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PhD in Health Policy and Management

The doctoral program in Health Policy and Management (HPM) is designed to develop scholars that are able to apply theoretical frameworks from the social sciences (such as economics, political science, organizational theory and management, sociology) to address pressing health policy and management research questions. The program is purposefully interdisciplinary and seeks to prepare students for research careers in academics as well as in public and private sector agencies and organizations. Students complete courses in a broad set of health policy and management areas, biostatistics and econometrics, and a selected area of depth (i.e., economic theory and application, political and policy analysis, and organizational theory and management). Students in the department of HPM take qualifying examinations in:

• health policy and management
• quantitative methods
• their chosen area of depth.

In addition, students work directly with a specific faculty member on an individualized readings course on which they will also take a qualifying examination. The program typically requires 4-5 years to complete, including 2 years of coursework followed by 2-3 years to complete and defend the doctoral dissertation. Individuals applying to this program usually have a master’s degree and/or relevant research experience, however the minimum requirement is a bachelor’s degree.

This program requires General GRE test scores. Please send them to institution code 3987 (there is no department code).

Degree Requirements - PhD in Health Policy and Management

2024-25 matriculation.

All courses are 1 unit unless otherwise noted.

The Ph.D. degree in Health Policy and Management requires a total of 16 course units with the option of obtaining credits for previous courses. With the approval of the academic adviser and DGS, course substitutions that better suit the needs of the student may satisfy the course work requirement.

PhD Required Courses (5 course units)

• EPH 508 Foundations of Epidemiology and Public Health
• EPH 600 Research Ethics and Responsibilities (0 units)
• EPH 608 Frontiers of Public Health*
• HPM 610 Applied Area Readings
• HPM 617 Colloquium in Health Services Research (0 units)
• HPM 618 Colloquium in Health Services Research (0 units)
• HPM 600 Independent Study or Directed Readings – 2 credits **

* Students entering the program with an MPH or relevant graduate degree may be exempt from this requirement.

** Students must enroll in two distinct Independent Study Courses (HPM 600).

PhD Required Methods and Statistics Courses (minimum 4 course units)

• BIS 623 Advanced Regression Models
• BIS 628 Longitudinal and Multilevel Data Analysis
• ECON 556 Topics in Empirical Economics and Public Policy
• ECON 558 Econometrics
• HPM 583 Methods in Health Services Research
• MGMT 737 Applied Empirical Methods
• PLSC 500 Foundations of Statistical Inference
• PLSC 503 Theory and Practice of Quantitative Methods
• SBS 580 Qualitative Research Methods in Public Health
• SOCY 580 Introduction to Methods in Quantitative Sociology
• SOCY 581 Intermediate Methods in Quantitative Sociology
• SOCY 582 Statistics III; Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Social Scientists
• S&DS 563 Multivariate Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences
• S&DS 565 Introductory Machine Learning

PhD Required Health Policy and Management Courses (minimum 2 course units, all with PhD Readings)

• EPH 510 Health Policy and Health Care Systems
• HPM 514 Health Politics, Governance, and Policy
• HPM 570 Cost-Effectiveness Analysis and Decision Making
• HPM 573 Advanced Topics in Modeling Health Care Decisions
• HPM 587 Advanced Health Economics

Additional Elective(s)

Minimum of 1 additional elective. Must be approved by advisor.

Specializations

Economics Specialization Required Courses (minimum 4 course units)

• ECON 545 Microeconomics May substitute for an alternative with permission of advisor and GSEC representative
• ECON 558 Econometrics Must take substitution course if taken as Methods course.

Students take two field courses in at least one concentration to develop expertise. Sets of courses across topics can be selected to meet research interests with advisor permission:

• MGMT 758 Foundations of Behavioral Economics
• PSYC 553 Behavioral Decision Making I: Choice
• ECON 600 Industrial Organization I
• ECON 601 Industrial Organization II
• ECON 630 Labor Economics
• ECON 631 Labor Economics
• ECON 680 Public Finance I
• ECON 681 Public Finance II

Organizational Theory and Management Specialization Required Courses (4 course units)

Courses are selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.

Political and Policy Analysis Specialization Required Courses (4 course units)

Suggested courses:

• PLSC 800 Introduction to American Politics
• PLSC 801 Political Preferences and American Political Behavior
• PLSC 803 American Politics III: Institutions

Course offerings subject to change.

