Epidemiology Competencies

  1. Identify methods for measuring the distribution of determinants of health outcomes and well-being within and across populations
  2. Critically evaluate the application of epidemiologic methods to answer public health questions.
  3. Identify data sources, manage large datasets, and conduct analyses using appropriate statistical software
  4. Synthesize the extant epidemiologic literature and identify its limitations and gaps
  5. Effectively communicate epidemiologic findings both orally and in writing.
  6. Understand and apply principles of ethical conduct to epidemiological studies.