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A “learning
by doing” programme at the service of India’s
health system
The master of Applied
Epidemiology (MAE) - Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP)
National Institute
of Epidemiology (Indian Council of
Medical Research) Chennai,
India
Prof.
Gupte reviewing results of an investigation with Dr
Martolia, MAE-FETP graduate 2003
The MAE-FETP of the National Institute
of Epidemiology (NIE, Indian Council of Medical Research)
was initiated in 2001 under the leadership of Prof. Mohan Gupte,
in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), USA and WHO. MAE-FETP is an
off-campus course of Sree Chitra
Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and
Technology (SCTIMST), Tiruvanathapuram, Kerala, an institute of National importance. The programme has now matured and contributed to the
strengthening of the Indian public health system. This document summarizes
key achievements in the field of (1) outbreak investigations, (2)
surveillance, (3) operational research, (4) health systems and (5) training
methodology.
It frames future perspectives and
challenges and provides a summary of the scientific work presented at
international conferences and meetings.
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MAE -FETP from
NIE-ICMR, Chennai: Key facts and figures
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Initiation
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2001
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The
2006 class in Andhra Pradesh for the Chikungunya
field exercise
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Cohorts to date
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8
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Graduates
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44
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Duration
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2 years
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Time in field
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75%
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Degree
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MAE
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Recognition
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Medical Council of India
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Core and associate faculty
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12
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 Benchmarking new standards for outbreak
investigations
Surveillance data analyzed and used for action
Operational research to serve policy makers with
information
Evidence and information to strengthen health systems
Quality assurance in training
Remaining challenges and future
perspectives
Manuscripts published in peer reviewed journals
Presentations at international
meetings
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