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Orientation of International Introductory Course on Field Epidemiology

This introductory course on field epidemiology provides a basic concept of public health and epidemiology, with a focus on surveillance, outbreak investigation, study design, and biostatistics. It aims to build networks among public health professionals in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

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Orientation of International Introductory Course on Field Epidemiology

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  1. Orientation of International Introductory Course on Field Epidemiology June 5, 2006 Potjaman Siriarayapon, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.P.H. International Field Epidemiology Training Program-Thailand Bureau of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand

  2. Self introduction • Name • Country • Job and responsibilities • Area of interest in public health • Other……..

  3. Introductory Course on Field Epidemiology • It was first designed for the trainees in the FETP • Extended to include public health professionals who interested in epidemiology • International course for the public health professionals in the South East Asian region

  4. Who are the participants? • 2-year training program • 11 Thai trainees (9 physicians, 2 vet) • 4 Inter trainees; China (2), Cambodia(2) • One-month introductory course • 7 Thai doctors & public health professional • 12 from Brunei, Cambodia, China (Yunnan), Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam 34 participants

  5. Field Epidemiology Training Program(FETP) in Thailand • Began in 1980 • 27th year of the program • 3rd country after USA and Canada • International program started in 1998 • 9th year of the international program

  6. Why is the Introductory course? • Providing a basic concept of field epidemiology and public heath (with some biostatistics) • Building the network of public health professionals in Thailand and international

  7. What will you learn in the Introductory course? Main topics • Surveillance and outbreak investigation • Epidemiological study designs and biostatistic • Public health related issue • Group exercise (Problem-based) Pre-test and Post-test (25 questions)

  8. Level of difficulty • Basic to moderate level in epidemiology • Introductory in biostatistics • New topic: simulation model

  9. Daily activities in the next 4 weeks • 8.30-9.00 A.M. - Review session • 1-2 persons/day • Summary of yesterday session • 9.00 A.M.-12.00 P.M. - Lecture • Introduce lecturers/guest speakers (with acknowledgment at the end of session) • 1.30-4.30 P.M. - Exercise/Lecture

  10. Special events • Cultural day (Friday of 2nd week, 16th June) • Trip for sight seeing (provide transportation cost for 2 days)

  11. Department of Disease Control B. of GCD B. of AIDS,STD,TB B. of Vector-Borne D. B. of Epidemiology Ministry of Public Health Department …………. Office of Permanent Secretary Provincial Health office Hospitals/ Health Centers FETP

  12. Training place: FETP section, Bureau of Epidemiology (BoE), 6th floor of the Permanent Secretary Building You are here DDC FETP BoE

  13. Facilities in the MOPH • Food shops • Banks • Post office • Sport complex • Health clinics • Thai Massage

  14. Special food for vegetarian and Muslim &Shopping area • Department of Health • Muslim food • Vegetarian food DDC FETP BoE • FDA • Vegetarian food • Shoping area

  15. Contact persons • Ms.Vanlaya : International participant • Office phone: 02-590-1732 • Mobile phone: 01-845-7445 • Ms.Jarunee : Thai participant • Office phone: 02-590-1732 • Mobile phone: 01-441-4884 • Technical supervision • Dr Chuleeporn, Dr Jakkarat • Dr Potjaman • Dr Michael • Dr Siwaporn, Dr Pawinee

  16. Question

  17. Welcome to Thailandand Field Epidemiology…

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