
Welcome to the Epidemiology
Section
The central activity of
the MPHA Epidemiology Section is the annual Michigan Epidemiology
Conference. The 7th annual conference was held on Friday, April 4, 2008 on the Michigan State University
campus.
2008 Michigan Epidemiology Conference information
Prior Michigan Epidemiology Conferences
Vision
To
provide a venue to foster communication and collaboration between
epidemiologists in Michigan, and to promote epidemiology and public
health through training, research, and advocacy.
Mission
The
MPHA Epidemiology Section is an epidemiology professional association
concerned with the establishment and maintenance of requisite
epidemiologic capacity to promote public health in the State of
Michigan. It provides opportunities for networking, mentoring,
professional development of students, academicians and public health
professionals, and advocacy.
Objectives
1. Facilitate communication and
collaboration between epidemiologists working in Michigan, including
those working in state, local and tribal health departments, academic
institutions and other research institutions, hospitals, health
organizations, business and industry.
2. Promote capacity building and
legislative support for epidemiology and public health.
3.
Produce epidemiology sessions at the annual Michigan Epidemiology
Conference that address the continuing education needs of
epidemiologists
at various stages of career development.
4.
Mentoring of students and public health professionals.
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