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The Epidemiology doctoral program focuses on public health and population-based studies. Candidates employ epidemiological techniques to investigate intricate health challenges. The PhD curriculum involves two years of classes plus a minimum of two years dedicated to research. Participants must undergo teaching preparation and assist with methodology and subject-specific courses. Requirements also include passing a written comprehensive test, a mock oral examination, preliminary assessments, numerous oral and poster presentations, plus a culminating dissertation with its defense. Within the Epidemiology Department, the Clinical Trials and Evidence Synthesis (CTES) specialization emphasizes methodological approaches. CTES concentrates on advancing clinical studies and epidemiological techniques for assessing health interventions through evidence integration. This specialization aims to foster research excellence, academic inquiry, and scholarly collaboration both within Johns Hopkins and worldwide.