Epidemiology
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Enjoy analyzing patterns of disease and health outcomes in communities
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Like working with data, statistics, and case studies
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Want to explore public health, disaster response, and disease prevention
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Are interested in reading and interpreting scientific and medical literature
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Prefer writing essays that apply epidemiological reasoning to real-world problems
Event Details
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Emergency Preparedness Event
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​Solo competitor
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50-question test in 60 minutes
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Round 1: 60 minutes
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One essay question
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​Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Analysis, Outbreak Investigation
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FORMAT​​​​​
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TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. Introduction to Epidemiology– 30%​
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Basic concepts
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Types of case studies
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Measuring health and disease
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Causation
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Surveillance
2. World and Government Response to Infectious Diseases – 20%​​​
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WHO Infectious Diseases
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CDC Activities
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Governments responses
3. CDC: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report – 50%​​​
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Measuring Health/Disease, Study Types
4. WHO Fact Sheets– 8%
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Infectious Diseases.
5. Public Health Careers– 3%
6. CDC: Disaster Epidemiology and Response (CDC: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) – 50%​​​
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Case studies, investigations, surveillance summaries, scientific information, and recommendations
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
PH 101 Series
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An Introduction to Epidemiology
Environmental Health Resources
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: Environmental Health
CDC: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - 50%
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Case studies, investigations, surveillance summaries and scientific information, and recommendations
ActivEpi ​
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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Two #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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Competitor dress code: Proper business attire or official HOSA uniform (bonus points for dress code)
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HOSA will provide a basic calculator for ILC testing (no graphing calculators allowed)
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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