How does learning happen in field epidemiology training programmes? A qualitative study
Our findings align with established and contemporary learning theories and suggest that all countries have the tools to build field epidemiology capacity and leadership. To refine these tools, governments, partners, and programme leaders should ensure access to learning environments, fortify advisor stewardship, and foster a culture of resilience among trainees. FETP is among the strongest levers to bolster the workforce for global health security before the next pandemic, and these findings reveal pathways toward better investments.
Authors
- Tomoe Shimada
- Emma Field (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5844-3627)
- Barbara Pamphilon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8858-6899)
- Angela Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2697-3719)
- Matthew Griffith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4254-2196)
- Munkhzul Battsend
- Martyn Kirk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5432-5984)
- Tambri Housen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4569-7601)
Institutions
- Australian National University (AU)
- University of Canberra (AU)
- National Center for Communicable Diseases (MN)
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases (JP)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06982-6
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.79