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CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY
Dr. Elizabeth Platz, Director
The mission of the Cancer Epidemiology track is to train future epidemiologists armed with the
knowledge and skills to investigate:
•
The causes of cancer, including inherent and modifiable factors in human populations locally,
nationally, and globally, and
•
The strategies to prevent and reduce the burden of cancer locally, nationally, and globally by 1)
providing and communicating a better understanding of behaviors that influence the
development of cancer and promote healthy survivorship, 2) identifying new markers for the
early detection of cancer, and 3) identifying and addressing cancer disparities including in
vulnerable populations and barriers to care.
Cancer Epidemiology provides education and research training to master’s and doctoral students,
and to post-doctoral fellows. This track is also the home of the Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention,
and Control T32 training program.
Listed below is the required coursework for all master’s and doctoral students in Cancer
Epidemiology. Post-doctoral fellows are not required to take courses, but they should discuss with
their mentors the merits of taking methodologic or substantive courses to fill in the gaps in their predoctoral training or to complement their current research.
340.611
340.624
340.731
340.732
180.640
ME510.706
Methodologic Issues in Cancer Epidemiology (3)
(2nd term, year 2)
Etiology, Prevention and Control of Cancer (4)
(2nd term, year 1)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology (4)
(1st term, year 1)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology II (3)
(2nd term, year 1)
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health (4)
(3rd term, year 2)
Fundamentals of Cancer: Cause to Cure*
(1st and 2nd terms, year 2)
*Course offered by the Department of Oncology / Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at
Johns Hopkins. First and second terms, MW 8-9 am Owens Auditorium in Cancer Research
Building II. Course to be taken as Pass/Fail.
In addition, all master’s and doctoral students should take the Department of Epidemiology Basic
Core Curriculum. To meet the Departmental requirements, students are required to take one or more
epidemiologic survey courses outside of their track for a minimum of 3 total credits (see Basic Core
Curriculum list of survey courses). For students in Cancer Epidemiology, the two following survey
courses are recommended for that requirement:
340.607
340.627
Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases Epidemiology (4)
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (4)
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With his or her advisor, each student should develop a tailored educational program consisting of
other methodologic and substantive courses to fit the student’s cancer research and career interests.
For example, students have focused their educational programs on cancer etiology,
cancer prevention, the genetic epidemiology of cancer, the epidemiology of cancer disparities and
cancer control.
Some recommended courses for 2nd and subsequent years include:
Course
340.606
340.660
340.728
140.630
140.632
Title (credits)(term)
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (6) (3rd)
Practical Skills in Conducting Research in Clinical
Epidemiology and Investigation (3) (1st)
Advanced Methods for Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4) (1st)
Introduction to Data Management (3) (2nd)
Introduction to the SAS Statistical Package (3) (4th)
In addition to the Departmental and Cancer Epidemiology track course requirements, master’s and
doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows are required to attend the two following venues for
interactive information exchange:
Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Journal Club:
4th Monday of each month, 12:15-1:15 pm
Students, fellows, and faculty critically review recent articles focusing on population-based cancer
research.
Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Research in Progress:
2nd Tuesday of each month, 12:15-1:15 pm
Students and fellows present their planned or ongoing research to obtain feedback from peers and
faculty on handling of issues in the conduct of their data collection, statistical analysis, and
inferences. Priority for presentation is given to doctoral students preparing for their thesis proposal
presentation seminar.
Students and post-doctoral fellows also are encouraged to attend:
LunchLearnLink: Cancer Prevention and Control Seminar: (http://cpc.onc.jhmi.edu)
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 12-1 pm
This seminar series provides a forum for faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and students from a number
of disciplines to come together to hear faculty engaged in cancer prevention and control research
from both the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer
Center.
We also encourage all master’s and doctoral students, and post-doctoral fellows to
participate in the annual Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Trainee Symposium,
which is held in May each year. Participation involves attending the Symposium seminar
given by a noted expert in the field and presenting a poster on past, planned, or current
population-based research on cancer or cancer risk factors.
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Required Courses by Term
YEAR ONE
First Term:
Course
550.860.82
340.731
340.751
140.651*
340.860
Title (credits)
Academic and Research Ethics (0)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology (4)
Epidemiologic Methods 1 (5)
Methods in Biostatistics I (4) (or 140.621 Statistical Methods in Public Health I) (4)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
550.600+
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3) (3rd Term)
360.665+
Second Term:
Course
340.624
340.627
340.732
340.752
140.652*
550.865
340.860
Title (credits)
Etiology, Prevention, and Control of Cancer (4)
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (4) (or 340.607 Introduction to Cardiovascular
Disease Epidemiology offered 3rd term or other substantive area course)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology II (3)
Epidemiologic Methods 2 (5)
Methods in Biostatistics II (4) (or 140.622 Statistical Methods in Public Health II) (4)
Public Health Perspectives in Research (2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Third Term:
Course
340.607
340.753
140.653*
306.665
340.860
Title (credits)
Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (4) (or 340.627
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases offered 2nd term or other substantive area
course)
Epidemiologic Methods 3 (5)
Methods in Biostatistics III (4) (or 140.623 Statistical Methods in Public Health III)
Research Ethics and Integrity: U.S. and International Issues (3) (or Responsible
Conduct of Research)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.754+
140.654*
Title (credits)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
Methods in Biostatistics IV (4) (or 140.624 Statistical Methods in Public Health IV) (4)
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Required Courses by Term
YEAR TWO
First Term:
Course
340.863++
ME510.706
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology(3)
Fundamentals of Cancer: Cause to Cure (take pass/fail)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Second Term:
Course
340.611
340.863++
Title (credits)
Methodologic Issues in Cancer Epidemiology (3)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3)
ME510.706
340.860
Fundamentals of Cancer: Cause to Cure (take pass/fail)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Third Term:
Course
340.863++
180.640
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology(3)
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers of Public Health (4)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.715++
340.860
Title (credits)
Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies (4)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
*
Doctoral students are encouraged to take the Methods in Biostatistics series (140.651, 140.652,
140.653, 140.654). May be taken in the 2nd year after taking the Statistical Methods in Public
Health series (140.621, 140.622, 140.623, 140.624) in the 1st year.
+
Required for doctoral students. Master’s students may also enroll in this course.
++
Doctoral students only.
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CARDIOVASCULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY
Dr. Josef Coresh, Director
The Cardiovascular Epidemiology track aims to develop creative and independent investigators who will be
able to collaborate effectively with bench and applied scientists to improve cardiovascular disease
prevention and treatment at both the clinical and population levels. The program offers both masters and
doctoral degrees and houses a large NIH training program.
In addition to classes and departmental seminars, students are required or highly recommended to attend
the following activities to strengthen their general knowledge of cardiovascular disease and critical review
skills (see http://www.jhsph.edu/welchcenter for more information):
* Welch Center Research Seminar (Journal Club): Students and faculty critically review recent
publications focusing on cardiovascular disease and clinical epidemiology. Registration for two
terms as course 340.871 is required (four terms recommended). This activity prepares students for
Part B of the Comprehensive Exam. (Tuesdays, 12:00-1:20 P.M.; Leader: Dr. Selvin)
* Developing Research Skills & Research in Progress: Presentations by students in the program.
Attendance at this activity is required of all students in the concentration. (last Monday of the
month, 12:15-1:15 P.M.; some Thursdays, 12:15-1:15 P.M.; Leaders: Drs. Bennett, Crum, and Greer)
* Clinical Research Grand Rounds at the Welch Center: Presentation and discussion of research by
experts from inside or outside the Hopkins community (Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 P.M.; Leaders: All
Welch Center faculty members). Highly recommended for all students in the concentration.
The goals of the program can be effectively divided by year. First year students should master the material
in the required courses and pass the comprehensive examination. A strong mastery of the fundamentals
of epidemiology is critical to more advanced research. Students should get used to the rapid pace of the
quarter system before making decisions about responsibilities other than class work. Exploration for a
good match between the student and a faculty mentor should begin in the first academic year.
