Why Public Health Needs More Epidemiologists

There currently is a shortage of epidemiologists in the U.S., and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for epidemiologists is projected to increase 30% through 2030. The following live event took place on Saturday, July 16th at 1:00 p.m. ET and featured. Dr. Annette Regan from the University of San Francisco.
Agenda:
- What is epidemiology;
- What does an epidemiologist do and their role in public health;
- Why is there an increased demand for epidemiologists; and/or
- What you learn from an MPH with a concentration in epidemiology
Presented By:
This Live Event is brought to you by the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions, which is leading the charge in educating professionals who can apply methodological training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methods through a social justice lens with a focus on reducing health disparities, promoting health equity, and improving population health, especially among historically and systemically disadvantaged communities.
Guest:
Dr. Annette Regan, MPH, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Faculty Lead for the MPH Program at the University of San Francisco Orange County Campus. Dr. Regan's background is in the epidemiological evaluation of maternal and child health programs, with specific expertise in the evaluation of maternal vaccination programs. Her research includes the application of complex epidemiological analyses to investigate three key areas of vaccine program evaluation: vaccine uptake, safety and effectiveness.
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[@beatricesiaw8776]

I would like to be an epidemiologist! Data analysis and review.

[@TWForeeever]

This was great! Thanks for sharing this

[@vikiluch99]

Thank you for the video. Is it possible to find an entry job in US in this field? I have a MPH and Epidemiology from another country.