Epidemiology

Improve Health Globally

Welcome to the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Florida! We are a premier department in one of the top public universities in the country. Our mission is to make scientific discoveries, educate others, and provide service so that we improve the health of the population. We do this through the practice of consequential epidemiology.

Epidemiology researcher on comber

About the Epidemiology Department

The Department of Epidemiology is situated within both the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Our faculty members hold joint appointments, fostering synergies that contribute to a robust and competitive research profile. This collaborative approach enhances the training of highly skilled students, providing them with exceptional exposure to diverse expertise.

Our Academic Programs

The Department of Epidemiology provides four exceptional programs for individuals interested in pursuing a career in epidemiology. These programs include a Doctorate in Epidemiology, a Master of Science in Epidemiology, a Master in Public Health, Epidemiology Concentration, and a Certificate in Psychiatric Epidemiology.

Job Opportunities in the Department

open until filled – Job no: 535230

Ast, Aso, or Full Professor of Epidemiology

Training Opportunities in the Department

What’s Happening

PHHP on the Road

Dr. Cook returns from Brazil.

Dr. Cook toured campus research labs, met with fellow scientists and educators and gave a talk as part of the university’s BrainStorm Science lecture series. Cook, the director of the Southern HIV and Alcohol Research Consortium, or SHARC, presented “HIV, Alcohol and Public Health Research: Innovations and Challenges in the Care of Vulnerable Populations — SHARC Experience” to faculty, students and local health professionals.

A large group of people gathered in a classroom around visiting professor, Dr. Cook.

Recent news

PHHP employees receive 2026 Superior Accomplishment Awards

Olivia Ardizzone, Robert Baez, David Janicke and Anna Pryyma are this year’s recipients.

Legionnaires’ cases increase in Orange County

Jerne Shapiro discusses Legionnaires’ disease transmission and public health investigations with Central Florida Public Media.

The new face of HIV in Florida

Today, more than half of people living with HIV in the U.S. are 50 or older. With timely diagnosis and treatment, people with HIV can live as long as those…

PHHP, EPI host workshop on AI for infection preparedness in Taiwan

UF researchers trained international graduate students and researchers on how to use AI to predict, prepare for and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

Message from the Department Chair

Welcome from our Chair

Dr. Stephen Kimmel

Welcome to the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Florida! We are a premier department in one of the top public universities in the country. Our mission is to make scientific discoveries, educate others, and provide service so that we improve the health of the population. We do this through the practice of consequential epidemiology.

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