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Epidemiology, PhD draft

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore , United States
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Program Overview

Epidemiology, PhD

The PhD program in Epidemiology is anchored in public health and quantitative population research and analysis. Students approach research using epidemiologic methods to understand complex human health problems.


Overview

The PhD comprises two years of coursework followed by two (or more) years of research. Students are required to complete a teaching training curriculum and serve as teaching assistants for methods and topical courses. Additionally, students must successfully complete a written comprehensive exam, a practice oral exam, a preliminary oral exam, multiple oral and poster presentations, and a final dissertation including presentation and defense.


Program Highlights

  • Complete at least 64 credits of coursework with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (B or higher average in required courses)
  • Successfully pass the written comprehensive examination at the doctoral level
  • Complete the teacher training (TA) curriculum, including serving as a TA in 3 departmental courses or time in service
  • Present their proposed doctoral research as a professional seminar to the Department
  • Pass the Departmental Oral Examination
  • Pass the Graduate Board Preliminary Oral Examination
  • Fulfill the primary data collection requirement
  • Develop and conduct independent research culminating in a doctoral dissertation
  • Present their completed dissertation research in a formal seminar (open to the public)
  • Successfully defend their dissertation during the Final Oral Examination

Funding for the PhD program

The PhD program in Epidemiology grants four years of tuition support, stipend, individual health insurance including dental, vision, and other benefits; provided the PhD students progress as expected and required by the academic program.


PhD Student Employee Union and Collective Bargaining Agreement

Information about the TRU-JHU PhD Student Union and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) can be found on the University website.


Program Requirements

  • Complete required coursework
  • Pass the written comprehensive examination
  • Complete the teacher training (TA) curriculum
  • Present proposed doctoral research as a professional seminar
  • Pass the Departmental Oral Examination
  • Pass the Graduate Board Preliminary Oral Examination
  • Fulfill the primary data collection requirement
  • Develop and conduct independent research culminating in a doctoral dissertation
  • Present completed dissertation research in a formal seminar
  • Successfully defend the dissertation during the Final Oral Examination

Course Requirements

  • CEPH Cells to Society Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Track-Specific Courses
  • Course outside of their track
  • Recommended courses

Track-Specific Courses

The Department of Epidemiology offers several tracks, including:


  • Cancer Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular and Clinical Epidemiology
  • Clinical Trials and Evidence Synthesis
  • Environmental Epidemiology
  • Epidemiology of Aging
  • General Epidemiology and Methodology
  • Genetic Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Department Comprehensive Examination

A two-day written Department comprehensive examination is administered to all students enrolled in Epidemiology degree programs in late May of the first academic year.


Dissertation Steps

  • Develop a dissertation research proposal
  • Form a Thesis Advisory Committee
  • Present the dissertation research proposal in a Doctoral Proposal Seminar
  • Pass the Departmental Oral Examination
  • Pass the Preliminary Oral Examination
  • Conduct research and collect data
  • Write and defend the dissertation

Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM) for the Doctor of Philosophy

The Department of Epidemiology reserves the right to augment the Doctoral PPM for BSPH.


Expectations of PhD Student Workers

  • Assignment of work appointments
  • Supplemental work
  • Communication with Supervisors
  • Work performance
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Summer Internships
  • Remote work
  • Traveling internationally
  • International students

Milestones Flowchart

A flowchart outlining the milestones and deadlines for PhD students in the Department of Epidemiology.


Competencies

Epidemiology Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program competencies are organized by Track, including:


  • Cancer Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular and Clinical Epidemiology
  • Clinical Trials and Evidence Synthesis
  • Environmental Epidemiology
  • Epidemiology of Aging
  • General Epidemiology and Methodology
  • Genetic Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Each track has its own set of competencies that students are expected to master.


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