Epidemiology Department Information and Resources

This page is primarily to serve as a resource page for current students and faculty in the department. If you are just starting to investigate the Epidemiology Department and the various degrees available herein, it is advised that you start with the Programs and Degrees link on the left of this page.  Please also visit Admissions and Financial Aid for more information on admission requirements and application deadlines.

Weekly Departmental Seminar

Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (during the academic year)
These seminars cover a wide variety of Epidemiologic topics and are given by a variety of individuals from govermental health agencies, various outside universities, as well as the University of Michigan. A listing of seminars is posted as they are scheduled.

Helpful Links for Masters and Doctoral Students:

• Academic Calendar (classes start/end dates etc.)
• Campus Information Center
• Exam Schedule
• IRB Health at UM
• IRB Med at UM
• Registrar's Office
• Research Responsibility Program 2002-2003
• Time Schedule of Courses
• Tuition and Fees
• Wolverine Access
• Center for Statistical Consultation and Research (CSCAR)

Master of Public Health Resources

• Graduation Requirements for all MPH Programs in Epidemiology (PDF)
• MPH Handbook for Faculty and Student 2007-2008

Details on the Capstone Projects:

• Capstone requirements for International Health and General Epidemiology Tracks (PDF)
• Capstone requirements for Hospital Molecular Epidemiology Track (PDF)

Doctoral Student Resources:

• Epidemiology Department PhD guidelines (PDF)
• Block Grant Funding Guidelines (PDF)

Competency Examination Documents:

• January 2004 Competency examination sample questions (with some answers) (PDF)
• January 2005 Competency examination sample questions (some with answers) (PDF)
• January 2006 Competency examination sample questions with answers (PDF)
• May 2007 Competency examination questions with answers (PDF)

Helpful Rackham Links:

• Rackham Student Information and Resources
• Link to Printable Rackham Forms
• Mentoring Handbook
• Rackham Fellowships
• Rackham Events Calendar
• Candidacy Deadlines
• Final Degree Deadlines

Doctoral Student Forms

After successfully passing the competency exam, students should complete the Rackham Recommendation for Candidacy form. 

Before presenting the research prospectus (preliminary exam), students should complete the Rackham Dissertation Committee Form. 

After presenting the research prospectus (preliminary exam), students should fill out the Preliminary Examination Form.

*Students who started the doctoral program prior to Fall 2007 must pass the competency exam and preliminary exam before advancing to candidacy.  See “Advancement to Candidacy Forms” for more information.*

Please submit all forms to the Student Services Coordinator.

Advancement to Candidacy Forms (For students who entered doctoral program prior to fall 2007)

The paperwork required for advancement to candidacy includes the following three forms. At least two weeks prior to the advancement presentation, a student must have a nominated and approved Dissertation Committee. When the student goes to the presentation they must bring the Epidemiology Department Advancement to Candidacy Form. The entire committee signs this form attesting that the student passed their research prospectus presentation. The Rackham Recommendation for Candidacy Form should be filled out and submitted with the Department form to Michelle Obuhanich in 4648 SPH I.

1. Rackham Dissertation Committee Form (PDF)
2. Epidemiology Department Advancement to Candidacy Form (PDF)
3. Rackham Recommendation for Candidacy Form (PDF)

Other Programs of Potential Interest:

Program in Survey Methodology (PSM)

Printable Forms