Second year students should work on selecting a research project with a faculty research mentor. The
research mentor may be the student's advisor or another faculty member the student has identified in
consultation with the advisor. The faculty mentor often provides expertise and access to data and
resources necessary for the successful completion of the proposed research. Students are encouraged to
participate in interest group meetings (Diabetes and Obesity, Kidney Disease Epidemiology, Methods and
Ideas in Cardiovascular Epidemiology - “MICE”) or project related meetings.
Masters students should select a research topic by the end of the summer of the first year. Masters theses
often involve analyses of existing data and can take the format of a publishable paper. The large number
of existing cardiovascular studies greatly facilitates this process.
Although doctoral students should be engaged in defining a research question in their first year, they often
take longer to select the actual thesis topic since the work is larger in scope and often requires both a good
research idea, a credible plan for carrying out the work and the generation of new data. Ancillary projects
to existing studies often provide a vehicle for students to conduct creative research while benefiting from
existing data, infrastructure, and faculty expertise. Advanced doctoral students work on completion of their
research and preparation of manuscripts for publication. Students often take the second year to complete
more advanced courses in epidemiology and pursue their own specific areas of interest (e.g., biostatistics
(MHS degree), policy, genetic epidemiology).
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Required Coursework
First Term:
Course
550.860.82
340.751
340.871*
Title (credits)
Academic and Research Ethics (0)
Epidemiologic Methods 1 (5)
Welch Center Research Seminar (1)
140.621
140.651
Statistical Methods in Public Health I (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics I (4)
340.860
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
550.600.01
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity (3) (Third Term)
306.665
550.630**
260.600**
Public Health Biology (3)
OR
Introduction to the Biomedical Sciences (4) (August)
Additional Doctoral Requirement
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3) (Year 2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Second Term:
Course
340.645
340.752
340.871*
340.860
Title (credits)
Introduction to Clinical Trials (3)
Epidemiologic Methods 2 (5)
Welch Center Research Seminar (1)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
140.622
140.652
Statistical Methods in Public Health II (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics II (4)
550.865.81++
Public Health Perspectives on Research (2) (internet-based course)
Additional Doctoral Requirement
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3) (Year 2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
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Third Term:
Course
340.607
340.753
340.871*
Title (credits)
Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (4)
Epidemiologic Methods 3 (5)
Welch Center Research Seminar (1)
140.623
140.653
Statistical Methods in Public Health III (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics III (4)
340.860
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
306.665
Research Ethics and Integrity (3)
OR
Responsible Conduct of Research (1) (First Term)
550.600.01
Additional Doctoral Requirement
340.863
340.860
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3) (Year 2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.803†
340.855***†
340.871*
340.860
Title (credits)
Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (2)
Biological Basis of Cardiovascular Disease (2)
Welch Center Research Seminar (1)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
140.624
Statistical Methods in Public Health IV (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics IV (4)
140.654
Additional Doctoral Requirement
340.754+
340.715
340.860
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies (4) (Grant Writing) (Year 2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
* minimum of 2 terms required registration but 4 terms recommended
** this or a similar course required for students without a background in medicine or biology
*** required for students without a background in medicine
†
Meets every other year
+ required for PhD & ScD students; optional for MHS, ScM, and DrPH students
++ waived for graduates of accredited MPH program who earned degree within 10 years of matriculation
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Recommended Coursework:
First Term:
Course
340.660*
340.731
340.728*
140.641*
140.776*
Title (credits)
Practical Skills in Conducting Research in Clinical Epidemiology and Investigation (3)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology (4)
Advanced Methods for Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4)
Survival Analysis (3)
Statistical Computing (3)
Second Term:
Course
340.620
Title (credits)
Principles of Clinical Epidemiology (2)
Third Term:
Course
340.606
340.730**†
140.655*
180.640
Title (credits)
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (6)
Assessment of Clinical Cardiovascular Disease (2)
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4)
Molecular Epidemiology & Biomarkers in Public Health (4)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.616
340.644
340.754+
140.632
Title (credits)
Epidemiology of Aging (3)
Epidemiology of Diabetes and Obesity (2)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
Introduction to the SAS Statistical Package (3)
* Usually not taken in the first year
** required for students without a medical background
+ required for PhD and ScD students; optional for MHS, ScM, and DrPH students
†
meets every other year
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CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Dr. Lawrence Appel, Director
Dr. Rosa Crum, Co-Director
This concentration focuses on the use of strong epidemiologic methods for clinical and translational
research. Clinical research includes: 1) patient-oriented research, 2) epidemiology and behavioral studies,
3) clinical trials, and 4) outcomes research and health services research. The concentration is geared
toward both clinicians who seek to acquire strong methodologic skills in study design and epidemiology, as
well as non-clinicians who seek to apply strong epidemiologic knowledge and skills to clinical problems.
The program offers both masters and doctoral degrees and is closely linked to the Welch Center for
Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, a research center of both the Bloomberg School of Public
Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Program activities are enhanced by the close
collaborative relationships between clinical departments of the School of Medicine. Students engage in
coursework and research applicable to the entire clinical epidemiology continuum – prevention, screening,
diagnosis, treatment, disease management, and prognostication. For example, students have engaged in
natural history studies, translational research, and clinical trials. Special emphasis is placed on the
application of innovative and rigorous clinical research study designs, and on the role of epidemiology in
disease prevention and health promotion. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, kidney
disease, heart disease including hypertension, stroke, obesity, diabetes, other endocrine disorders, mental
health including substance abuse, gastrointestinal disease, cancer, lung disease, primary care, pediatrics,
and nutrition.
In the first year, students concentrate their time on required coursework, identifying a research mentor and
project, and completing the comprehensive examination. Students are required to attend a Research in
Progress seminar (focused on generating a good research question and hypothesis), Welch Center
Research Seminar (Journal Club), and Welch Center Grand Rounds to strengthen their general knowledge
and application of clinical epidemiology methods (see http://www.jhsph.edu/welchcenter for more
information):
* Welch Center Research Seminar (Journal Club): Students and faculty critically review recent
publications focusing on clinical epidemiology and cardiovascular disease. Registration for two terms
as course 340.871 is required (four terms recommended). This activity prepares students for Part B
comprehensive exams. (Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 P.M.; Leaders: Dr. Selvin)
* Research in Progress: Students in the program present their current research (tentatively scheduled
for the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, 12:15-1:15 P.M.; Leaders: Drs. Crum, Greer, & Bennett)
* Welch Center Grand Rounds: Presentations and discussion of research by experts from inside or
outside the Hopkins community (Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 P.M.; Leader: Dr. Appel)
Masters students are required to complete a mentored thesis research project worthy of publication in a
peer-reviewed journal. Students are encouraged to identify their thesis research mentor and have an
abstract of their proposed thesis work guided by the proposed research mentor by the end of the second
term of the first year. Special studies credits will be encouraged each term to develop and work on a
thesis project. Students continue to work on the thesis in the summer after the first year or in the second
year. Second year students are able to complete more advanced courses in epidemiology and other areas
of specific interest. Students may participate in ongoing interest group meetings of faculty and other
trainees in a number of areas (Diabetes and Obesity, Kidney Disease Epidemiology, Primary Care, and
Mental Health). Training grant opportunities are available in several disease areas as well as primary care.
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Although doctoral students should be engaged in defining a research question in their first year, they often
take longer to select the actual thesis topic since the work is larger in scope and often requires a good
research idea, a credible plan for carrying out the work, and often the generation of new data. Ancillary
studies to existing studies commonly provide a vehicle for students to conduct creative research while
benefiting from existing data, infrastructure, and faculty expertise. Advanced doctoral students work on
completion of their research and preparation of manuscripts for publication. Students often take the
second year to complete more advanced courses in epidemiology and pursue their own specific areas of
interest (MHS in biostatistics, policy, genetic epidemiology, etc.).
