About Epidemiology

Mission

The Department of Epidemiology aims to promote population health and health equity by producing impactful science on the causes of health and disease, training the next generation of public health practitioners and scholars, and engaging in meaningful service with our communities.

Vision

We envision a future in which epidemiologists with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences partner with communities to use science to promote population health and health equity.

At-A-Glance

Belinda Needham, PhD, MA, Chair

Sara Dubowsky Adar, ScD, MHS, Associate Chair, Director of Doctoral Studies

Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez, PhD, MPH, Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs

Sung Kyun Park, ScD, MPH, Associate Chair, Director of Masters Studies 

  • 36 Instructional Faculty
  • 12 Research and Clinical Faculty
  • 20 Joint Faculty
  • 10 Adjunct Faculty
  • 250 students
  • 2700 + alumni

Contact Us

Email: epidadminhelp@umich.edu

Telephone:
734-764-7373

Mail:
Department of Epidemiology
School of Public Health
University of Michigan
1415 Washington Heights, 4667 SPH I
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029

Fax:
734-764-3192