Introduction
infectious diseases
INFECTIOUS DISEASES, CHRONIC DISEASES
Epidemiology, the key course in public health programs, is a critical component of medical-related undergraduate curricula and is defined as being fundamental to population health science [During the past few years, epidemiology has expanded from the study of infectious diseases to encompass health-related outcomes, including the exposure factors of various acute and chronic diseases that have been observed through clinical diagnoses [In 1999, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) stated that the best method for medical teaching was teaching through examples and experiences, rather than simply relying on theoretical courses [