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Applied Coursework in Infection Prevention
The Infection Prevention Pathways (IP Pathways) Program offers applied graduate coursework taught by nationally recognized University of Michigan faculty alongside practicing infection prevention professionals.
Students learn directly from a multidisciplinairy team of experts who lead infection prevention programs, investigate outbreaks, oversee antimicrobial stewardship, direct hospital epidemiology programs, and advance diagnostic microbiology. Together, they bring real-world experience from hospitals, health systems, public health agencies, and research settings directly into the classroom.
Course offerings, schedules, and credit hours may vary by academic year.
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Learn from Experts Across Healthcare
Infection Preventionists
Healthcare-associated infection prevention, surveillance, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Hospital Epidemiologists & Physicians
Outbreak investigation, healthcare epidemiology, and emerging infectious diseases.
Clinical Pharmacists
Antimicrobial stewardship and appropriate antimicrobial use.
Clinical Microbiologists
Diagnostic microbiology, laboratory methods, and pathogen detection.
Public Health Faculty
Epidemiology, surveillance, implementation science, and prevention strategies.
Healthcare Professionals
Bring frontline clinical experience and perspectives on patient care and safety.
Why Take IP Pathways Courses?
Learn Practical Skills
Gain evidence-based knowledge and tools you can apply in real healthcare settings.
Prepare for Careers
Build expertise for careers in hospitals, public health, healthcare quality, research, and clinical professions.
Earn the CHIP Certificate
Many courses can be applied toward the Certificate in Healthcare Infection Prevention & Control (CHIP).
Featured Courses
EPID 680
Hospital Epidemiology I
Foundational course covering core infection prevention concepts, healthcare-associated infections, surveillance, and prevention strategies in healthcare settings.
Typically offered: Fall
EPID 681
Hospital Epidemiology II
Typically offered: Winter (alternate years)
EPID 525
Clinical & Diagnostic Microbiology
Principles of clinical microbiology, laboratory diagnostics, and the role of the microbiology lab in patient care.
Typically offered: Winter
Programs at a Glance
Learn About the CHIP Certificate
Discover how to earn your certificate and the benefits it can bring to your career.
Explore the IP Pathways Internship Program
Gain hands-on experience through paid internships with healthcare and public health organizations.
Return to IP Pathways
Learn more about the program and all the opportunities available to you.
Questions about courses?
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