Public Health, Ph.D. - Epidemiology Concentration

The following Ph.D. Epidemiology (EPID) competencies describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities a successful graduate will demonstrate the conclusion of this doctoral program (and the course where the competency is mastered and assessed is noted in parenthesis):

• Ph.D. EPID 1: Understand the strengths and weaknesses of various epidemiologic study designs and research methods. ()
• Ph.D. EPID 2: Demonstrate expertise in the ethical conduct of human subjects research, including confidentiality and vulnerable populations. ()
• Ph.D. EPID 3: Critically review, synthesize, and evaluate the scientific literature and present appropriate implications for public health practice, public policy, and further research. ()
• Ph.D. EPID 4: Demonstrate proficiency in epidemiological research by: (1) formulating a research question and/or corresponding hypotheses, (2) developing the study design, (3) participating in data collection, (4) conducting statistical analyses, and (5) interpreting scientific results. ()
• Ph.D. EPID 5: Demonstrate mastery and independence as a researcher by pursuing and completing a specialized area of epidemiologic research. ()
• Ph.D. EPID 6: Effectively present and disseminate findings from epidemiologic research to scientific and lay audiences. ()