Epidemic Simulation for Training in Public Health Management

Abstract

Epidemiological simulation models to be used primarily to augment the teaching of epidemiology to medical students and other individuals concerned with public health and control of epidemics are presented. Interactive simulations are used to expose students to “realistic” epidemic situations and permit them to experiment with various control strategies. Criteria by which simulations for such teaching purposes may be evaluated are proposed and operating simulations, measles and INFLU, are described in detail. Information is provided regarding user experience with the above simulations. Show more