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Background: The aim of study is to evaluate the "Basic Epidemiology Course" within the doctoral program of Public Health, Ege University Medical Faculty by gathering the opinions of students graduated from or attending the program, and the lecturer, directing the program. Methods: The program was evaluated by using qualitative and quantitative data gathering procedures in accordance with the educational criticism model devised by Eisner. The research group consisted of the students attending the program since the doctoral program of the Public Health Department was first started, together with the course lecturer. Data gathered by the questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Of the 26 students who attended the program 21 answered the questionnaire. 17 of the students and the lecturer, who had been in charge of the program since its inception were interviewed. The data was collected in the light of the opinion of the lecturer and the students, under the headings of goals of the program, content of the program, learning and teaching process, evaluation of student success, the relationship between being a doctorate student or a research assistant and the efficiency of the program. Qualitative data was evaluated on the basis of the competent nested strategy. With the help of descriptive analysis of qualitative findings, quantitative findings regarding some sub-problems of the study were explained. Results: It was understood that the goals of the course became more comprehensible to students within time. It is noteworthy that some students who found the perceived goals of the course suitable did not have any expectations at the beginning of the course. Reaching the goals of the course covers, and even exceeds, the period of the doctoral educational program. Students having difficulty in recalling the content of the course can only list basic topics, and believe that these have been accordingly planned in a meaningful order. There is a desire amongst students to see the length of the course extended and a greater reflection of circumstances particular to Turkey in the examples used. Students, who believe the course to be easy, stated that materials related to the course were adequate, although adequate use was not made of them. Considerable improvement has been achieved in time as regards class atmosphere and course equipment. Courses, where various methods and techniques are used, are carried out with student participation. It is expected that an opportunity for doing research on the course which requires strict attendance for student understanding. Exams and assignments related to the course are observed to evaluate all cognitive steps. Conclusion: We suggest a review of the goals and the integration of this course with the other courses, making associate student projects, and making this program current with students' feedback.

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