Steps to complete Component A. There are three steps:
1. Select an epidemiologic article from a research journal that addresses an aspect of our objectives.
Understand fundamental epidemiological terms and concepts;
Comprehend and differentiate types and purposes of epidemiological investigations;
Describe and apply epidemiological models and measurements to study the distribution and determinants of health-related events in local, regional, national, and global populations; and
Explore epidemiologic strategies employed in historic and/or ongoing epidemiological challenges.
2. Provide your selected article’s title, author(s), source, e.g. journal’s name, year that the article was published, and the article’s link.
Steps to complete Part 1’s Component B:
Write a paragraph (> 10 sentences) and post it below (after your posted article’s bibliographic information).
1. Include in your paragraph:
A) An overview sentence) describing the purpose of the article.
B) A sentence(s) describing the investigation’s objectives, significance, methods (strengths/weaknesses), findings/conclusions, and future directions.
C) Provide a sentence(s) summarizing the findings.
D) Discuss the epidemiological significance of the topic and article, and/or future strategies/potential solutions to the epidemiological/scientific/public health challenge/dilemma/situation.
E) Write two questions (one objective and one contemplative) for replies and discussion.
