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Degree Programs
Postdoctoral Training Program
In-Country Training Program
Blood Safety Training
Substance Abuse Research Training
In-Country Advanced Research Training


DEGREE PROGRAMS

The applicant admitted into the degree program will receive intensive training in his/her specialty. The program is part of the graduate education experience of the University at Albany, School of Public Health. The departments of Epidemiology and Biomedical Sciences offer training leading to the MS, PhD and DrPH degrees. Training leading to PhD or DrPH degrees is available on a very limited basis. Two years is generally required to complete the requirements for the MS degree, while four years or more is usually necessary to complete the requirements of the PhD or DrPH degree.


Degree Program in Epidemiology (MS)

This program is designed to develop skills and capability in the practice, research, and teaching of the discipline of epidemiology which includes an understanding of the theory, methods, and knowledge of epidemiology. The recipient of this degree will:
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Have a general understanding of the history, legal basis, and organization of public health practice
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Be able to define, compute, and interpret fundamental epidemiologic measures and explain the meaning of validity and precision in the context of epidemiologic research
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Have experience with techniques for collecting data and understanding and applying the principles for assessing the quality of measurement of disease exposure
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Understand and appropriately apply basic statistical techniques for the analysis of epidemiologic data
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Demonstrate the ability to interpret and present the results of epidemiologic research
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Have knowledge of behavioral interventions

Degree Program in Public Health (PhD or DrPH)

This program is only available on a limited basis with advance approval (contact the program). The program provides the applicant with a broad knowledge of basic and applied infectious disease epidemiologic concepts and principles. The recipient of this degree will be able to apply this knowledge to:
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The biological, physical, and chemical factors that affect the health of communities
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The distribution of disease or conditions in populations, and factors that affect this distribution
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Concepts and methods of relevant social and behavioral sciences
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The collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and interpretation of health data
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Planning, policy analysis, and administration of health programs


Note: Applicants in both degree programs and post-doctoral programs are required to participate in mandatory intensive ethics training sessions. Subjects covered include research ethics, data management, data ownership, publications, misconduct, and intellectual property issues. Information is also provided on informed consent in human subjects’ research, responsible use of animals, issues relating to genetic testing, and information and issues relating to conflicts of interest



POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM

Post-doctoral training at the Wadsworth Center Laboratories in Albany offers an intensive one- to two-year program for individuals with MD, DVM and PhD degrees or PhD candidates who will conduct research for their dissertations in both countries. Trainees work under the direction of a dedicated mentor and participate in academic functions including courses at Albany SPH, seminars, journal clubs, and research meetings. The goal of this training is for the trainee to conduct sustainable independent research at a host country institution. Wadsworth Center faculty support trainees in developing: scientific presentations; grant writing skills; a strong background in bioethics, good clinical practice and biosafety; and acquiring the fundamentals of data management, research administration, and the management of intellectual property skills.



IN-COUNTRY TRAINING PROGRAM

The short-term in-country training programs will be held on a yearly basis. The curriculum for each of these courses will focus on specific issues of concern to the Eastern and Central European partners. The in-country program will use a workshop format that will utilize faculty members from the home country and faculty members from the US Program, with additional experts invited for formal presentations.

The short-term in-country programs have three goals:
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Provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience in infectious diseases from all participants
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Introduce participants to new laboratory and epidemiologic methods
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Promote the New York State International Training Program and interview potential applicants



BLOOD SAFETY TRAINING

The objectives of blood safety training are to acquaint the fellow with current transfusion practice and issues, provide specific experience in a hospital transfusion medicine rotation, and to discuss in detail issues of blood safety, transfusion safety and the emerging public health role of blood centers. Trainees may choose between a 12-15 month program that combines epidemiology and biostatistics coursework at the School of Public Health in Albany with a preceptorship at New York Blood Center. Alternatively, trainees with a background in epidemiology may participate in a 4-month transfusion medicine and blood safety program exclusively at New York Blood Center.


SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESEARCH TRAINING

The Center for Drug Use and HIV Research at the National Development and Research Institute (NDRI) oversees this internship, which is designed to provide training in community based research in drug and alcohol use. This may be offered as an independent short-term course of 3-7 months or for a Fogarty trainee with an interest in IDU prevention and HIV/STI/TB prevention and control methods who is already enrolled in an MS or MPH program.


IN-COUNTRY ADVANCED RESEARCH TRAINING

The in-country advanced research training supports projects of fellows who have returned to their home country after training. The focus of training includes transfer and application of knowledge and technical expertise; expanding research capacity; and expanding collaborative research efforts in the home institution to assist trainees in becoming independently supported scientists.



Last updated: Wednesday, December 20, 2006

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