Now Accepting Applications: Summer Institute of Advanced Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
5th Annual Summer Institute of
Advanced Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
July 10 - July 22, 2016
Click Here to Apply Now!
The Summer Institute offers a variety of intensive courses taught by world-renowned faculty from Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Tel Aviv University (TAU), Harvard University (HU), Northwestern University (NU), University of British Columbia (UBC), World Health Organization (WHO), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other academic and research institutions. Click here for more information about the Summer Institute and visit our Facebook page.
Applications are welcome from: Graduate and qualified undergraduate students (MPH and MSc in Epidemiology students, MD and PhD candidates, and others with special interest in Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine), and Medical professionals interested in developing advanced skills in Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine.
Program Information
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Online Application: |
Follow the Steps to Apply. |
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Language of Instruction: |
English |
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Course Length: |
One week (26 hours). Class: Sun-Thur, Final Exam: Friday. |
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Credits: |
Each course is worth 2 academic credits/4 ECTS, unless indicated otherwise. Courses may be taken credit or non-credit. |
| Housing: | Optional on-campus housing. For more information, click here. |
Course Schedule
Week 1: July 10-14, 2016 (Final Exam: July 15)
08:30-13:00 Intermediate Observational Epidemiology
Lecturer: Moyses Szklo (JHU)
Pre-reqs: Basic courses in Epidemiology & Statistics
14:00-18:30 Tobacco Control for the 21st Century: The Importance of Science
Lecturers: David Abrams (JHU), Leah Rosen (TAU)
Pre-reqs: None
14:00-18:30 Selected Topics in Infectious Diseases and Vaccines
Lecturers: Dani Cohen (TAU), Elizabeth Miller (TAU, LSHTM), Jonathan Zenilman (JHU), and Others
Pre-reqs: None
Week 2: July 17-21 (Final Exam: July 22)
08:30-13:00 Environmental Epidemiology
Lecturers: Michael Brauer (UBC), Chava Peretz (TAU)
Pre-reqs: Statistics
08:30-13:00 Nutrition and Public Health
Lecturers: Dorit Nitzan (WHO) and Others
Pre-reqs: None
Credits: Graduate students enrolled at TAU School of Public Health are not eligible to receive credits for the Nutrition and Public Health course.
14:00-18:30 Quality of Medical Services
Lecturers: Eyal Zimlichman (TAU) and Others
Pre-reqs: None
Deadlines & Fees
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Application Deadline: |
May 1, 2016 Applicants are evaluated on a rolling admissions basis. There are limited places in each course. |
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Application Fee: |
$60 non-refundable |
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Course Tuition: |
One Course: $900 Two Courses: $1,700 Three Courses: $2,500 Four Courses: $3,300 |
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Confirmation Fee: |
$500 by June 1, 2016 Accepted applicants must submit a Confirmation Fee in order to secure a place within the course. |
| On-campus Housing Request Deadline: |
June 1, 2016 For more information on Housing, click here. |
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Tuition Deadline: |
June 15, 2016 |
Required Documents
- Online Application
- Application Fee $60
- CV/Resume
- Transcript or Diploma
- Picture (for Student ID)
- Health Declaration Form
- Course Selection/Housing Form
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the Summer Institute courses and registration, please contact:
Mr. Michael Brik or Ms. Zoe Blatt
Program Coordinators
Phone: +972 (3) 640-8572
Email: summersph@post.tau.ac.il
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