In addition to school-wide and departmental coursework requirements, students must fulfill Clinical
Epidemiology core and selective (cardiovascular disease, cancer, or infectious disease epidemiology)
requirements.
REQUIRED COURSEWORK: (In addition to the Basic Core Curriculum)
Clinical Epidemiology Concentration Requirements
First Term:
Course
550.860.82
340.751
Title (credits)
Academic and Research Ethics (0)
Epidemiologic Methods 1 (5)
140.621
140.651
Statistical Methods in Public Health I (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics 1(4)**
340.860
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
550.600+
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3) (3rd Term)
360.665+
340.871*
550.630
Welch Center Research Seminar (1)
Public Health Biology (3)
(required for students without a background in medicine or biology)
Additional Doctoral Student Requirements
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3)
(required year 2 for doctoral students)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
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Second Term:
Course
340.752
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 2 (5)
140.622
140.652
Statistical Methods in Public Health 2 (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics 2(4)**
550.865
340.860
340.645
340.620
340.871*
Public Health Perspectives on Research (2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Introduction to Clinical Trials (3)
Principles of Clinical Epidemiology (2)
Welch Center Research Seminar (1)
Additional Doctoral Student Requirements
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3)
(required year 2 for doctoral students)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Third Term:
Course
340.753
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 3 (5)
140.623
140.653
Statistical Methods in Public Health III (4)*
OR
Methods in Biostatistics III (4)**
340.860
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
550.600+
360.665
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3) (3rd Term)
340.871*
Welch Center Research Seminar (1)
Additional Doctoral Student Requirements
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3)
(required year 2 for doctoral students)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
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Fourth Term:
Course
140.624
140.654
Title (credits)
Statistical Methods in Public Health IV (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics IV (4)**
340.860
340.871*
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Welch Center Research Seminar (1)
Additional Doctoral Student Requirements
Course
340.754
340.715
340.860
Title (credits)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies: Proposal Development and Critique (4)
(required year 2 for doctoral students) (grant writing)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
** minimum of 2 terms required registration but 4 terms recommended
Clinical Epidemiology Selective Requirement
(fulfills Departmental introductory survey course requirement)
Second Term:
Course
340.624
340.627
Title (credits)
Etiology, Prevention, and Control of Cancer (4)
OR
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (4)
OR
Third Term:
Course
340.607
Title (credits)
Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (4)
Clinical Epidemiology Recommended Courses
These courses can be taken in any year. However, required courses are generally taken in the first year
over recommended courses if there is a time conflict.
First Term:
Course
340.660*
140.641
340.728***
Title (credits)
Practical Skills in Conducting Research in Clinical Epidemiology and Investigation (3)
Survival Analysis I (3)
Advanced Methods for Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4)
340.731 Principles of Genetic Epidemiology (4)
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Second Term:
Course
309.712
340.717***
Title (credits)
Assessing Health Status and Patient Outcomes (3)
Health Survey Research Methods (4)
Third Term:
Course
140.655
340.612
340.606
Title (credits)
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4)
Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control (2)
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (6)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.644
340.754
340.803
340.616
140.632
Title (credits)
Epidemiology of Diabetes and Obesity (2)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
Advanced Topics in Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (2)
Epidemiology of Aging (3)
Introduction to the SAS Statistical Package (3)
* Usually not taken in the first year
*** taken in year 2 for doctoral students
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CENTER FOR CLINICAL TRIALS
Dr. Kay Dickersin, Director
The Center for Clinical Trials is a multi-departmental multi-disciplinary center housed in the
Department of Epidemiology. Created in 1990 as a collaborative effort of the Bloomberg
School of Public Health and the School of Medicine, the Center is devoted to the promotion of
clinical trials to evaluate preventive, therapeutic, and diagnostic health interventions. The
Center mission is to guide and inspire research, scholarship and intellectual engagement, in
the Johns Hopkins community and globally, in the areas of clinical trials and evidence-based
healthcare. The Center goals are to:
•
Provide local, national and global leadership in clinical trials.
•
Provide an internationally recognized academic curriculum related to clinical
trials, systematic reviews, and evidence-based healthcare.
•
Participate in and lead transdisciplinary interactions and involvement in the
Center for Clinical Trials across schools from which the Center faculty is
drawn.
The Center offers pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training through the clinical trials track. All
students may participate in course work and activities offered by the Center (including journal
clubs, seminars / speaker series, research-in-progress meetings). Further information on the
Center and the track may be obtained through Dr. Kay Dickersin ([email protected]),
Director of the Center. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to
discuss their academic goals early in the program.
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REQUIRED COURSES (Core Curriculum Plus:)
Required for all enrolled in the clinical trials concentration in addition to Epi core curriculum
(credit units)
Course
340.645
340.606
340.648
140.642
340.633
306.665
140.655
Title (credits)
Introduction to Clinical Trials (3)
Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis (6)
Clinical Trials Management (3)
Design of Clinical Experiments (3)
Data Management in Clinical Trials (3)
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3)
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4)
School Requirements:
Course
550.860
306.665
550.600
Title (credits)
Academic and Research Ethics (0) is required of all students and offered each term.
Research Ethics and Integrity
OR
Responsible Conduct of Research is required for PhD & ScD students and
recommended for DrPH. It is also required for MHS/ScM students on training grants.
Expected Attendance
Center for Clinical Trials Seminar Series
Clinical Trials Research in Progress Seminars
Clinical Trials and Systematic Reviews Journal Club
Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series
Suggested Attendance
Biostatistics Seminar Series
Bioethics Institute Seminar Series
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RECOMMENDED COURSES:
Because of the multi-disciplinary approach, the Program provides a menu of suggested courses
from which the student can choose. Students should work with their advisors to design the most
logical program to meet their specific needs. Numbers in brackets following the course title are the
number of credit units offered. Int. = Internet course available.
