International Course in Applied Epidemiology
Course Date September 24 – October 19, 2012
Deadline for applicants without USA visas: July 1, 2012
After deadline, applicants with USA visas may apply based on space available.
Cost
USD $2650; $350 deposit required
Covers tuition, books, lab use, materials and supplies
Housing and other expenses, extra.
Course Description
This basic course in epidemiology is directed at public
health professionals from countries other than the United States.
Its content includes presentations and discussions of
epidemiologic principles, basic statistical analysis, public
health surveillance, field investigations, surveys and sampling,
and discussions of the epidemiologic aspects of current major
public health problems in international health. Included are s
mall group discussions of epidemiologic case exercises based on
field investigations. Participants are encouraged to give a short
presentation reviewing some epidemiologic data from their own
country. Computer training using Epi-Info, a software program
developed at CDC and WHO for epidemiologists is included.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the vocabulary and principles of basic
epidemiology, or completion of CDC's "Principles of Applied Epidemiology"
home-study course or equivalent. Preference will be
given to applicants whose work involves priority public health
problems in international health.
Sample Agenda
Sample agenda from 2011 class
Course Locations
Also at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Course Topics
Epidemiologic principles and basic statistical analysis
Public Health surveillance, Field Investigations
Causation, Screening
Surveys and sampling
Epidemiologic aspects of current problems in international health
Epidemiologic problems, discussed in small groups, based on actual field investigations
Presentations by participants of epidemiologic data from their own countries
Computer training in the use of a software program, Epi Info (windows version), developed
at CDC and WHO for epidemiologists, that combines word processing, data management,
analysis, and graphics
Presentations on the organization and work of the CDC in International Health
