I'm currently a first-year undergraduate student at Tufts University from the D.C. area. I'm really interested in studying biochemistry with a potential double major in community health and would love to go into medicine in the future. I'm passionate about improving the ways in which we address health/disease and evaluate how disease spreads. I think it's really important to consider a holistic, community-based approach to healthcare.
A clinical epidemiologist studies the ways disease works and spreads. They tend to focus on patient-oriented healthcare and how to improve clinical outcomes.
A robust knowledge of commonly used epidemiological research methods and techniques
Knowledge of various statistical techniques and ability to work with statistical analysis software
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data
Oral and written communication skills -- ability to explain complex, technical ideas to non-experts
Competency at statistical and scientific report writing
Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as collaboratively
High level of organization and attention to detail