Perspectives on the Future of Epidemiology: A Framework for Training.
Am J Epidemiol
; 189(7): 634-639, 2020 07 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32003778
ABSTRACT
Over the past century, the field of epidemiology has evolved and adapted to changing public health needs. Challenges include newly emerging public health concerns across broad and diverse content areas, new methods, and vast data sources. We recognize the need to engage and educate the next generation of epidemiologists and prepare them to tackle these issues of the 21st century. In this commentary, we suggest a skeleton framework upon which departments of epidemiology should build their curriculum. We propose domains that include applied epidemiology, biological and social determinants of health, communication, creativity and ability to collaborate and lead, statistical methods, and study design. We believe all students should gain skills across these domains to tackle the challenges posed to us. The aim is to train smart thinkers, not technicians, to embrace challenges and move the expanding field of epidemiology forward.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Epidemiology
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Curriculum
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Forecasting
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Epidemiologists
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Epidemiol
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article