Be part of the solution to the
world’s health challenges.
Join ITraP!
Integrated Training Program
in Infectious Diseases, Food
Safety and Public Policy
(ITraP)
University of Saskatchewan
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substantial economic and social costs. Effective prevention
and mitigation requires a coordinated effort by a diverse team
spanning disciplines and borders. ITraP is an exciting initiative
that offers new opportunities to graduate students interested
in interdisciplinary team science and One Health approaches
to complex issues.
Curriculum
The Program
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Infectious disease outbreaks and food safety issues can lead to
Trains students to apply science
expertise to careers in government,
industry and academia.
Promotes team science and studentled learning through intensive case
studies and advanced seminars.
Explores One Health approaches to
resolve real-world problems at the
human-animal-environment interface.
Generates international connections
through participation of students and
faculty based worldwide.
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Collaborates with partners in
academia, industry and government in
curriculum development and
externship placements.
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Facilitates a broad learning
environment and work experiences in
different parts of the world and with
diverse organizations.
• Academic courses: ONEH 800 & ONEH 801.
• Week-long international summer school.
• Externship placement to apply training to
novel One Health challenges.
Who Should Apply?
• Thesis-based graduate students who wish
to develop a broad understanding of One
Health, infectious disease mitigation and
food safety are welcome to apply.
• Applicants will be selected based on skills
and experience in leadership, strategic
planning, system thinking, management,
communication and collaboration, as well
as academic excellence and potential to
contribute to the program's success.
• Scholarships are available to eligible
students as a supplement to current
funding.
www.usask.ca/ITraP
APPly Now
for the 2017 program
Deadline: September 15, 2016
For more information, contact:
Amanda Kelly, MSc, Program Coordinator
amanda.kelly@usask.ca
306-966-7192
Office location: 4113-52 Campus Drive
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Saskatchewan