PhD Epidemiologist Specializing in Exam Prep and Research Methods

Eileen D.

Need help with epidemiology, biostatistics, or research methods? I’m Dr. Eileen, a PhD epidemiologist and experienced graduate-level instructor specializing in tutoring MPH, MD, and PhD students.

I hold a Master of Public Health and a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota. I have taught graduate-level epidemiology and biostatistics courses at both the master’s and doctoral levels. I have also tutored 10 PhD students in preparation for their qualifying exams, and all 10 successfully passed.

I can help students with:
-Epidemiologic concepts and methods
-Study design and research methodology
-Bias, confounding, effect modification, and causal inference
-Biostatistics and interpretation of statistical results
-Regression and other analytic methods
-Critical appraisal of scientific literature
-Thesis, dissertation, and manuscript development
-Comprehensive and PhD qualifying-exam preparation
-Applying epidemiologic methods to clinical and public health questions

My teaching style is individualized, supportive, and practical. I focus on helping students understand the reasoning behind epidemiologic methods rather than simply memorizing formulas or definitions. I use real-world examples and adapt each session to the student’s background, learning style, and academic goals.

Whether you are struggling with a difficult course, preparing for a major exam, designing a study, or interpreting results for a thesis or dissertation, I can help you build both knowledge and confidence. My goal is for students to leave each session with a clearer understanding of the material and the ability to apply it independently.