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Course
340.660
340.653
340.684
340.717
340.728
Title (credits)(term)
Practical Skills in Planning, Organizing and Conducting
Clinical Research in Epidemiology (3) (1st)
Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigations (3) (4th)
Pharmacoepidemiology: Drug Utilization (3) (4th)
Health Survey Research Methods (4) (2nd)
Advanced Methods for Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4) (1st)
BIOSTATISTICS
Course
140.630
140.633
140.664
140.641
140.632
140.656
Title (credits)(term)
Introduction to Data Management (3) (2nd)
Biostatistics in Medical Product Regulation (2) (1st)
Causal Inference in Medicine and Public Health (4) (3rd)
Survival Analysis (3) (1st)
Introduction to the SAS Statistical Package (3) (4th)
Multilevel Statistical Models in Public Health (4) (4th)
CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
Course
390.631
390.673
390.675
390.703
390.710
390.710
Title (credits)(term)
Principles of Drug Development (2) (1st)
Ethical & Regulatory Issues in Clinical Research (3) (1st)
Outcomes and Effectiveness Research (3) (4th)
Presentation Skills (1) (4th)**
Biomedical Writing I (2) (2nd)**
Biomedical Writing II (2) (2nd & 4th)**
** Open only to GTPCI students
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Course
221.616
221.722
223.705
223.860
223.861
223.664
223.672
223.676
Title (credits)(term)
Ethics of Public Health Practice in Developing Countries (2) (4th)
Quality Assurance Management Methods for Developing Countries (4) (1st on site &
online)
Clinical Vaccine Trials and Good Clinical Practice (3) (4th online)
Global Disease Epidemiology & Control Program Seminar (1) (1st)
Global Disease Epidemiology & Control Program Seminar (1) (2nd)
Design & Conduct of Community Trials (4) (3rd)
Data Management Methods in Health Research Studies (5) (1st & 4th)
Public Health Ophthalmology I (4) (3rd every third year)
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RECOMMENDED COURSES (cont’d):
Course
223.677
223.705
Title (credits)(term)
Public Health Ophthalmology II (4) (4th every third year)
Clinical Vaccine Trials & Good Clinical Practice (GCP) (3) (1st online & 4th online)
Course
224.690
224.691
Title (credits)(term)
Qualitative Research I: Theory and Methods (5) (3rd)
Qualitative Research II: Data Analysis (5) (4th)
HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Course
300.750
305.623
306.663
317.600
317.605
317.615
Title (credits)(term)
Teaching at the University Level (3) (3rd)
Fundamentals of Clinical Preventive Medicine (3) (4th)
Legal & Ethical Issues in Health Services Management (3)
(4th)
st
Introduction to the Risk Sciences & Public Policy (4) (1 on site & 3rd online)
Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment (4) (3rd)
Topics in Risk Assessment (2) (4th)
MENTAL HEALTH
Course
330.621
Title (credits)(term)
Mixed Methods in Mental Health Services Research (1) (Summer)
HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND SOCIETY
Course
410.710
Title (credits)(term)
Concepts in Qualitative Research for Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) (2nd)
Institute Course Offerings in Clinical Trials
Summer Institute
Course
340.613
340.635
340.671
340.674
340.617
140.885
140.633
340.676
Title (credits)
Design and Conduct of Clinical Trials (2)
(alternates with 340.635)
Clinical Trials: Issues and Controversies (2)
Topics in Clinical Trials Management (2)
Comparative Effectiveness Research:
Outcome Measurement (2) (offered every other year)
Pharmacoepidemiology (2)
Non-Inferiority & Equivalence Clinical Trials (2)
(alternates with 140.633)
Biostatistics in Medical Product Regulation (2)
(alternates with 140.885)
Bayesian Adaptive Trials (2)
Instructor
David Shade
Larry Appel
Aynur Unalp-Arida &
Roberta Scherer
Milo Puhan
Sheila Weiss Smith
Simon Day and
Mary Foulkes
Simon Day and
Mary Foulkes
Jason Connor
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Required courses (on site only) by year and term:
YEAR ONE
First Term:
Course
340.751
140.621
140.651
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 1 (5)
Stat Methods in Public Health I (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics I (4)*
550.860.82
340.860
Academic and Research Ethics (0)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Second Term:
Course
340.752
140.622
140.652
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 2 (6)
Stat. Methods in Pub. Health II (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics II (4)*
340.645
550.865
340.860
Introduction to Clinical Trials(3)
Public Health Perspectives on Research (2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Third Term:
Course
340.753
140.623
140.653
340.633
306.665
340.860
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods (3)
Stat. Methods in Public Health III (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics III (4)*
Data Management in Clinical Trials (3)
Research Ethics and Integrity (3)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.754
140.624
140.654
Title (credits)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
Statistical Methods in Public Health IV (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics IV (4)*
340.648
340.860
Clinical Trials Management (3)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
* 140.651-4 can be taken in Year 02 if 140.621-4 series taken in Year One.
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YEAR TWO
First Term:
Course
340.863
340.728
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminar in Epi (2)(2nd year PhD)
Advanced Methods for Design and
Analysis of Cohort Studies (4)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Second Term:
Course
340.627
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (4)
Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology (2)(2nd year PhD)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Third Term:
Course
140.642
140.655
340.606
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Design of Clinical Experiments (3)
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4)
Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis (6)
Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology (2)(2nd year PhD)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.715
340.860
Title (credits)
Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies (4)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
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In addition to the coursework listed, students in the Clinical Trials track are strongly encouraged to
attend the following activities:
Seminar
Center for Clinical Trials
Seminar series
Administrative Home
Center for Clinical Trials
Time and Place
First Wed. of each month
Sept. – June
8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
W2030
Clinical Trials and
Systematic Reviews
Journal Club
Center for Clinical Trials
Center for Clinical Trials
Center for Clinical Trials
Third Thurs of each
month, Sept .– May
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm. As
announced
Research in Progress
Epidemiology Seminar
Series
Epidemiology
Biostatistics Seminar
Series
Biostatistics
Bioethics Institute
Tracie Wyman
[email protected]
Tracie Wyman
[email protected]
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.,
as announced
Roberta Scherer
Fri. each week
Fran Burman
12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
[email protected]
Each Weds. beginning
September 13
Patty Hubbard
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
W2030
Berman Institute of
Bioethics Institute
Seminar Series
Contact Person
Every other Monday
[email protected]
[email protected]
Erin McDonald
[email protected]
(Days and times as of August 8, 2013)
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ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Dr. Eliseo Guallar, Director
Environmental Epidemiology examines the epidemiology of diseases associated with industrial
and other occupational exposures as well as environmentally induced illness in general
populations. Faculty and students are currently exploring gene-environment interactions in cancer
research; effects of air pollution, risks from radiation and the occurrence of asthma in selected
childhood populations and reproductive effects from environmental exposures. Other faculty
and students in the department examine the science of risk assessment; and the effects of
tobacco on specific populations.
In addition to the course work outlined below, students are required to attend monthly
Environmental Epidemiology Journal Club meetings to encourage discussion of current topics with
both faculty and students. These meetings are interdisciplinary. They foster exchange of
information between faculty and students of several departments. The Journal Club is of particular
benefit to students preparing for comprehensive exams and keeps advanced students abreast of
current literature in the field. The Journal Club provides the students with experiences in public
speaking, in exposure to current research, and in development of critical thinking and logic related
to the scientific methods. Students are also expected to attend Friday Departmental Seminars
which are held throughout the year.
Students interested in the risk sciences are encouraged to complete the Certificate in Risk
Sciences and Public Policy. Details about the program and applications are online at:
http://www.jhsph.edu/academics/certificate-programs/certificates-for-hopkins-and-non-degreestudents/risk-sciences-and-public-policy.html
Required Courses (Basic Core Curriculum Plus)
Course
340.680.01
Title (credits)
Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (4)
Recommended Courses
The following courses are recommended. Students are encouraged to discuss the selection of
recommended courses with their advisors.
Environmental Health Sciences
Course
180.601
180.640
182.615
182.625
183.641
187.610
188.680
188.681
Title (credits)
Environmental Health (5)
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health (4)
Airborne Particles (3)
Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (4)
Health Effects of Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution (3)
Public Health Toxicology (4)
Fundamentals of Occupational Health (3)
Occupational Health (5)
Health Policy and Management
Course
317.600
317.605
317.610
317.615
Title (credits)
Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy (4)
Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment (4)
Risk Policy, Management and Communication (3)
Topics in Risk Assessment (2)
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ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Epidemiology
Course
340.624
340.717
Title (credits)
Etiology, Prevention & Control of Cancer (4)
Health Survey Research Methods (4) (2nd year doctoral students)
Required Courses by Term
First Term:
Course
550.860.82
340.751
140.651*
340.860
Title (credits)
Academic and Research Ethics (0)
Epidemiologic Methods 1 (5)
Methods in Biostatistics I (4) (or 140.621 Statistical Methods in Public Health I) (4)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
550.600+
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3) (3rd Term)
360.665+
Year 2: Doctoral Students
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars (3)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Second Term:
Course
340.752
140.652*
550.865
340.860
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 2 (5)
Methods in Biostatistics II (4) (or 140.622 Statistical Methods in Public Health II) (4)
Public Health Perspectives in Research (2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Year 2: Doctoral Students
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars (3)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Third term:
Course
340.753
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods III (5)
140.623
Statistical Methods in Public Health II (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics 11(4)
140.653
306.665
340.860
Research Ethics and Integrity: U.S. and International Issues (3) (or Responsible
Conduct of Research)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
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Year 2: Doctoral Students
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars (3)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.754
340.680
Title (credits)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (4)
140.624
140.654
Statistical Methods in Public Health IV (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics IV (4)
340.860
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Year 2: Doctoral Students
Course
340.715
340.860
Title (credits)
Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies (4)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Recommended Courses by Term
First Term:
Course
187.610
188.680
317.600
Title (credits)
Public Health Toxicology (4) (also offered online 2nd term)
Fundamentals of Occupational Health (3)
Introduction to the Risk Sciences and Public Policy (4)
Second Term:
Course
182.625
317.610
340.624
340.717
Title (credits)
Principles of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (4) (also offered
online 4th term)
Risk Policy, Management and Communication (3)
Etiology, Prevention & Control of Cancer (4)
Health Survey Research Methods (4)
Third Term:
Course
180.601.81
180.640
317.605
Title (credits)
Environmental Health (5) (also offered summer term)
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health (4)
Methods in Quantitative Risk Assessment (4)
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Fourth Term:
Course
182.615
183.641
188.681
317.615
Title (credits)
Airborne Particles (3)
Health Effects of Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution (3)
Occupational Health (5)
Topics in Risk Assessment (2)
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Dr. Lisa Jacobson, Director
Dr. Bryan Lau, Co-Director
Although epidemiologic research has become increasingly specialized over the past several decades,
there remains a great need, in both practice and research settings, for general epidemiologists with solid
foundational knowledge in epidemiologic and statistical methods and a clear understanding of general
principles of the dynamics of health and disease in human populations. The General Epidemiology and
Methodology track (GEM) exists to allow individuals interested in careers as generalists to receive the
broad-based training necessary. Students are highly urged to work closely with their advisor to craft a
course plan best suited to meet their needs. The courses listed as “recommended” represent some the
offerings in epidemiology, statistics, and bioscience commonly selected; however, no single combination
of these, or other courses, is recommended as a general rule. Students selecting the General
Epidemiology and Methodology track can be advised by any faculty member in the Department. Doctoral
students interested in the Methodology track are highly encouraged to apply for the MHS degree program
in Biostatistics. Other tracks that are offered include Epidemiology of Aging and
Pharmacoepidemiology.
