Canadian Field Epidemiology Program

CFEP Seminar Series

The Canadian Field Epidemiology Program (CFEP) seminars are held via teleconference the third Tuesday of each month from 13:30 to 14:30 EST. To suggest topics or volunteer as a speaker, please contact the CFEP office.

2011-2012 Seminars

Seminar details and presentations are sent via e-mail the day of the seminar. To subscribe to the CFEP Seminar Listserv distribution list, please e-mail: “cfep@phac-aspc.gc.ca” with the words "CFEP Seminar Subscribe" in the subject line.

The CFEP Seminar Series allow health professionals and researchers to share knowledge on applied research and interventions related to contemporary public health issues, provide a forum for Field Epidemiologists to present their work and contribute to continuing professional development of public health practitioners.

During the seminars, participants:

• Update their knowledge on pertinent public health issues;
• Review epidemiologic methods;
• Examine new analytic approaches to assessing population health;
• Appraise public health applied research;
• Assess public health responses to these issues; and
• Assess the relevance of the presented research results and public health responses to their practice of public health.

The seminars are an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) . Attending the seminars and the completion of an evaluation form provides Section 1 MCOMP credits. RSCPC fellows must submit the evaluation form in order to receive credits.