Appl Epidemiology Pub Hlth

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Whether in the clinic, community or laboratory, analytical methods are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in medicine. This quantitative course emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and the application of theory to explore relevant and pressing scientific questions utilizing real health data. In addition to learning how to interpret and critique scientific findings (whether they be presented in manuscript or media form), students will also gain hands-on experience working with publicly available datasets, learning to code in SAS, and developing their own population health research questions and methods. Utilizing these translatable skills will aid students both academically and professionally as they pursue their career goals and aspirations.