How did you decide to go into epidemiology?

h4. I chose this career because... I chose to become an epidemiologist because I have always been interested in international development. After graduating from college, I spent a year as a volunteer in India teaching English to Tibetan refugees. read more

I’m not in Epi, but I can give you the reasons as to why I find it valuable and why I decided not to pursue it. Valuable: It’s a good way to understand the causes of diseases in specific populations (points of transmission, sources, etc.) and it is one of the best methods we have to track diseases. read more

When deciding on a career in epidemiology, there are questions you can ask yourself to decide which specific epidemiology job is right for you. Factors to consider include your likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses and personality traits. read more