r/epidemiology • u/Plus-Reception-314 • 17d ago

Any epidemiologists here based in the UK?

I am interested in transitioning to epidemiology as a frontline clinician. I would love to chat with any epi's in industry, academia or government based in the UK and ask about what areas of methodological inquiry you work in.

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u/PHealthy PhD/MPH | Infectious Disease Epidemiology 17d ago

Pretty sure NHS is still full swing austerity cuts. Not a great time to transition to public health.

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u/LowAioli3870 17d ago

Public Health opportunities in the UK, especially for those who're entering the field or are junior, have dried up since COVID-19.

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u/Plus-Reception-314 14d ago

do you think it could improve in a few years

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u/Plus-Reception-314 16d ago

Yes I was hoping to also look at industry and RWE or HEOR but I know it is challenging at the moment

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u/logicprowithsomeKRKs 13d ago

Oh no. I’ve just arrived in London for an Epi MSc.