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.
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
Open Until Filled
NIAAA T32 Fellowship
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
NIDA T32 Fellowship
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.
Recent news
At NASA, PHHP alumna zooms out on public health
Since 2019, Helena Chapman, M.D., Ph.D., has supported a team that monitors Earth from above, logging environmental data to aid in public health surveillance and disease reporting.
Does vagus nerve stimulation really work?
Non-invasive stimulation of the nerve, a hot topic on social media, shows promise in clinical trials.
Robert Cook completes visiting professorship at Brazilian university
Cook is collaborating with Federal University of Goiás faculty on public health epidemiology projects.
2025 Faculty Enhancement Opportunity Winners
Dr. Anna Baird-Galloway of the Department of Occupational Therapy and Dr. Linda Cottler of the Department of Epidemiology are this year’s recipients.
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.