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The Florida Epidemic Intelligence Service Program trains future public health leaders. Its graduates are highly employed as epidemiologists, strengthening Florida's disease control capacity.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Established in 2001, the Florida Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Program aimed to bolster state-level epidemiologic capacity.
  • The program is modeled after established applied epidemiology training initiatives, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention EIS and the California Epidemiologic Investigation Service.
  • Its long-term objective is to enhance the Florida Department of Health's ability to address emerging disease control and prevention challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Florida EIS Program in training public health leaders.
  • To assess the program's success in increasing the state's epidemiologic capacity through graduate employment and retention.
  • To determine the program's contribution to strengthening the Florida Department of Health's response capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • A two-year postgraduate applied epidemiology training program.
  • Fellows receive didactic and experiential training, with placements in county health departments.
  • Core learning activities are used to assess competency.

Main Results:

  • As of 2006, 18 fellows from three graduating classes completed the program.
  • 83% of graduates are employed as epidemiologists, with 67% working within Florida.
  • The program demonstrates success in meeting its goal of increasing epidemiologic capacity.

Conclusions:

  • The Florida EIS Program is effectively training public health leaders and enhancing the state's epidemiologic workforce.
  • Graduate employment rates indicate the program's success in achieving its objectives.
  • Strategies such as local health department training and graduate retention are key to strengthening state-level epidemiologic capacity.