Department of Epidemiology

Welcome

The Department of Epidemiology's mission is to create, integrate, disseminate and apply knowledge promoting the most efficient and effective possible use of resources to maintain and improve the public's health. Please explore our links to learn more about admissions, courses, faculty, research and current events.

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of disease in populations and the study of risk and preventive factors for disease.

Upcoming Events:

August 11 - 15

17th Annual Summer Institute for Public Health Practice

Spotlight:

msnbc (July 15, 2008)		UW Teaching and Learning Symposium 2008
	David B. Thomas, MD Professor of Epidemiology and Full Member of the FHCRC
Ladies, give your breasts a rest, research says Permission to skip self-exams a relief for some , perflexing for others. (read more)
		Epi 420, Introduction to Epidemiology participated at the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Symposium on May 6. The team participants were Yuzo Arima, Kerryn Reding, Britton Trabert, Zoe Edelstein, Sara Nelson, Kathryn Adeney, Amy Poel, Jack Goldberg (read more)

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Box 357236, Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-1065 • fax (206) 543-8525
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Questions about applications? epiapply@u.washington.edu
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The School of Public Health logo (Soulcatcher) is a Northwest Coast Indian symbol of physical and mental well-being. It was designed by artist Marvin Oliver.