Although not its main intent, the General Epidemiology and Methodology track may be selected by
students with specific interests outside of the other areas of concentration (e.g., perinatal epidemiology,
injury epidemiology, social epidemiology) to allow maximal flexibility in tailoring an optimal course plan.
Such students are also urged to work very closely with their advisor to select appropriate learning
experiences from among the university-wide offerings. General Epidemiology and Methodology is also
the administrative home for students pursuing the Doctor of Public Health degree program in
Epidemiology.
In addition to coursework, a key part of the educational mission of the Department is ongoing discussions
based on current articles in leading journals and proposed and current research. Students are expected
to participate in the General Epidemiology and Methodology Journal Club scheduled to meet the third
Tuesday of each month (12:15 – 1:20 pm). Additionally, GEM hosts Research – in – Progress sessions
held during the “STATEPI” meetings. Schedules of these meetings may be obtained by contacting Ms.
Judy Konig at [email protected].
The five tracks in General Epidemiology and Methodology are laid out below:
Track One is Methodology
Track Two is Epidemiology of Aging
Track Three is Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
Track Four is Individualized
Track Five is the DrPH program (please see the section on the DrPH program)
Required for all non-DrPH degree students in General Epidemiology and Methodology
(see Track Five for DrPH requirements and recommendations):
340.645
340.731
340.660
Introduction to Clinical Trials (3) (Held 2nd term in class; 1st term online)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 1 (4)
Practical Skills in Conducting Research in Clinical Epidemiology and
Investigation (3) (PhD and ScD students only)
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Required Courses by Term
First Term:
YEAR ONE
Course
550.860.82
140.621
340.731
340.751
340.860
550.600+
360.665+
Title (credits)
Academic and Research Ethics (0)
Statistical Methods in Public Health 1 (4)# or 140.651 Methods in Biostatistics 1 (4)#
(Students electing the Methodology track (track one) should complete the "650
series" in Biostatistics.)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 1 (4)
Epidemiologic Methods 1 (5)#
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3) (3rd Term)
YEAR TWO
Course
340.660
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Practical Skills in Conducting Research in Clinical Epidemiology and Investigation (3)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3) (2nd year for doctoral students only)+
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Second Term:
YEAR ONE
Course
140.622
340.645
340.752
550.865
340.860
Title (credits)
Statistical Methods in Public Health 2 (4)# (or 140.652 Methods in Biostatistics 2 (4)#
Introduction to Clinical Trials (3)
Epidemiologic Methods 2 (5) #
Public Health Perspectives on Research (2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
YEAR TWO
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars (3) (2nd year for doctoral students only)+
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
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Third Term:
YEAR ONE
Course
140.623
340.753
340.860
Title (credits)
Statistical Methods in Public Health 3 (4)# (or 140.653 Methods in Biostatistics 3 (4)#
Epidemiologic Methods 3 (5) #
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
550.600+
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3) (3rd Term)
360.665+
YEAR TWO
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminars (3) (2nd year for doctoral students only)+
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Fourth Term:
YEAR ONE
Course
140.624
340.754
340.860
Title (credits)
Statistical Methods in Public Health 4 (4)# (or 140.654 Methods in Biostatistics 4 (4)#
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)+ #
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
YEAR TWO
Course
340.715
340.860
Title (credits)
Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies (4)
(2nd year for doctoral students only)+
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
#This course has a separate lab.
-Required for doctoral students; usually taken in the second year.
+Required for doctoral students only
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Track One:
Methodology track
The Methodology Track is designed for doctoral and masters students seeking a concentrated
focus in qualitative and quantitative methods used in Epidemiologic research. The goal of this
track is to provide an in-depth experience and knowledge of methods through coursework and
research beyond that obtained from the core Epidemiologic curriculum, which may then be
broadly applied in the field of Epidemiology and also, provides the foundation for a career in
methodologic development.
Recommended Courses by Term for Track One: Methodology
Students should take each of the courses indicated with an asterisk and 3 of the others:
(Recommended courses are generally taken during years 2 and 3 except for alternate year
courses. Please review the pre-requisites for any courses in case you need to take those in Year
One.)
First Term:
Course
340.646
340.728
140.651
330.657
Title (credits)
Epidemiology and Public Health Impact of HIV and AIDS (4)
Advanced Methods for the Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4)*
Methods in Biostatistics I (4)*
Statistics for Psychosocial Research: Measurement. (4)
Second Term:
Course
340.620
340.624
340.641
340.666
340.732
140.652
140.658
183.631
260.631
330.603
380.603
Title (credits)
Principles of Clinical Epidemiology (2)
Etiology, Prevention & Control of Cancer (4)
Healthcare Epidemiology (4)
Foundations of Social Epidemiology (3)
Principles of Genetics 2 (3)
Methods in Biostatistics II (4)*
Statistics for Psychosocial Research: Structural Models (4)
Fundamentals of Human Physiology (4)
Immunology, Infection, and Diseases (3)
Psychiatric Epidemiology (3)
Demographic Methods for Public Health (4)
Third Term:
Course
340.606
340.607
340.609
340.733
340.769
140.640
140.653
140.655
Title (credits)
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (6)
Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (4)
Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology III (3)
Professional Epidemiology Methods (4)
Statistical Methods for Sample Surveys (3)
Methods in Biostatistics III (4)*
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4)
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Third Term (cont.):
Course
140.664
180.640
222.647
224.690
309.616
Title (credits)
Causal Inference in Medicine and Public Health (4)*
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health (4)
Nutrition Epidemiology (3)
Qualitative Research: Theory and Methods (5)
Introduction to Methods for Health Services Research and Evaluation I (2)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.616
340.653
340.677
340.680
340.754
340.770
140.632
140.654
140.656
140.665
224.691
309.617
380.664
390.675
Title (credits)
Epidemiology of Aging (3)
Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigations (3)
Infectious Disease Dynamics: Theoretical and Computational Approaches (3)
Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (4)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)*
Public Health Surveillance (3)
Introduction to the SAS Statistical Package (3)
Methods in Biostatistics IV (4)*
Multilevel Statistical Models in Public Health (4)
Causal Inference in Medicine and Public Health II (3)
Qualitative Data Analysis (5)
Introduction to Methods for Health Services Research and Evaluation II (2)
Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology (4)
Outcomes and Effectiveness Research (3)
Track Two: Aging
Population aging is a worldwide phenomenon and this demographic shift is dramatically illustrated
in projections for the U.S. population. By 2030 approximately 71.5 million people will be over the
age 65 in the U.S., representing 20% of the total population. The epidemiology of aging track is
intended for students who wish to conduct population- and/or patient-based epidemiologic
research in older adults. The program provides advanced training in the conceptual and
methodological frameworks that form a basis for studies of older populations, as well as clinical
issues relevant to older adults that are of paramount public health significance.
