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The MPE Program is a graduate program offered by the Epidemiology and Prevention Research Group in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine. It was established in 1989 by Lee Robins, PhD, and is the first and only program of its kind in the world. This program teaches advanced basic epidemiological and advanced research skills, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. The program, in a medical school environment, is noted for its community health focus, as it encompasses epidemiology, prevention and health services. It also strongly emphasizes training in the responsible conduct of research.
Candidates develop practical research skills and learn basic epidemiological methods through apprenticeship and didactic approaches. History and development of the major national and international psychiatric epidemiology studies are covered as well as diagnostic instruments commonly used in the field. Students learn how to organize and manage population surveys, including design, data collection and data analysis. Instructors in the program are experienced research investigators, with productive research teams.
Students come from varied backgrounds such as public health, economics, social work, education, psychiatry, engineering, infectious disease, policy, medicine, nursing, mathematics, psychology and anthropology. The overall objective of the MPE Program is to prepare pre-doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows for a productive research career in public health, with an emphasis on behavioral risk and protective factors. Graduate students in other University programs are also encouraged to enroll in courses. Undergraduate students are welcome, with the instructor’s approval.
Degree in Psychiatric Epidemiology
A Master of Psychiatric Epidemiology degree may be earned after successful completion of 30 credits made up of 14 core courses (26 credit hours) that are required in the MPE Program and 4 credits of elective courses. Elective credits may include additional hours of Independent Study (beyond the required 6 hours). Required courses are: M08 500 Introduction to General Epidemiology, M08 502 Instruments of Psychiatric Diagnoses and Assessment, M08 544 Applied Statistics for Behavioral Scientists, M08 507 Epidemiology Seminar I, M08 508 Landmarks in Psychiatric Epidemiology, M08 532 Psychiatry Grand Rounds I, M08 533 Psychiatry Research Seminar I (all offered in Fall), M08 507A Epidemiology Seminar II, M08 507B Epidemiology Seminar III, M08 532A Psychiatry Grand Rounds II, M08 533A Psychiatry Research Seminar II, M08 538 Research Methods, M08 676 Psychiatric Disorders of the Nervous System (all offered in Spring) and M08 506 Independent Study (offered Fall, Spring and Summer). In addition, a program-approved manuscript is required for graduation.
Academic Calendar
In general, the MPE Program follows the calendar of the School of Medicine for beginning and ending dates of semesters; students should consult epi.wustl.edu/mpe/course.htm
for specific courses offered each semester.
Registration Information for Non-MPE Students
Courses are open to all students, with the instructor’s approval.
Registration Information for MPE Students
Registration is done through the MPE Registrar’s office.
Further Information
For further information, view our web site at epi.wustl.edu (click on MPE or contact Erin Murdock, registrar (314) 286-2267 or by e-mail at murdockel@epi.wustl.edu).
Location
The MPE Program Administration is located at 40 N. Kingshighway Blvd., Parc Frontenac Building, Suite 4. Courses are held in this building and in other locations of the medical school.
Director
The Director of the MPE Program is Linda B. Cottler, PhD, MPH, professor of epidemiology in psychiatry.
Associate Director
The Associate Director of the MPE Program is Catherine Striley, PhD, MSW, ACSW, MPE, Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry.
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