PhD Epidemiology Graduates
Learn how some of our PhD Epidemiology graduates are MAKING DIFFERENCES around the world and why you should begin your future career with us.I received phenomenal, thoughtful mentorship by my primary advisor who supported and promoted my professional and personal growth, and well-being, throughout the program.
I cannot say enough good things about my experience! The support that I received – from faculty mentors, other students, and administrative and IT staff – was incredible.
The mentorship of a faculty of experts who are as passionate about your success as they are about their own research made for a life changing experience.
The Epidemiology doctoral program at MSU truly prepared me for a competitive job market with its unique combination of specialized training and rigorous dual methods in both biostatistics and epidemiology.
The PhD program gave me a strong epidemiologic tool-kit and data analysis skills, which I believe helped me get my job
Above all, the thoughtful and personal mentoring I received from faculty in the department aided in developing my career trajectory, and molded me into a successful independent investigator.
Yasi Zamani-Hank, PhD Epidemiology 2022
I always felt supported by the faculty, the chair, and the graduate program director, for whom student success and support was always a mission. I am grateful to have had several wonderful mentors in the department, many whom continue to be my research collaborators and colleagues today. Learn More
Colleen Maccallum-Bridges, PhD Epidemiology 2022
This program equipped me with a strong set of epidemiologic tools that I can use to investigate issues pertaining to population health and health equity (including tools for critical appraisal of methods and methodologies, and tools for causal inference). Learn More
Barrett Montgomery, PhD Epidemiology 2022
I absolutely loved getting my PhD in Epidemiology at Michigan State University. Years of limitless intellectual freedom, a cohort of colleagues who enjoyed the same, Learn More
Cristen McArdle, PhD Epidemiology 2019
The Epidemiology doctoral program at MSU truly prepared me for a competitive job market with its unique combination of specialized training and rigorous dual methods in both biostatistics and epidemiology. Learn More
Samantha Bauer, PhD Epidemiology 2018 / MS Epidemiology 2016
"The PhD program gave me a strong epidemiologic tool-kit and data analysis skills, which I believe helped me get my job." Learn More...
Michael Thompson, PhD Epidemiology 2015
"I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Section of Health Services Research and Quality in the Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School. " Learn More...
Guoli Zhou, PhD Epidemiology 2016
"Reflecting on my training in the epidemiology PhD program and my current independent research, I feel that at least four skills – integration, critical thinking, independence, and collaboration that I learned from this outstanding program are critical for my academic career development." Learn More
Changshuai Wei, PhD Epidemiology 2014
"My current job title is Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas." Learn More...
Matt Francis, PhD Epidemiology 2014
"By far, the breadth of experience that I received at MSU helped me land not only a CSTE/CDC fellowship, but a Pharmacoepidemiologist position at one of the largest consumer product companies in the world." Learn More...
Steven Korzeniewski, PhD Epidemiology 2011
"I truly can’t emphasize enough my appreciation for the education/mentorship I received and how it has prepared me to pursue a meaningful career in perinatal epidemiology." Learn More...
Julia Gargano, PhD Epidemiology 2009
"My training in epidemiology and biostatistics at MSU gave me a solid methodologic foundation that has opened doors to diverse opportunities at the CDC." Learn More...
Sarah Nechuta, PhD Epidemiology 2009
"The training I received in epidemiologic methods, data management for large datasets, statistical analysis, and grant writing has helped me to be successful in my current position." Learn More...
Ting Hong, PhD Epidemiology 2008
"My training in Epidemiology is absolutely the key for me to get my job at UW. It provides both epi knowledge and field work experience. " Learn More...