop exposure assessment strategies for occupational and environmental settings.

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Appropriately use concepts of exposure and dose.

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Apply risk assessment principles.

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Communicate with stakeholders on occupational and environmental issues.

340.863 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology X X X X 340.820 Thesis research Epidemiology

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