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Summer-Only Master of Science in Epidemiology

Join our Department of Epidemiology advising session on July 6, 2016, to learn about our mission, research, education, and program details for aspiring epidemiologists. Explore courses, thesis requirements, and application information.

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Summer-Only Master of Science in Epidemiology

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  1. Summer-Only Master of Science in Epidemiology Department of Epidemiology Advising Session July 6, 2016

  2. Introductions • Dr. Albert Hofman, MD, PhD • Chair, Department of Epidemiology • ahofman@hsph.harvard.edu • Dr. Fran Cook, SD • Ellen Y. Furxhi, MS • Assistant Director of Graduate Studies • elfurxhi@hsph.harvard.edu • Eric DiGiovanni • Graduate Studies Coordinator • edigiova@hsph.harvard.edu

  3. Department of Epidemiology:Mission To evaluate and improve human health through research and education. We strive to accomplish our mission through three major approaches…

  4. Mission Research • Well-grounded multidisciplinary research toward assembling the distribution and determinants of human illness with the aim of establishing reasoned preventative measures Methodology • Continuous efforts to improve methods for epidemiological investigation, to enhance validity and efficiency, and to expand the scope of activities in which epidemiologic methods can be usefully applied Education • Preparation of future researchers and practitioners in the field of epidemiology, as well as dissemination of knowledge to health professionals, and the general public

  5. Department of Epidemiology Student Handbook 2015-2016 Handbook

  6. Summer-Only Master of Science in Epidemiology • Open to applicants with a medical degree or master’s-level background in relevant disciplines (e.g., biology, chemistry, genetics, physiology, bioengineering, and related social and computational sciences). • 42.5 credits • 20 credits can be taken at HSPH before starting program • At most 12.5 credits can be taken as Pass/Fail • Thesis (5 – 12.5 credits) graded at Pass/Fail • 3 summers (winters), & few online courses

  7. Academic Dates

  8. Requirements

  9. Required courses (20 credits)

  10. Elective courses (10-17.5 credits) • Summer & Winter • Cannot take Fall or Spring, except for a few online • Fall Semester • Applied Regression for Clinical Research (BIO213) • Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis • Design and Conduct of Trials in Preventive Medicine • Public-Use Data Bases for Epidemiology and Health Services Research • Spring Semester • Linear and Longitudinal Analysis • Introduction to Data Mining and Risk prediction • Decision Analysis

  11. BIO213: Applied Regression for Clinical Research • Distance Learning add-on to BIO213 • Synchronous • Mon/Wed: 8:30 – 10:30 Lectures from Kresge G1 • TA monitors chat box and relays questions • Asynchronous • Videotape of Lectures • See John Orav if you have questions

  12. MPH-EPI Online Elective Courses • Option if space exists • MPH-EPI students given priority • Chunkand Test • Synchronous and Asynchronous format • See Fran Cook if you have questions

  13. Supervised Research Project (EPI315)-Thesis • Supervised by local mentor and Harvard faculty member • Harvard faculty member (ideally from the Department of Epidemiology) identified by the end of the second summer of course work. • Assists in the supervision of the student on the project and determines when the project is completed (typically when there is a manuscript suitable for publication).

  14. Thesis Credits – EPI 315 (5–12.5 credits) • Students should register for EPI 315 in the Summer session if the project is to be completed in time for a November graduation date. Registration in EPI 315 during Winter Session is required for a March graduation date or Spring Semester for a May graduation date.

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  19. Examples of 2016 Thesis • Renal outcomes following transjugularintrahepaticportosystemic shunt placement • Derivation and validation of the Acute Organ Failure Score to predict outcome in critically ill patients • Association of dialysis vintage on outcomes after kidney transplantation • Trend in radiation therapy referral and utilization post-prostatectomy • Implementation of data-driven vital sign parameters to decrease monitor alarms burden in a pediatric cardiac care unit. • Retention of physicians in rural areas • Application of AHA/ACC cholesterol guidelines among HIV patients • Pre-operative cervical traction and neurological recovery • Factors associated with new-onset depression after stroke • Breast cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction

  20. Application • December 15 for degree programs • See HSPH webpage for details • Application + Statement • GRE or MCAT • Transcripts • Letters of Recommendation (3) • Proposal for potential thesis required with application to HSPH • Indication for feasibility to complete degree • Can be changed later • Letter from local mentor required with application to HSPH • Indicates that the mentor has read the proposal and agrees to supervisor the student on the project.

  21. Epi Website Overview • Eric DiGiovanni

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