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Epidemiologists
O*NET 19-1041.00
Median Salary
$87,220
$61,270 – $138,800/yr
What They Do
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.
Typical Tasks
- Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
- Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
- Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
- Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
- Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
Key Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Work Activities
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Processing Information
- Working with Computers
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- master's degree
- post-doctoral training
Also Known As
Chronic Disease Epidemiologist
Communicable Diseases Specialist
Environmental Epidemiologist
Epidemiologist
Epidemiology Investigator
Infection Control Practitioner (ICP)
Nurse Epidemiologist
Public Health Epidemiologist
Research Epidemiologist
State Epidemiologist
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