Competencies of an MPH graduate formulated during discussion

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Competencies of an MPH graduate (formulated
during discussion)

• Data
• Interpretation
• Analysis
• Management
• Ability to select a problem, set up a priority
  before data collection and research
• Ability to create and manage good quality
  research database
• Integrative features of database
• Sustainability in order to provide continuous
• surveillance and research process

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Competencies of an MPH graduate

• Ability to use exciting sources of data, filling
  the gaps
• Literature review
• Internet (Health for All Database, World Bank)
• Ministries of Health and local health authorities
• Departments of Health Statistics
• Putting it all together into the frame of mind

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Competencies of an MPH graduate

• Project planning
• Purpose Knowledge
• Objectives and Use
• Variable definition of Survey
• Selecting appropriate methodology
  Methods
• for data analysis
• Project management
• Personnel selection
• Budget writing
• Process evaluation
• Flexibility to changing environment

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Competencies of an MPH graduate

• Ability to formulate community diagnosis
• Skills of working with statistical packages
• Conducting qualitative research
• Personal profile
• Communication skills
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Stress resistance

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How do we teach?

• Need to practical exercises
• Research forums
• Small groups discussions
• Rising motivation
• Association of research practice and student
  interests