“Epidemiologists are the eyes and ears of public health…the folks that help let the world know what’s going on and where we’re going. It can be an intense field. It’s a really fun and rewarding field. I have never in one day of my life regretted being an epidemiologist and with the constant supply of health problems, you will never be bored as an epidemiologist.”In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, we speak with Dr. Annette Regan, an Assistant Professor and the Faculty Lead for the MPH Program at the University of San Francisco Orange County Campus, about:◼️ Minimum educational requirements to be an epidemiologist in the U.S.;◼️ University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions’ Orange County Campus MPH program with a concentration in applied epidemiology;◼️ Tips to develop your skills outside the classroom; ◼️ Recommended statistical software and program languages;◼️ What is being doing to address the shortage of epidemiologists; and◼️ Specialties that will be in demand in the futureAbout 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, PhDPodcast 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.