History
This training was originally developed as a 12-credit-hr certificate program, by Dr. Gray at the University of Iowa, where it was offered annually beginning in 2008. It was then moved to the University of Florida where Dr. Gray served as Chair and Professor in the Department of Environmental and Global Health. While at UF, the training program was revised from a 12-credit curriculum focused on emerging infectious disease research to a 9-credit curriculum centered around the concept of One Health. In August 2014, Dr. Gray moved to Duke University where the program was adapted to a similar 9-credit format with the following objectives.
- Introducing the concept of One Health problem solving which combines public health, veterinary health, and environmental health training
- Strengthening global surveillance
- Considering interventions to reduce infectious disease public health threats. The course work involved training in One Health, epidemiology, and virology (particularly influenza), as well as achieving better collaborations between US governmental agencies and various ministries of health or agriculture.
Program Format
Each fall, students will be nominated by US government representatives from sponsoring organizations (DoD, DoS, etc.). Next nominated students are invited to submit applications to Duke as post-baccalaureate students. The application involves submission of official transcript(s), a statement of purpose, a resume, TOEFL scores (as appropriate), and an Application for the One Health Training Program.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required, with translated and certified transcripts demonstrating a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or foreign equivalent, and equivalency to a US bachelor’s degree. Applications will be reviewed by an admissions committee.
Consistent with requirements of the Duke Graduate School, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will be required of applicants for whom English is a second language and who have not been enrolled for one year or longer at an institution in an English-speaking country. Residents of U.S. territories and protectorates must submit TOEFL scores.
