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salma afifi
The Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)
Amman, Jordan
About this Research Topic
This Research Topic is closed for submissions.
Background
Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) are competency-based, service-oriented training programs designed to strengthen the public health workforce through practical training in applied epidemiology. Trainees, often embedded within ministries of health or national public health institutes, contribute directly to surveillance, outbreak response, research, and health systems, strengthening efforts throughout their training.
This Research Topic aims to highlight the breadth and impact of FETPs across diverse settings. It brings together papers that explore various dimensions of FETPs, including program evaluation, impact of FETPs, mentorship, sustainability, career pathways of graduates, institutional integration, and contributions to health security. We welcome papers showcasing the fieldwork and achievements of FETP residents and graduates in surveillance and outbreak investigation. These include outbreak reports, assessments of surveillance systems, and other operational work that demonstrates the critical, real-time contributions of FETPs to disease detection and response. The collection also invites reflections on innovative practices, challenges faced by FETPs, and evidence on the value of field-based learning in shaping a resilient public health workforce.
Topic Editor Dr. Salma Afifi is employed by the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) and, as such, is not handling contributions submitted from EMPHNET
Keywords: Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs), Field epidemiology, Applied epidemiology, Epidemiology training, Public health workforce, Disease surveillance, Outbreak response, Public health education
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