During the course of a PhD program in Epidemiology, students develop a range of skills, including:
- Research design: Understanding how to create and implement epidemiologic studies. - Data analysis: Proficiency in statistical software and techniques to analyze complex data sets. - Critical thinking: Ability to evaluate and interpret scientific literature and research findings. - Communication: Skills to effectively present research results to both scientific and lay audiences. - Ethics: Knowledge of ethical principles in conducting human research.