Since 2002, the PhD in Epidemiology program in the Department of Public Health Sciences has trained innovative and productive epidemiologists in the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations, both locally and nationally/internationally. Set within a large medical center with all its clinical research resources and collaborative faculty, our doctoral program prepares students for academic careers focused on research and education in the public health and medical fields, as well as careers in private industry, government, and non-profit agencies. Our students come from around the world, and while in Rochester, live, learn, and grow in an academic environment that nurtures individuality, scientific inquiry, intellectual discussion, and personal development.
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Program Highlights
- The Epidemiology PhD program trains innovative and productive epidemiologists in the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations
- Interdisciplinary courses in epidemiology theory and methods, applied epidemiology, biostatistics, data management and statistical programming, ethics, and public health are coupled with broad based research training to develop skilled epidemiologists
- Students research takes advantage of faculty and resources of a large academic medical center, providing numerous opportunities for clinical and community based research
- Stipends, health insurance, as well as training and conference travel expenses are provided for doctoral study
- The program prepares students for careers in academia, government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector
- The Epidemiology PhD program exists within the Department of Public Health Sciences, which also houses MS programs in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Services Research, and Clinical Investigations, and a PhD program in Health Services Research
Contact Us
For information related to the doctoral degree program in Epidemiology, please contact:
David Rich, Sc.D., M.P.H., Director
Epidemiology Doctoral Program
Department of Public Health Sciences
265 Crittenden Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14642
Office: (585) 275-1985
Fax: (585) 461-4532
Administrative: (585) 275-8784