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Pavan Lohia CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy University of California, IrvineIrvine Valley College
Life of an Epidemiologist
Slide2Education & Background
Lifestyle of being an Epidemiologist
Types of jobs in EpidemiologyChallenges, Accomplishments, Future of the fieldWhat you need to know as a future epidemiologist
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Slide3City University of New York, School of Public Health – Master of Public Health – Concentration: Community Health & Preventative Medicine
University of California, Irvine. –
B.S. Public Health Science, Minor: Business Management University of Sussex, United Kingdom– Physics ProgramIrvine Valley College, Irvine CA – A.A. Social & Behavioral Sciences
Education
Slide4Public Health Researcher for CDC, University of CA, CUNYClinical Researcher in Infectious Diseases & EpidemiologyInternal Medicine Researcher in Sleep Apnea Global Health Project DevelopmentGuest speaker for topics in Public Health
EMS – Fire, Police, Medical
Technology Development (Web, Software, Informatics)Academia Administration (Student Services)
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Background
Slide5The study of the distribution and determinants of disease frequency in human populations and the application of this study to control health problems (Aschengrau 2003)Why does a disease develop in some people and not others?Population Health
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What is Epidemiology?
Slide61.Determine extent of burden of disease. This is to answer questions like “which diseases are more important for public health intervention”.2. Identify cause of disease. This helps determine how to intervene diseases; sometimes seeks to identify vulnerable groups for public health intervention.3. Study natural history and prognosis of disease.
4. Evaluate existing and new preventions and treatments for disease.
5. Provide foundation for public health policies.
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Objectives of Epidemiology
Slide7RESEARCHScientific WritingQuantitative & Qualitative AnalysisConduct variety of epidemiological studiesWork in healthcare, laboratories, research, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, government agencies…Career potentials are limitless, depending on the scope of your education/expertise
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Life of an Epidemiologist
Slide8Research – high costs, pressure to publish, study designs, grants/fundingEducation – Need high levels of epidemiological based education, ranging from masters to doctoral level at the leastExperience – MUST! The field is ever-changing due to its human and biological natures “Causation doesn’t mean correlation” – Who knows what this means in the field of Epidemiology?
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Challenges
Slide9Social & political trends impacting studies and work of Epi Professionals Lack of financial resources (biology, chemistry, and physics, for example, receive 4X more grants and contracts than epidemiology)Demand of epidemiologists is growing around the globe – Why?Increase in global population
Changes in disease patterns (Re-emergence of eradicated diseases)
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Future of the Field
Slide10Focus goals on HIGHER EDUCATION Get involved in Research EARLY (You don’t have to wait for college) Build relationships with Professors & Professionals related to the field (Start local – aim globally) – this field requires collaborationConstantly seek out new scientific and health knowledge
Key Takeaway: Start early, even today! Students often wait for “opportunity” or focus on “GPA”. Diversify your knowledge and skills. This is not for everyone, it requires passion for people, knowledge, and patience.
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Guide to a future in Epidemiology
Slide11Contact: Pavan Lohia E-mail: PavLyfe@Gmail.comLinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/lohiapavan/As a student and a professional, I hope this information serves you well. As you progress through your academics, feel free to contact me, I would be glad to help! This is what Public Health is all about – Collaboration!
Thank You
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