Students following this track develop theoretical and practical skills in the study of older adults,
gaining an understanding of the heterogeneity of this group. Special emphasis is given to the
investigation of the epidemiology of geriatric syndromes and age-related functional decline –
including the study of frailty, physical disability, and cognitive impairment in older adults – and
how such knowledge may be translated into novel primary, secondary, and tertiary preventive
opportunities in older populations. The curriculum draws upon aging-related coursework in
several departments across the school, building upon a strong foundation in epidemiology and
biostatistics. As gerontology (the science of aging) is an exceptionally broad and interdisciplinary
endeavor, students are encouraged to work closely with their advisors to accommodate specific
research and career development opportunities.
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The Center on Aging and Health (COAH), a multidisciplinary, cross-school research center
(www.jhsph.edu/AgingandHealth) is located at 2024 Monument Street - Suite 2-700. The COAH
is the home of numerous research projects in aging, including the Women’s Health and Aging
Studies I and II, and the Cardiovascular Health Study. The COAH has close ties with the Welch
Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research as well as the Departments of
Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
The COAH is also the home to a National Institutes of Health training grant in the Epidemiology
and Biostatistics of Aging. This training grant provides funding to selected students pursuing a
doctoral degree, as well as post-doctoral fellows. To be eligible for the training grant, students
must be US citizens or permanent residents. Those who are interested in the training grant
should contact Mr. Brian Buta ([email protected]) for additional information. The COAH also
serves as the administrative house for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Interdepartmental Certificate in Gerontology (http://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-andinstitutes/johns-hopkins-center-on-aging-andhealth/academics/Certificate_pages/gerontology_cert.html).
In addition to the coursework listed below, students interested in the Epidemiology of Aging are
strongly encouraged to attend the following activities:
Seminar
Administrative Home
Place
Contact Person
Center on Aging and Health
2024 Bldg,
Suite 2-700
Brian Buta
([email protected])
Epidemiology of Aging Journal Club Center on Aging and Health
2024 Bldg,
Suite 2-700
Brian Buta
([email protected])
Gerontology Interest Group
Center on Aging and Health
2024 Bldg,
Suite 2-700
Brian Buta
([email protected])
Invited Seminar Series in Aging
Research
Center on Aging and Health
2024 Bldg,
Suite 2-700
Brian Buta
([email protected])
Research in Progress &
Epidemiology and Biostatistics of
Aging Training Grant Sessions
Recommended Courses by Term
First Term:
Course
340.728
309.605
330.657
330.802
Title (credits)
Advanced Methods for Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4)
Health Issues for Aging Populations (3)
Statistics for Psychosocial Research: Measurement (4)
Seminar on Aging, Cognition, and Neurodegenerative Disorders (2)
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Second Term:
Course
Title (credits)
340.620
340.645
340.717
140.658
330.802
Principles of Clinical Epidemiology (2)
Introduction to Clinical Trials (3)
Health Survey Research Methods (4)
Statistics for Psychosocial Research: Structural Models (4)
Seminar on Aging, Cognition, and Neurodegenerative Disorders (2)
Third Term:
Course
260.665
380.753
140.655
340.607
Title (credits)
Biological Basis of Aging (3)
Dynamics of Population Aging (3)
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4)
Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (4)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.616
340.754
140.656
330.618
Title (credits)
Epidemiology of Aging (3)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
Multilevel Statistical Models in Public Health (4)
Mental Health in Later Life (3)
Track Three: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety Track
The Bloomberg School of Public Health is dedicated to the prevention of diseases and
disability globally through its three core activities: education, research, and the application of
new knowledge. Pharmacoepidemiology, the study of the use and effects of medicines in
large populations, is an important part of this mission in both industrialized and developing
countries, since prescription drugs play an important role in improving health and longevity
around the world. Pharmacoepidemiology combines content from pharmacology, including
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, with epidemiology, thus representing a “bridge
discipline” that addresses public health needs. Training in drug safety is also central to the
mission of the School, ranging from population-level assessments of the adverse effects of
drugs to regulatory and clinical processes of risk minimization.
Upon completion of the core courses recommended under this track, students will have
specialized knowledge of the tools and content of pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety.
Participants will have the ability to:
1. Describe the processes of drug development;
2. Explain key requirements in biomedical product regulation and their rationale;
3. Participate in the design of studies, both observational and experimental, to assess
the effectiveness of drugs;
4. Employ epidemiological techniques to study the patterns and determinants of drug
utilization;
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5. Apply scientific approaches to examine drug safety as well as the detection of
adverse drug events.
Interested students should consider the following courses which address various aspects of drug
development, regulation, effectiveness, utilization and safety:
Recommended Courses by Term
First Term:
Course
140.633
317.600
390.631
Title (credits)
Biostatistics in Medical Product Regulation (2)
Introduction to Risk Sciences and Public Policy (4)
Principles of Drug Development (2)
Second Term:
Course
317.610
340.645
340.682
Title (credits)
Risk Policy, Management and Communication (3)
Introduction to Clinical Trials (3)
Pharmacoepidemiology Methods (3)
Third Term:
Course
140.664
317.600
551.607
Title (credits)
Causal inference in Medicine and Public Health (4)
Introduction to Risk Sciences and Public Policy (4)
Pharmaceuticals Managements for Underserved Populations (3)
Fourth Term:
Course
340.684
317.610
410.680
Title (credits)
Pharmacoepidemiology: Drug Utilization (3)
Risk Policy, Management and Communication (3)
Social Ecological Approaches to Adherence to Health Regimens in Chronic
Conditions (3)
Additional courses available through other Johns Hopkins schools:
Course
A&S 410.651
A&S 410.627
ME.330.809
NR.110.508
Title (credits)
Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics (2) (Fall 2013)
Translational Biotechnology: Licensing to Approval (2) (Fall 2013)
Analytical Methods in Clinical Pharmacology (1.5) (Dates and time TBA)
Clinical Pharmacology (3) (Fall 2013)
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In addition to the GEM requirements and courses listed, students who are interested in this
field are encouraged to attend the Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness Seminar Series
and to sign up for the Center’s Listserv. The Department is in the process of developing a
certificate program in Pharmacoepidemiology and will notify the students as soon as the
Certificate Program is open for enrollment.
Track Four:
Individualized
Students designing their own educational programs should choose three to four graduate level
courses in their field from among the offerings of the University.
Track Five:
DrPH Degree Program in Epidemiology
Please see the section on the DrPH program in the Academic Guide for list of requirements.
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GENETIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
Dr. Priya Duggal, Director
In the “post-genomic era” where larger amounts of genetic data are now readily available, it
has become increasingly important to design studies and use analytical techniques that will
accurately detect and describe the role genes play in human disease. Genes alone can
cause some human diseases, and the public health impact of such Mendelian diseases must
be considered. However, for most diseases with complex etiology, many genes and
environmental factors contribute to risk. The field of genetic epidemiology is focused on
designs and analytical techniques to identify how genetic variations contribute to the risk of
disease. The academic program in genetic epidemiology provides background in human
genetics and a comprehensive understanding of study designs and statistical approaches
used in genetic epidemiology. These include assessment of heritability and familial
aggregation, genetic linkage analysis, genetic association analyses in population-based and
family-based studies, gene-gene and gene-environment interactions, structural variants and
the analysis of high-throughput genomic data, including data from whole-genome microarray
and next generation sequencing experiments.
