Epidemiology is a science rooted in finding solutions to serious public health problems like cardiovascular disease and cancer. Data concerning determinants and distribution are critical to improving the health of entire populations. In other words, epidemiologists identify why some people get sick and others do not.
Students in the Department of Epidemiology acquire the skills to detect, prevent and control human disease and to promote the health and well-being of the public through innovative research, education and training. Our program equips students with strong analytic and quantitative skills to be successful in designing and conducting public health investigations, disease surveillance, innovative interventions and methodological research.
Many of our graduates are working as epidemiologists for federal and state agencies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and international health organizations.
Degrees & programs
The field of epidemiology is growing, quickly. Browse our programs to see how you can be a part of the change.
Master of Public Health EPI Accelerated One-Year Program
Exceptional candidates may be recommended for a one-year MPH, concentration in epidemiology (accelerated track). The accelerated track offers an opportunity to study full-time and complete the MPH in just 12 months. The program is designed for students who are typically transitioning to medical, dental or nursing school upon graduation.
Explore the MPH EPI Accelerated One-Year Program.
Funding your education
At Stempel College, we understand that academic success can be affected by financial aid and funding opportunities. Our students have access to myriad funding options by degree level (bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral) and by academic discipline (Public Health, Dietetics & Nutrition, Social Work). It’s important to understand the basics of applying for financial aid and the additional resources available to you as a Stempel College student.
Mary Jo Trepka, Professor and Chair
Focus areas: Epidemiology of HIV and STDs
Gladys Ibañez, Associate Professor
Focus areas: HIV, intervention development, and integrative and complementary health
Wasim Maziak, Professor
Focus areas: Tobacco Control and Chronic Disease
Olatokunbo Osibogun, Assistant Professor
Focus areas: Tobacco control, cardiovascular health, and women’s health
Melissa Ward, Assistant Professor
Focus areas: Women’s Health, Opioids, HIV/AIDS, Health Disparities, Social Determinants of Health
Diana M. Sheehan, Assistant Professor
Focus areas: Health disparities and HIV
Vukosava Pekovic, Clinical Associate Professor and MPH Program Director
Focus areas: Epidemiologic Methods, Health Disparities and Disease Prevention
Nasar Ahmed, Associate Professor
Focus areas: Health Disparities; Cancer Epidemiology, Intervention Development
2021 Newsletter: Welcome to the World Of Epidemiology
Explore the outstanding achievements of our students and faculty.
Dr. Rahel Dawit
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University
Class of 2022
Sandra Kiplagat
Global Epidemiology Fellow, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Class of 2021
Abir Rahman
Director of Epidemiology at Cabell-Huntington Health Department
Class of 2021
Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Class of 2021
Angel Algarin
Assistant Professor, Edson College of Nursing & Health Innovation, Arizona State University
Class of 2020
Daisy Ramirez-Ortiz
Postdoctoral Associate, Department of Epidemiology, Stempel College
Class of 2019
Isabel Griffin
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Class of 2019
Olatokunbo Osibogun
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Stempel College
Class of 2019
Diana Sheehan
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Stempel College
Class of 2016
Soumayadeep Mukherjee
Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator, Department of Health & Physical Education, Rhode Island College
Class of 2016
Karma McKelvey
Assistant Professor of Research, Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Class of 2014
Evelyn Davila
Head of Epidemiology, Clarivate
Class of 2010