Explain: Importance of Epidemiology

 During the interview process, employers are interviewing candidates and candidates are also interviewing employers.  

   Evaluation Title: Importance of Epidemiology 

 Assume the role of a hiring manager who is conducting interviews for new healthcare managers for the team.  An applicant asks the following question: “I have never taken an epidemiology course before, I did not think it was an important topic for a healthcare manager.  Why do I need to have this background?”  

 1. Write a professional reply to the applicant that is a minimum of 150 words.

2. Utilize at least two outside resources to support rationale explained in the reply.