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Over the past three
decades, epidemiology, has matured into a field of its own,
as both an academic discipline and a field of practice in
a large variety of health agencies, hospitals, and research
institutions. The past twenty years have been marked by a
significant increase in the number of individuals who have
chosen epidemiology as a career or who have entered epidemiology
from such disciplines as medicine, statistics, sociology,
genetics, and biology.
The American College of Epidemiology was incorporated
in 1979 to develop criteria for professional recognition
of epidemiologists and to address their professional concerns.
The College has benefited from the leadership of the leading
epidemiologists in the world.
ACE serves the interests of its members through sponsorship
of scientific meetings, publications and educational activities,
recognizing outstanding contributions to the field and advocating
for issues pertinent to epidemiology. The goals of the college,
as outlined in a strategic planning
document, developed in 1996 and updated in 2001, include:
- Advocating for policies and actions that enhance the science
and practice of epidemiology;
- Promoting the professional development of epidemiologists
through educational initiatives;
- Recognizing excellence in epidemiology;
- Developing and maintaining an active membership base of
both Fellows and Members representing all aspects of epidemiology.
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