TEPHINET
TEPHINET
TEPHINET (pronounced: te-fi-net) is an acronym for the Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network. It is a global network of Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) that aims to strengthen international public health capacity by training field epidemiologists through a 2-year, competency-based program.
Etymology
The term "TEPHINET" is an acronym derived from the phrase "Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network". The organization was established in 1997 as a professional alliance of field epidemiology training programs around the world.
Related Terms
- Field Epidemiology: The application of epidemiologic methods to unexpected health problems when a rapid on-site investigation is necessary for timely intervention.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Epidemiologist: A professional who studies patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
See Also
- World Health Organization
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on TEPHINET
- Wikipedia's article - TEPHINET
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