Curriculum and Faculty
The Epidemiology of Aging track aims to provide advanced epidemiologic training to those interested in gerontology (the science of aging) and geriatric medicine.
Special emphasis is given to the study of the epidemiology of physical and cognitive functioning, as well as sub-clinical and clinical chronic diseases, particularly as they relate to novel opportunities for primary, secondary, and/or tertiary prevention of physical and cognitive disability and frailty in older adults.
The Curriculum Includes
- Didactic coursework in epidemiology, including specific course work in the epidemiology of aging and gerontology
- Participation in bi-weekly research-in-progress meetings, monthly epidemiology of aging journal clubs, and monthly seminars
- Structured mentoring through the Epidemiology and Biostatistics of Aging Training Program
- Access to epidemiological datasets related to aging and disease
- The option to complete a Gerontology Certificate
Students are required to complete the Epidemiology Department’s basic core curriculum in addition to the required coursework for their track. There are course requirements for each track as well as course requirements for each degree program. Each track curriculum is detailed in the JHU e-catalogue by degree program: MHS, ScM, and PhD.
Faculty
Primary
- Jennifer Deal, PhD
- Alden Gross, PhD, MHS (Director)
- Pablo Martinez Amezcua, PhD
- Jennifer Schrack, PhD, MS
- Amal Wanigatunga, PhD, MPH