MPI Applied Epidemiology Course

MPI Epidemiology Professional Development – Training Programme to enhance New Zealand's capability in veterinary epidemiology.

Description

Online: Monday 8 May 2023
Workshop: Monday 27 November 2023 in Wellington

Each year MPI sponsors an applied epidemiology online course delivered jointly by Massey University and Melbourne University, providing a great opportunity for advanced professional development in veterinary epidemiology. Selected participants include 20 Veterinarians from New Zealand and Internationally.

The course runs from 8 May to 3 December 2023 and comprises of 25 weeks of online training and one week of face-to-face teaching in November 2023. The online component requires a weekly learning time of approximately 10 hours per week.

Learning outcomes

The course provides a professional development opportunity for those who need or are keen to grow epidemiological skills and learn how those are applied in an operational context, for example during a response to an emerging animal disease.

The strength of the programme is a diverse mix of participants including government, industry, private practice and international. The aims of the program are:

To support a more effective biosecurity management system and, a more robust response management system.
To enhance and sustain the depth of New Zealand terrestrial and aquatic animal health epidemiology skills.
To build and strengthen a trusted professional relationship with partners through cooperation in animal health capability development.

Tutors

Tutors will include experienced Epidemiologists from Massey University, Melbourne University and the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Cost

The course is free (excluding travel and accommodation to the practical workshop in November 2023).

Expressions of interest can be forwarded to Dr Garry Udy, Ministry for Primary Industries at garry.udy@mpi.govt.nz

Contact

For further information, contact Dr Garry Udy on garry.udy@mpi.govt.nz or 021 729 984.