UM SPH Courses taught by Wells, Eden

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EPID512 BIOLOGIC BASIS OF DISEASE FOR EPIDEMIOLOGISTS

Fall term(s)
2 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Wells, Eden
Prerequisites: None
Description: This course will examine the major pathological processes of interest to practitioners of Public Health. Specifically, the physiological mechanisms of disease will be examined with a view to understanding the cellular, biochemical and molecular processes that underlie diseases of major public health impact.
Course Goals: Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this course students should be able to: 1. Define the biologic bases of the major diseases of public health importance 2. Recognize how knowledge of biology is integrated into epidemiologic studies performed to elucidate pathophysiological risk factors underlying mechanisms of disease 3. Synthesize knowledge about pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease with outcomes derived from current epidemiologic studies
Competencies: Epidemiology Competencies Addressed: 1. Identify and describe population patterns of health-related risk factors and health-related outcomes in terms of person, place and time. 2. Be familiar with the current major public health issues and be able to identify and evaluate the determinants of these public health issues (e.g. demographic, pathophysiological, genetic, environmental, infectious, behavioral, and social).

EPID650 Principles and Practice of Preventive Medicine

Fall, Winter term(s)
2 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Boulton, Matthew; Wells, Eden
Last offered Winter 2013
Prerequisites: none
Description: This course is intended to introduce preventive medicine residents and graduate students to the principles of preventive medicine and public health via a seminar approach.
This course is cross-listed with HMP 623 in the department.

EPID651 Epidemiology and Public Health Management of Disasters

Fall, Winter term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Wells, Eden
Last offered Winter 2013
Description: Introduction to the evolving role of public health and epidemiology in disaster preparedness and response. It uses epidemiological principles to develop skills relevant to disaster preparedness, planning and relief/recovery efforts. Students acquire skills to assess risk and evaluate impacts after disasters, and work on a local health department preparedness project.

EPID785 Public Health Surveillance

Summer term(s)
1 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Wells, Eden; Staff
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of epidemiology and descriptive statistics.
Description: To provide a strong background in aspects of public health surveillance. Discussions will cover the elements involved in a public health surveillance program and system evaluation. Newer concepts of public health surveillance will also be discussed such as syndromic surveillance. Surveillance at local, state, and federal levels will be discussed.

HMP623 Principles and Practice of Preventive Medicine

Fall, Winter term(s)
2 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Wells, Eden; Boulton, Matthew
Prerequisites: none
Description: This course is intended to introduce preventive medicine residents and graduate students to the principles of preventive medicine and public health via a seminar approach.
Course Goals: Goal: To introduce preventive medicine residents and public health graduate students to the principles of preventive medicine and public health via a seminar approach. Course Objectives (course competencies): 1.Individual seminars are facilitated by residency physician faculty and other invited physician faculty who provide guidance and oversight to the presenting resident for a given session. 2. Students will develop presentations that are based on peer review papers selected by the residents who also facilitate the participation of non-physicians enrolled in the course. 3.Students will present on topics including, but not limited to, emerging infectious diseases, cancer epidemiology, public health policy, preventive health services and management, immunizations, cardiovascular disease, and genomics.
Competencies: EPID: 2. Discuss population patterns of vital statistics, outbreaks, and health outcomes in terms of person, place and time. 8.Understand basic aspects of applied epidemiology in population, community, and/or hospital settings...and the relative use of epidemiological, clinical and laboratory information specific to each. 9.Demonstrate written and oral communication skills related to epidemiological sciences within the context of public health. HMP: 6. Understand and apply basic epidemiological principles, measures, and methods to assess the health status of a population; identify risk factors in individuals and communities; evaluate the impact of population-based interventions and initiatives. 8. Speak and write in a clear,logical;, and grammatical manner in formal and informal situations; prepare cogent business presentations; facilitate an effective group process. 10. Analyze the business, demographic, ethnocultural, political and regulatory implications of decisions and develop strategies that continually improve the long-term success and viability of the organization.
This course is cross-listed with EPID 650 in the department.

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