Week 1-Activities (Epidemiology)
- Go to the Center for Disease Control Website, located at http://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/cio.htm, and review the mission, vision, and major responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the CDC's Center, Institute, and Offices (CIOs). Be prepared to discuss.
- Go to the British Medical Association’s (BMA’s) Website, located at http://www.bma.org.uk/_top/advanced_search/search_results.jsp, and enter the word “epidemiology” (without quotes) into the “Search Results: search term:” box and click the Search button. Select one (1) or more epidemiology topics of interest within the United Kingdom (UK). Be prepared to discuss.
- Go to your state’s Department of Health (DOH) Website, and review its health policies, focusing your efforts on understanding the state’s DOH disease-management protocols. Be prepared to discuss.