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1 of Epidemiology. 2 Q Okay. Let's talk about that a minute. 3 I think the jury heard one of the 4 plaintiffs' witnesses, Dr. Dement, that there is 5 really not a certification process for 6 epidemiologists. 7 Is that true? 8 A Not true anymore. 9 Q Okay. How long has there been a 10 certification process? 11 A Either 1980 or 1981, around that time. 12 Q Okay. Could you explain to the jury how 13 somebody becomes certified in epidemiology? 14 A Well, first there are two groups of 15 membership, two classes of membership. The first 16 class is simply member, the second class is fellow. 17 In order to become a member, you have to 18 take exams to become a member, and you also have to 19 have an advanced degree in epidemiology or some area 20 related to epidemiology. 21 To be a fellow, you have to be -- you have Page 3465