There is currently a shortage of epidemiologists in the U.S., and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for epidemiologists is projected to increase by 30% through 2030 - but why is that the case and what does this mean? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Dr. Annette Regan, Assistant Professor and Faculty Lead for the MPH Program at the University of San Francisco Orange County Campus, joins us to talk about why public health needs more epidemiologists, while exploring the following:◼️ What is epidemiology;◼️ Core competencies of epidemiologists;◼️ Differences between epidemiologists and biostatisticians;◼️ The various organizations that employ epidemiologists;◼️ Career opportunities to work with data; and◼️ Tips for international students or professionals to work as epidemiologists in the U.S.About Our SponsorsThis episode was brought to you by the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions, which is leading the charge in educating professionals who can apply methodological training in epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methods through a social justice lens with a focus on reducing health disparities, promoting health equity, and improving population health, especially among historically and systemically disadvantaged communities.Learn more about the MPH programs at the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions’ Orange County Campus:◼️ MPH in Applied Epidemiology and Population Health Methods, Orange County Campus◼️ MPH in Community & Public Health Practice, Orange County CampusConnect with the Podcast Guest◼️ Dr. Annette Regan, MPH, PhD.Podcast Host◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Subscribe to the NewsletterWhat if there was an easy way to receive timely information about public health and global health right to your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the loop about the latest news, live events, jobs, and professional development opportunities. Subscribe to ensure you don’t miss out: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/subscribe/.Leave Us a RatingIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people.