This episode we take a deep dive into a lesser known area of public health. Field Epidemiology. We are joined by Dr. Obaghe Edeghere, deputy director at the UK Health Security Agency and head of the UK Field service. He explains what field epidemiology is and why it's so important in the bigger picture of improving public health.
We are also joined by Dr. Louise Coole, the head of the UK Field Epidemiology Training Programme. She explains what the key skills of a field epidemiologist are and the core components of the FETP and it's role in the public health workforce.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Introduction
(01:50) Obaghe Edeghere - What is Field Epidemiology
(04:10) Leadership attributes for Field Epidemiology
(06:52) What is the UKHSA Field Service
(11:31) The global field epidemiology workforce in pandemic preparedness
(14:40) Reflection on Field Epidemiology
(15:13) Louise Coole - Director of UK FETP
(15:40) What is the UK Field Epidemiology Training Programme
(17:57) FETP networks and outbreak response
(20:35) FETP deployments overseas
(22:13) The role of FETP programmes in pandemic preparedness
(25:57) The attributes of an FETP fellow
(27:28) Where FETP fellows go after graduating
(29:01) One career tip for aspiring Field Epidemiologists
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