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ArticleRevista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology2025

Critical mapping of epidemiology training in graduate programs in collective health in Brazil: challenges and perspectives.

Ana Paula Muraro, Amanda de Moura Souza, Cassia Maria Buchalla, Enirtes Caetano Prates Melo, Gerusa Gibson, João André Tavares Álvares da Silva, Lívia Teixeira de Souza Maia, Maria Aparecida Araújo Figueiredo, Sérgio Viana Peixoto, Taynãna César Simões and 2 more

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Article in Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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12 authors.

Ana Paula MuraroUniversidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Institute of Colletive Health - Cuiabá (MT), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6237-1673
Amanda de Moura SouzaUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Institute of Colletive Health Studies - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8962-798X
Cassia Maria BuchallaUniversidade de São Paulo, School of Public Health - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5169-5533
Enirtes Caetano Prates MeloFundação Oswaldo Cruz, National School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4240-8365
Gerusa GibsonUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Institute of Colletive Health Studies - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9499-731X
João André Tavares Álvares da SilvaEscola de Saúde Pública do Estado de Minas Gerais - Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9208-7278
Lívia Teixeira de Souza MaiaUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco - Recife (PE), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0161-7729
Maria Aparecida Araújo FigueiredoUniversidade do Estado da Bahia - Salvador (BA), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2613-1194
Sérgio Viana PeixotoFundação Oswaldo Cruz, René Rachou Institute, Center for Studies in Public Health and Aging - Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9431-2280
Taynãna César SimõesFundação Oswaldo Cruz, René Rachou Institute, Center for Studies in Public Health and Aging - Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5849-343X
Wallisen Tadashi HattoriUniversidade Federal de Uberlândia, School of Medicine, Department of Collective Health - Uberlândia (MG), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6904-0292
Tânia Maria de AraújoUniversidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Department of Health- Feira de Santana (BA), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2766-7799

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo present a critical analysis of the teaching of epidemiology in graduate programs in public health in Brazil.

methodsDescriptive study in two stages, based on a documentary survey (thematic axes of the courses in graduate programs evaluated by CAPES) and a survey with a convenience sample of faculty and students from programs in the field. The evaluation focused on graduate education in public health, aiming to critically examine the curricular proposals, pedagogical practices, and institutional conditions that shape epidemiology training at this level.

resultsImportant advances were identified in the teaching of epidemiology in graduate public health programs in Brazil, such as a significant number of courses offered, the consolidation of conceptual courses in academic programs, and the diversity and depth of thematic courses-particularly the topic of health services and systems, present in more than half of both academic and professional programs. Persistent challenges highlight the need to consolidate critical, consistent training that aligns with the contemporary demands of public health in the country and the Unified Health System (SUS).

conclusionThe reflections and actions outlined may help guide the next steps toward overcoming structures that perpetuate social inequalities and toward strengthening high-quality epidemiological training committed to transforming population health.

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Education, GraduateEpidemiologyPublic HealthBrazilCurriculumHumansSurveys and Questionnaires

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