This year, AMCHP's pre-conference trainings are focused around three aspects of moving data to action. We will offer three training options for those wishing to build their skills in the areas of data linkage, scientific writing, and knowledge translation. For more information, please contact Caroline Stampfel at cstampfel@amchp.org. The trainings will be held on December 12-13, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana, immediately preceding the 17th Annual CDC MCH Epidemiology Conference. Below is a brief summary of the three training options. A more detailed description of each, including learning objectives and MCH leadership competencies addressed, can be found by clicking on the titles.
To apply for the trainings, visit the following website: AMCHP Pre-Conference Trainings at the 17th Annual MCH Epidemiology Conference.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, October 21, 2011.
- Option 1: Data Linkage Techniques and Tricks of the Trade
Duration: 2 days
Trainers: Craig Mason, Ph.D. and Derek Chapman, Ph.D.
Ideal Participants: MCH Epidemiologists, SSDI Coordinators, and others who do hands-on analysis, whose work allows access to identifiable data, and whose work requires (or will soon require) data linkage skills.
- Option 2: Scientific Writing for MCH Epidemiologists
Duration: 1 day (Tuesday December 13th ONLY)
Trainers: Michael Kogan, Ph.D., and Jody Zylke, MD
Ideal Participants: MCH Epidemiologists and others in state and local health departments seeking assistance in moving from practice to publication.
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Option 3: "Best Practices" in Knowledge Translation: Strategies and Tools to promote use of Research in Health Equity Programming and Decision-Making
Duration: 2 days
Trainers: Patricia O`Campo, Ph.D. and Kelly Murphy, M.Ed.
Ideal Participants: Public health practitioners who want to use research in their work and participate in evidence-based planning / programming, but feel challenged about how to do this. This training is for you especially if you struggle with how to find research evidence, how to decide if research is relevant for your context, and / or how to work with researchers to create new and relevant research.