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PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS: Challenges for Schools of Public Health

PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS: Challenges for Schools of Public Health. Ron Brookmeyer Johns Hopkins University. Challenges to Schools of Public Health. MANY REQUIRED COURSES Biostatistics Environmental Health Epidemiology

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PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS: Challenges for Schools of Public Health

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  1. PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS: Challenges for Schools of Public Health Ron Brookmeyer Johns Hopkins University

  2. Challenges to Schools of Public Health MANY REQUIRED COURSES Biostatistics Environmental Health Epidemiology Health Services Social and Behavioral

  3. Challenges to Schools of Public Health HETEROGENEITY IN STUDENTS Technical Knowledge Career Focus and Goals

  4. Challenges to Schools of Public Health KEEPING COURSES (& FACULTY) UP TO DATE Modern Information Technology Role of IT in Public Health Practice

  5. A MIX OF SOLUTIONS • Pre-requisite of minimal I.T. competencies • pre-matriculation • orientation workshops • Updating/enhance existing courses/practicums • integrate key databases into curricula • surveillance/ tracking health • Stand Alone Courses • Faculty retooling!

  6. PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS SHOULD BE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THE CORE PUBLIC HEALTH CURRICULUM

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