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[Training of epidemiology personnel in Cuba]
E González-Ochoa1, L A Armas-Pérez, A Pérez-Rodríguez
1Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí, La Habana, Cuba.
Salud Publica De Mexico
|January 1, 1993
Abstract:
We describe the academic characteristics of the Master of Epidemiology Program taught at the Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Pedro Kourí", in La Habana, Cuba. We provide a description of the structure of the course along with its didactical principles, the main objectives of the different academic modules and the number and background of graduates from seven Classes. We also discuss potential work areas for graduates and short-term perspectives for their continuing education.