Fall 2012 PhD Epidemiology Applicants

[Epi_Queen]

Hi All,

I thought that I would start a thread for the 2012 PhD Epi applicants to list their thoughts, decisions, and vents.

Anyone else getting nervous about this entire process as much as I am?

Good luck!

Edited January 12, 2012 by Epi_Queen

[mfurls]

Hi Epi_Queen,

I only applied to one school (UNC), and found out last week that I got in. Now I have to decide if I should go...My husband is starting a 3 year postdoc at Duke and I'm worried that when I graduate I won't be able to find a job in the same city as him (or vice versa). So.

Anyone know what job prospects are like with a PhD in epidemiology? Do grads go where the jobs are (like DC, Atlanta, universities with professorship openings, etc), or are there openings for epidemiologists in most major cities in the US?

I hate this feeling of indecision.

[Epi_Queen]

Hi Mfurls,

I am sure you both will be able to find a job together since you will be in the research triangle. Hope things work out for you. Congrats on UNC!!!

[epi19]

Hi, I just wanted to revive this thread to see any PhD Epi applicants have made a decision yet about what school they are planning to go to, impressions they've had about programs so far, and why they're considering or not considering going to a particular school, etc. Personally, I'm still waiting to hear back from a few schools before I make a decision, but would love to get a chance to talk to future classmates when I do decide.

Edited February 22, 2012 by epi19