The sequence of genetic epidemiology courses taken during the first year offers a broad
based introduction to techniques of disease variant identification and risk assessment. These
courses complement the required epidemiology and biostatistics sequences and emphasize
how specialized genetic and genomic techniques can be merged with conventional
epidemiologic study designs. Other requirements of the genetic epidemiology concentration
(e.g., Introduction to Molecular Biology) are designed to insure the student has a firm
understanding of the molecular underpinnings of genetics or the necessary programming
demands (e.g. Statistics for Genomics). In addition to the required courses, required journal
clubs and ‘research in progress’ are scheduled monthly, which offers an opportunity for
informal discussions among students and faculty. The monthly Genetic Epidemiology
Seminar Series, held jointly with the Institute for Genetic Medicine, serves as a forum for
presentations of research by faculty within and outside of JHU (attendance required). In
addition, a Genetic Research Day in collaboration with the Institute for Genetic Medicine
occurs in the Fall/Winter and is an opportunity for students to present their work to the
broader JHU research community.
The genetic epidemiology program’s faculty are actively engaged in a wide range of research
projects, including investigations of: birth defects, infectious diseases, cancer, eye and vision
disorders, renal and cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease,
diabetes and metabolic disorders, and developmental disorders. In addition our faculty are
actively involved in methodologic research to develop and assess study designs and
statistical methods for genetic epidemiology and genomics. Current and former students
have conducted their thesis research on a variety of topics including genetic susceptibility to
diabetes, AIDS, bipolar disorder, breast cancer, and asthma. Through collaborative research
projects both within and outside the Department, students are offered the opportunity to
develop their own ideas and implement and advance the analytical methods introduced in
the required courses.
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Required Core Courses in Genetic Epidemiology
All students are required to take the courses below:
Course
340.731
340.732
340.733
340.734
120.602
140.688
Title (credits)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 1 (4)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 2 (3)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 3 (3)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 4 (2)
Introduction to Molecular Biology (4) [pass/fail, suggested for 2nd year]
Statistics for Genomics (3) [suggested for 2nd year]
All students are required to take at least one of the courses listed below to meet the
Departmental requirements of an epidemiologic survey course outside of their area
of concentration (minimum 3 credits).
Course
340.607
340.616
340.624
340.627
330.603
380.664
Title (credits)
Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology (4)
Epidemiology of Aging (3)
Etiology, Prevention & Control of Cancer (4)
Epidemiology of Infectious Disease (4)
Psychiatric Epidemiology (3)
Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology (4)
Recommended Courses
Course
340.640
340.717
120.608
140.632
140.636
140.638
140.641
140.644
140.655
140.778
180.640
260.611
260.612
330.619
Title (credits)
Eye Disease: Epidemiology and Control (1)#
Health Survey Research Methods (4)
Genomics for Public Health (3)
Introduction to SAS Statistical Package (4)
PERL for Bioinformatics (4)#@
Analysis of Biological Sequences (3)
Survival Analysis (3)
Statistical Machine Learning: Methods, Theory and Applications (4)
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4)
Advanced Statistical Computing (3)
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health (4)
Principles of Immunology I (4)
Principles of Immunology II (4)
Analytic Strategies In The Genetics of Psychiatric, Behavioral And Other Complex
Diseases (3)
#
required for Eye & Vision Trainees; @required for MD-GEM fellows
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School of Medicine Courses (also recommended)
Course
*ME 710.734
*ME 710.700
*ME 710.702
Title (credits)
Evolution of Ideas in Human Genetics@
Advanced Topics in Human Genetics@ (3rd Q)
Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (4th Q)
* for more information, please call Dr. David Valle/Sandy Muscelli at 410 955-4260.
@
required for MD-GEM fellows
With your advisor, each student should develop a tailored academic program that balances the students
interests academically and for future career.
Required Courses by Term
First Term:
YEAR ONE
Course
550.860.82
340.751
Title (credits)
Academic and Research Ethics (0)
Epidemiologic Methods 1 (5)
140.621
140.651
Statistical Methods in Public Health I (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics 1(4)*
340.731
340.860
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 1 (4)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
550.600+
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3) (3rd Term)
360.665+
YEAR TWO
Course
120.602
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Introduction to Molecular Biology (4)[Pass/Fail, Recommended 2nd year]
Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology, Part 1 (3) [Doctoral Students only]
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Second Term:
YEAR ONE
Course
340.752
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 2 (5)
140.622
Statistical Methods in Public Health 2 (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics 2(4)*
140.652
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Course
340.732
550.865
340.860
Title (credits)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 2 (3)
Public Health Perspectives on Research (2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
YEAR TWO
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology, part 2 (3) (Doctoral Students only)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Third Term:
YEAR ONE
Course
340.753
340.733
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 3 (5)
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 3 (3)
140.623
140.653
Statistical Methods in Public Health III (4)*
OR
Methods in Biostatistics III (4)*
340.860
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
550.600+
Responsible Conduct of Research (1)
OR
Research Ethics and Integrity: US and International Issues (3) (3rd Term)
360.665
YEAR TWO
Course
340.863
340.860
Title (credits)
Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology, part 3 (3) (Doctoral Students only)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Fourth Term:
YEAR ONE
Course
340.754+
Title (credits)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
140.624
140.654
Statistical Methods in Public Health IV (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics IV (4)*
340.734
340.860
Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 4 (2)
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
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YEAR TWO
Course
340.715+
140.688
340.860
*
Title (credits)
Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies (4) [Doctoral Students only]
Statistics for Genomics (3) [recommended 2nd year]
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research (1)
Doctoral students are encouraged to take the Methods in Biostatistics series (140.651,
nd
140.652, 140.653, 140.654). May be taken in the 2 year after taking the Statistical Methods
st
in Public Health series (140.621, 140.622, 140.623, 140.624) in the 1 year.
*This course has a separate lab
Recommended coursework for the second year of the program is listed below. Masters'
students should choose electives from available epidemiology and non-departmental courses
in accordance with their own interests, after consulting with their advisor. All master's students
should enroll for some credits of 340.820, Thesis Research credits, no later than the second
term of the second year in order to complete their thesis within the two years allotted by the
program.
Recommended Courses by Term
First term:
Course
140.636
260.611
140.641
Title (credits)
PERL for Bioinformatics (4)
Principles of Immunology I (4)
Survival Analysis (3)
Second Term:
Course
260.612
340.717
340.624
Title (credits)
Principles of Immunology II (4)
Health Survey Research Methods (4) (2nd yr doctoral students)
Etiology, Prevention & Control of Cancer (4)
Third Term:
Course
180.640
*ME 710.700
Title (credits)
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health (4)
Human Genetics
Fourth Term:
Course
120.608
380.664
330.619
*ME 710.702
Title (credits)
Genomics for Public Health (3)
Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology (4)
Analytic Strategies In The Genetics of Psychiatric, Behavioral And Other
Complex Diseases (3)
Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
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Dr. Shruti Mehta, Director
The development of antibiotics, improved access to safe food, clean water, sewage disposal and
vaccines has led to dramatic progress in controlling infectious diseases. Despite these remarkable
achievements, infectious diseases remain the leading causes of death in many parts of the world.
Emerging diseases, such as antibiotic-resistant bacteria, SARS coronavirus, and avian and swine
influenza viruses have been identified and some have become established in both the developed
and developing world.
The aim of the infectious disease track is to build upon the core epidemiology curriculum to provide
students with the requisite knowledge of the epidemiology, analytical and laboratory methodology,
immunology and pathogen biology necessary to understand the dynamic interactions of infectious
agents and their hosts, vectors and environment. Capitalizing on the wide range of infectious
disease interests at the school, students in this track take a range of courses offered in the
Department of Epidemiology and other departments to obtain a broad and thorough understanding
of infectious disease epidemiology.
A strength of Infectious Disease Epidemiology is the substantial involvement of faculty with
preeminent national and international studies of infectious diseases. The Department is particularly
strong in the area of HIV/AIDS, where faculty established vanguard studies, including the
Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS) and AIDS Linked to the Intravenous Experience (ALIVE)
that have made fundamental contributions to the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in the United
States. Other areas of focus include other chronic infections such as hepatitis infections and
tuberculosis as well as acute infections including dengue, cholera, malaria, influenza.
