How do they match: Epidemiologists

  • Medical Epidemiologist
  • Communicable Diseases Specialist

  • Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
  • Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
  • Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, government health officials and others regarding medical applications of sciences, such as physics, biology, and chemistry.
  • Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
  • Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.

  • Communicate with government agencies.
  • Direct medical science or healthcare programs.
  • Establish standards for medical care.