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  • Public Health Training
  • Health Policy

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  • Epidemiologic research and practice face evolving demands.
  • Current training may not fully address emerging challenges.

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  • Identify macro-level trends impacting epidemiology.
  • Develop competencies and recommendations for responsive training.

Main Methods:

  • Convened a working group of senior epidemiologists.
  • Conducted a literature review.
  • Interviewed 15 experienced epidemiologists.

Main Results:

  • Identified 12 macro trends: Big Data, health communication, ACA, demographics, globalization, omics, accountability, privacy, upstream causes, translational science, team science, and funding.
  • Defined associated actions and educational competencies for each trend.

Conclusions:

  • Curricular changes are essential for epidemiology.
  • Adapting training will enhance the field's contribution to population health.