Revised PhD in Epidemiology Competencies (Effective Fall 2022)
PHD1. Demonstrate expertise in pathophysiology (immunity and immunopathogenesis) of human disease for application to epidemiological research
PHD2. Apply the concepts of causal inference for estimation of valid effects, taking into account sampling and sources of error, to improve the validity and public health relevance of epidemiologic studies
PHD3. Demonstrate effective audience-appropriate oral and written communication skills, especially through application of evidence-based pedagogical techniques to undergraduate or graduate student instruction
PHD4. Develop, conduct, and defend a series of novel studies that addresses an important public health issue through application of appropriate epidemiologic methods