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340.860.01
Current Topics in Epidemiologic Research

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Friday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Concurrent or prior introductory epidemiology course.

Description
Attended by both students and faculty, this seminar series is an opportunity for the Department to come together once a week and provides a broader perspective on contemporary issues in epidemiology and its research. As a student, you directly benefit from attendance at these seminars through exposure to cutting-edge, ongoing research, which helps you to develop and refine your own research questions, prepare for the Departmental comprehensive exam (end of Year 1), and engage with faculty and your colleagues.
Provides presentations of current research in the Department and in the field of epidemiology, and offers an opportunity for discussion and clarification of epidemiologic methods as applied in research settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss current epidemiologic research being conducted by or in collaboration with the JHSPH Department of Epidemiology
  2. Interact with Department faculty and epidemiologic researchers
  3. Discuss topics related to professional development as an epidemiologist
Special Comments

Meets every Friday during the term. Seminars begin promptly at 12:15. Attendance of 7 sessions is required.