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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Scientific Writing

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  • Writing is a crucial public health skill, yet many professionals face barriers like time constraints and lack of guidance.
  • Few documented writing courses exist for applied public health professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of an intensive writing training course designed for applied epidemiologists.
  • To improve the quality and quantity of manuscript submissions to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Main Methods:

  • A writing course was developed and implemented in partnership between the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • The course included webinars, expert mentorship, and an in-person training session.
  • Participants were applied epidemiologists working in health departments.

Main Results:

  • 39 epidemiologists participated in the course between 2017 and 2018.
  • Of the 39 participants, 24 (62%) submitted manuscripts.
  • 17 (71%) of the submitted manuscripts were published.

Conclusions:

  • The writing training program demonstrated significant value in improving publication rates for applied epidemiologists.
  • Mentorship, peer feedback, and case study exercises were identified as key beneficial components.
  • Addressing workplace structural challenges, such as workload and supervisor support, is essential for successful scientific publication.