Notice to Readers: International Course in Applied Epidemiology
CDC and Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health will co-sponsor
a course, "International Course in Applied Epidemiology" during September
24--October 19, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia. This basic course in epidemiology is directed at
public health professionals from countries other than the United States.
The course's 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 small 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 2000
(Windows® version), a software program developed at CDC and the World Health Organization for epidemiologists,
is included. Prerequisites are familiarity with the vocabulary and principles of
basic epidemiology or completion of CDC's "Principles of Epidemiology" homestudy
course (SS3030) or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants whose work
involves priority public health problems in inter-national health. Early registration deadline
is June 1, 2001; late registration deadline is September 1, 2001. There is a tuition charge.
Additional information and applications are available from Emory
University, Rollins School of Public Health, International Health Dept.(PIA), 1518 Clifton Road
N.E., Room 746, Atlanta, GA 30322; telephone (404) 7273485; fax (404) 7274590;
World-Wide Web site, http://www.sph.emory.edu/EPICOURSES*; or
e-mail pvaleri@sph.emory.edu.
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