This basic course in epidemiology is directed at public health professionals from countries other than the United States.

Course Contents:

- Epidemiologic principles

- Basic statistical analysis

- Overview of Public Health Surveillance

- Outbreak Investigations

- Surveys and Sampling

- Discussions of the epidemiologic aspects of current major public health problems in international health.

- Epidemiologic case exercises based on actual field investigations.

- Introduction to R-Studio program as used in data analysis

Participants are encouraged to give a short presentation reviewing some epidemiologic data from their own country.

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.

Fees:

$350 registration (due upon registration)

$3150 tuition fee (due July 30, 2020)

Registration fee is not refundable. Tuition: Refundable less service charges assessed by Eventbrite.

Textbook, travel and housing are not included in these fees. Contact Villa International to book your stay at info@villainternational.org.

Purchased books will be delivered in class.