How do field epidemiologists learn? A protocol for a qualitative inquiry into learning in field epidemiology training programmes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 underscored the importance of field epidemiology training programmes (FETPs) as countries struggled with overwhelming demands. Experts are calling for more field epidemiologists with better training. Since 1951, FETPs have been building public health capacities across the globe, yet explorations of learning in these programmes are lacking. This qualitative study will (1) describe approaches to training field epidemiologists in FETP; (2) describe strategies for learning field epidemiology among FETP trainees and (3) explain the principles and practices aligning training approaches with learning strategies in FETP.

Methods and analysis

The research design, implementation and interpretation are collaborative efforts with FETP trainers. Data collection will

SUBMITTER: Griffith MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10806617 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature