Training Two Problems …. • A deficit in the resources and infrastructure for epidemiologic surge capacity at the local for epidemiologic surge capacity at the local and state level • A need to diversify epidemiologic training programs that provide practical skills and experience to future public health professionals
Training Our Solution … A student‐driven response to the identified need to diversify epidemiologic training programs di if id i l i i i that provide practical skills and experience to future public health professionals
Public Health Preparedness Training Program (PHPTP) • Curriculum developed by SEIS officers and volunteer UTSPH faculty • 11 objective‐driven modules • Certificates awarded upon completion of each module; students pick‐and‐choose according to interests • PHPTP Completion Certificate awarded upon completion of all modules