Research studies within the program range from the molecular to behavioral, from population-based
surveys to long-term observational studies to large scale cluster-randomized trials to test behavioral
and pharmacologic interventions. Through seminars and discussions with faculty, students become
familiar with ongoing projects within the Infectious Disease Epidemiology concentration. These
projects afford unique opportunities to gain research experience not obtained through coursework,
as well as valuable settings for masters and doctoral thesis projects.
In the Infectious Disease Epidemiology track, masters and doctoral students are required to
complete a minimum number of credit hours in required and elective courses in four broad
categories as listed below. These four categories are 1) required core courses in infectious disease
epidemiology; 2) biology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases; 3) advanced analytical and
statistical methods (for PhD and ScD students); and 4) electives in infectious disease epidemiology.
Students should meet with their academic advisors to plan an enriching program that will meet their
individual academic goals. Required and elective courses may be revised periodically.
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Required Core Courses in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
All students are required to take the courses listed below:
Course
340.627
340.609
340.653
Title (credits)(term)
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (4)* (2nd)
Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3) (3rd)
Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigation (3) (4th)
260.611
Principles of Immunology I (4) (1st)(suggested 2nd year)
AND
Principles of Immunology II (4) (2nd)
OR
Immunology, Infection and Disease (3) (2nd)(suggested 2nd year)
260.612
260.631
340.660
340.717
183.631
Practical Skills in Conducting Research in Clinical Epidemiology & Investigation (3) (1st)
(suggested 2nd year)
OR
Health Survey Research Methods (4) (2nd) (suggested 2nd year)
Fundamentals of Human Physiology (for non-MD doctoral students) (4) (2nd)
(suggested 2nd year)
Biology and Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
All students are required to take at least one of the courses listed below:
Course
340.654
260.622
260.623
260.627
260.636
260.650
Title (credits)(term)
Epidemiology and Natural History of Human Viral Infections (6) (3rd in class, 1st online)
Principles of Bacterial Infection (3) (4th)
Fundamental Virology (4) (1st, suggested 2nd year)
Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infection (4) (2nd)
Evolution of Infectious Disease (3) (1st)
Vector Biology and Vector Borne Diseases (3) (3rd)
Advanced Analytical and Statistical Methods for PhD and ScD Students
in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
PhD and ScD students are required to take at least one of the courses listed below:
Course
Title (credits)(term)
340.677
Infectious Disease Dynamics: Theoretical and Computational Approaches (3) (4th)
340.728
Advanced Methods in the Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4) (1st)
140.641
Survival Analysis (3) (1st)
140.655
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4) (3rd)
140.656
Multilevel Statistical Models in Public Health (4) (4th)
140.658
Statistics for Psycho-social Research: Structural Models (4) (2nd)
140.662
Spatial Analysis and GIS I (3) (3rd)
140.663
Spatial Analysis and GIS II (4) (4th)
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General Electives in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
All students are required to take one of the courses listed below:
Course
340.646
340.651
340.612
340.641
340.744
340.769
340.770
182.640
223.662
223.663
223.665
223.682
223.687
223.689
260.652
260.656
380.761
380.762
Title (credits)(term)
Epidemiology and Public Health Impact of HIV and AIDS (4) (1st, in class; 2nd online)
Emerging Infections (2) (4th)
Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control (2) (3rd)
Healthcare Epidemiology (4) (2nd)
Advanced Topics on Control and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (4) (2nd)
Professional Epidemiology Methods (4) (3rd)
Public Health Surveillance (3) (4th)
Food and Water-Borne Diseases (4) (3rd)
Vaccine Development and Application (4) (2nd)
Infectious Diseases and Child Survival (3) (3rd)
Infection, Immunity and Undernutrition: Interactions and Effects (4) (3rd)
Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects of Tropical Diseases (3) (4th)
Vaccine Policy Issues (3) (3rd)
Biologic Basis of Vaccine Development (3) (4th)
Principles of Public Health Ecology (4) (2nd)
Malariology (4) (4th)
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Public Health Practice (4) (4th)
HIV Infection in Women, Children, and Adolescents (4) (4th)
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Required Courses by Term
First Term:
Course
340.751
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 1 (5)
140.621
140.651
Statistical Methods in Public Health I (4)*
OR
Methods in Biostatistics 1 (4)
340.863
340.728
Doctoral Seminars Epidemiology (3) (2nd yr doctoral students only)
Advanced Methods for Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4)
340.717
340.660
Health Survey Research Methods (4) (2nd yr doctoral students) (offered 2nd term)
OR
Practical Skills in Conducting Research in Clinical Epidemiology & Investigation (3)
260.611
260.623
260.636
340.728
330.657
140.641
340.646
340.845
Principles of Immunology I (4)
Fundamental Virology (4)
Evolution of Infectious Disease (3)
Advanced Methods for Design and Analysis of Cohort Studies (4)
Statistics for Psycho-social Research: Measurement (4)
Survival Analysis (3)
Epidemiology and Public Health Impact of HIV and AIDS (4) (also offered online in 2nd term)
Applied Aspects of Cohort Studies (4)
Second Term:
Course
340.752
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 2 (5)
140.622
140.652
Statistical Methods in Public Health II (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics II (4)
140.658
340.863
550.865
340.627
Statistics for Psycho-social Research: Structural Models (4)
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology (3) (2nd year doctoral students only)
Public Health Perspectives on Research (2)
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (4)
260.631
Immunology, Infection and Disease (3)
OR
Principles of Immunology II (4)
260.612
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Course
183.631
260.627
340.744
223.662
Title (credits)
Fundamentals of Human Physiology (4) (non-MD, 2nd year doctoral students)
Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections (4)
Advanced Topics on Control and Prevention of HIV/AIDS (4)
Vaccine Development and Application (4)
Third Term:
Course
340.753
Title (credits)
Epidemiologic Methods 3 (5)
140.623
Statistical Methods in Public Health III (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics III (4)
140.653
340.863
340.609
340.654
260.650
140.662
140.655
340.612
340.769
182.640
223.663
223.665
223.687
260.650
Doctoral Seminars (3) (2nd yr doctoral students only)
Concepts and Methods in Infectious Disease Epidemiology (3)
Epidemiology and Natural History of Human Viral Infections (6) (also offered online
1st term)
Vector Biology and Vector-Borne Diseases (3)
Spatial Analysis and GIS I (3)
Analysis of Longitudinal Data (4)
Epidemiology Basis of Tuberculosis Control (2)
Professional Epidemiology Methods (4)
Food and Water-Borne Diseases (3)
Infectious Diseases and Child Survival (3)
Infection, Immunity and Undernutrition (4)
Vaccine Policy Issues (3)
Vector Biology and Vector-Borne Diseases (3)
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Fourth Term:
Course
340.754**
Title (credits)
Methodologic Challenges in Epidemiologic Research (5)
140.624
140.654
Statistical Methods in Public Health IV (4)
OR
Methods in Biostatistics IV* (4)
340.715
340.653
340.677
140.663
140.656
260.622
340.651
340.764
223.682
223.689
260.656
380.761
380.762
Problems in the Design of Epidemiologic Studies (4) (2nd year doctoral students)
Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigations (3)
Infectious Disease Dynamics (3)
Spatial Analysis and GIS II (4)
Multilevel Models in Public Health (4)
Principles of Bacterial Infection (3)
Emerging Infections (2)
Public Health Surveillance (3)
Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects of Tropical Diseases (3)
Biologic Basis of Vaccine Development (3)
Malariology (4)
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Public Health Practice (4)
HIV in Women, Children, and Adolescents (4)
550.860 Research Ethics (1 )++ course is offered each term. This course meets the School
requirements. Students may also take 306.665 or 360.670 to satisfy the ethics requirement.
** Required for doctoral students only
Black=department/school wide requirements
Red=ID EPI required courses
Blue=ID EPI requirement – one biology and one advanced analytical course
Purple=ID EPI electives
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