FETP Accreditation and Quality Improvement
2024 Accreditation Cycle
The 2024 cycle is already underway. Interested future applicants should complete the Accreditation Readiness Assessment to prepare for the 2025 cycle.
About TEPHINET Accreditation
TEPHINET accreditation is an opportunity for field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) to align with common standards that support quality training and increased recognition of their value in supporting country public health priorities.
Since the launch of its first cycle of accreditation in 2016, the TEPHINET Global Accrediting Body (GAB) has accredited 27 programs (see Training Programs to find accredited programs).
TEPHINET developed the process and standards for accreditation over a five-year period with input from its global network of programs and partners including the TEPHINET Accreditation Working Group (AWG). These standards are grouped into five domains:
- Management, Infrastructure and Operations
- Integration with Public Health Service
- Staffing and Supervision
- Selection and Training of Residents
- Continuous Quality Improvement
Preparation for accreditation requires a concerted effort on the part of the FETP and may take a program several months or longer. The driving force behind accreditation is quality improvement. Any program can use the accreditation indicators and standards to identify areas of improvement regardless of its intent to apply for accreditation.
Map of TEPHINET Accredited Programs after 7th accreditation cycle.
Important dates for the 2024 Cycle of Accreditation
- Interviews for new reviewers: January-February
- Reviewer training: February-March
- Application review: March-April
- Potential site visits: May-August
Additional information on the TEPHINET Accreditation process, including the Accreditation Readiness Assessment, Minimum Indicators and Standards, and a flowchart of the Accreditation process and application, can be found in the "Important Documents" section at the bottom of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Apply?
Basic eligibility requirements for Advanced Level FETPs planning to apply:
- The majority of residents' time is spent in field work (minimum of 68 weeks)
- The duration of the program is equal to or greater than 21 months
- At least two cohorts have completed the program within the past five years, and at least 75 percent of the total residents who started the program also completed it
Basic eligibility requirements for Intermediate Level FETPs planning to apply:
- The majority of participants’ time is spent in field work, and no more than 25% of the entire duration of the program is spent in the classroom (didactic/formal course work)
- The duration of the program is at least 33 weeks (7.5 months) and not more than 65 weeks (15 months)
- At least two cohorts of participants have completed the program within the past four years. At least 75% of the total participants who started the program also completed it
- At least 80% of participants are employed in a public health institution
How Do I Become an Accreditation Reviewer?
Visit this page for more information.
Important Documents for Advanced Accreditation
Important Documents for Advanced Reaccreditation
Important Documents for Intermediate Accreditation
Additional Resources for all FETPs
Have Questions?
Email them to accreditation@tephinet.org.