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A Career as a Epidemiologist.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Prescott, Elaine.
- Series:
- Careers ; no. 442
- Institute research ; no. 442
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Epidemiologists--Vocational guidance.
- Epidemiologists.
- Epidemiology--Vocational guidance.
- Epidemiology.
- Public health--Vocational guidance.
- Public health.
- Public health personnel--Vocational guidance.
- Public health personnel.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (30 pages) : illustrations.
- Place of Publication:
- : Institute for Career Research, 2012.
- Summary:
- PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTS SEARCHING FOR THE CAUSES AND CURES OF DISEASES AND EPIDEMICSEpidemiologists are often referred to as medical detectives. Much like any other detective, they hunt for clues, carry out investigations, and verify facts. But rather than chase down criminals, epidemiologists search for the causes and patterns of diseases in populations in order to prevent or control them.Epidemiology differs from other medical specialties in its fundamental approach to health. Whereas clinical medicine deals with individual patients, epidemiology is concerned with the health of entire populations. Epidemiologists study all kinds of diseases and disabilities including: Chronic diseasesInfectious diseases Illnesses that result from various environmental exposuresIllnesses that are related to genetic traitsInjuriesMental illnessesEpidemiologists make major contributions to the health of populations at the local and national level, as well as globally. As the fundamental science underlying public health practice, epidemiology provides all the tools that are required for the study of public health problems and the design of adequate control measures. They also provide scientific data to help governments, health agencies, healthcare providers, and communities deal with epidemics and other health issues. They are employed by local, state and federal government agencies; hospitals and other healthcare facilities; colleges and universities; research laboratories and pharmaceutical companies; and other public and private-sector organizations. The field of epidemiology has played a critical role in many important discoveries over the years. Here are just a few:At a minimum, a master's degree in epidemiology from a school of public health is required in order to work as an epidemiologist. Many epidemiologists go on to earn a doctorate in epidemiology in
- order to deepen their knowledge and expand their career opportunities. Some epidemiologists also hold additional professional degrees, such as medicine or nursing. To be successful in this field, you should excel in the sciences and have a comfortable grasp of mathematical concepts, since statistical analysis is a key aspect of epidemiology. Good communications skills are also essential, including listening, speaking and writing. Moreover, a curious and open mind will help you go far in this field.
- Contents:
- Intro
- A CAREER AS AN EPIDEMIOLOGIST
- WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
- HISTORY OF THIS CAREER
- WHERE YOU MIGHT WORK
- DESCRIPTION OF WORK DUTIES
- TRUE STORIES OF WORKING PROFESSIONALS
- I Work on Helping People With AIDS
- I Work for a Poison Control Center
- I Am a Professor at Johns Hopkins University
- PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- ATTRACTIVE FEATURES OF THIS CAREER
- UNATTRACTIVE FEATURES
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING YOU WILL NEED
- EARNINGS
- OUTLOOK FOR THIS CAREER
- STARTING YOUR CAREER
- ASSOCIATIONS
- PERIODICALS.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-280-88031-7
- 9786613721624
- 1-4416-2447-3
- OCLC:
- 1011217373
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