Recent Dissertation Projects

Research in HPM applies the conceptual frameworks and research methods from economics, health policy, and organizational theory and management. Examples of ongoing faculty research include the following:

• The Role of Pharmacists in Primary Care: Analyzing Predictors and Outcomes of Pharmacist Integration in Connecticut
• The Determinants and Consequences of Cognitive Aging: Evidence and Implications for Public Policy
• Essays on Quality Improvement: Three Active Approaches to Improving Care for Nursing Home Users
• Efficiency and Equity in Private Markets for Public Health Care Services
• The Role of the Physician-Patient Relationship in Chronic Disease Patients
• The Effects of Hospital Network Entry and Exit on Organizational Performance

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• Derrick Bransby
• Crystal Guo
• Tanner Houston
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• Celia Stafford
• Mitchell Tang
• Gabe Weinreb
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• Olivia Zhao

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• Kris Johnson Ferreira
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Doctor of Philosophy in Health Policy and Management

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The PhD in Health Policy and Management is an academic degree emphasizing the in-depth expertise necessary for a research career. It emphasizes the integration of theory and research in a focused substantive area (cognate). This includes classroom instruction; non-credit seminars; independent study; research projects; academic apprenticeships; and interaction with faculty, fellow students, and other professionals within and outside the UCLA campus.

Because each student has unique and specific interests, doctoral training is individualized to the needs and interests of the particular student.

The doctoral program encompasses the following major elements and stages:

• Course work in the major and cognate/minor fields
• Written qualifying examination
• Proposal for the dissertation
• Oral qualifying examination on the proposal for the dissertation (advancement to candidacy)

Dissertation

• Oral defense of the dissertation

Course Work

Students must have a minimum of 17 courses (70 units). All students are required to specialize in a particular area of study, a cognate, which requires additional coursework. Of these, 11-12 courses (46-50 units) are required, five courses (20 units) are electives, and remaining units may be fulfilled with additional electives or from the cognate coursework.

Required Courses (11-12 courses/44-50 units)

• HLT POL 200A: Health Systems Organization and Financing, I
• HLT POL 226A: Readings in Health Service Research (2 Units)
• HLT POL 226B: Readings in Health Service Research (2 Units)
• HLT POL 227B: Special Topics in Health Services
• HLT POL 225A: Health Services Research Design (6 Units)
• HLT POL 225B: Health Services Research Design (6 Units)
• HLT POL 423 Practices of Evaluation in Health Services
• HLT POL 237C: Health Services Research Methodology (6 Units)
• BIOSTATS 201A: Applied Regression
• BIOSTATS 201B: Applied Regression
• EPIDEM 100 or an equivalent introductory survey course or show proof of an equivalent graduate-level introductory epidemiology course that meets the requirements for an MPH, MS, PhD, or MD program
• One (or more) additional statistics course (200-level or above) ONLY this additional statistics course may be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. All other courses MUST be graded.

Elective Courses (5 courses/20 units)

• Students select four or more elective courses

Cognate Requirements

Cognate studies give students a depth of knowledge in a field that is complementary to health policy and management. Students are required to take PhD level coursework that satisfies the requirements of at least one cognate. Students choose a cognate from areas such as economics, epidemiology, health care outcomes research, organizational behavior, and public policy studies, or may design their own cognate with a faculty member.

Qualifying Exam

Students generally take the qualifying exam after the completion of all course work, usually in the beginning of their third year of doctoral studies. The purpose of the written qualifying exam is to prepare and evaluate students’ knowledge and application of a number of areas, and to assess students’ readiness to undertake independent research.

Dissertation Proposal

The dissertation proposal describes the student’s desired area of research, the methods that will be used to examine relevant data and how it will support the dissertation findings, and explain the dissertation’s contribution to the field.

Dissertation Proposal Defense (Oral Qualifying Examination)

The purpose of the dissertation proposal defense (also known as the oral qualifying examination) is twofold: 1) to evaluate the research being proposed for the dissertation and 2) to assess the student’s ability to conduct this research. The defense focuses on the proposal for the dissertation.

The dissertation reports the results of the research conducted based on the proposal. The dissertation should demonstrate the scientific merit of the work itself and the student’s mastery over its substance and methods. It must demonstrate that the student is qualified to conduct independent research.

Dissertation Defense

The final oral examination is a defense of the dissertation. The purpose of this examination is twofold: 1) to evaluate the research conducted for the dissertation 2) to assess the student’s ability to conduct independent research. The exam focuses on the dissertation.

The PhD is generally obtained in four or five years.

View a list of faculty in the Department of Health Policy and Management.

Many graduates of the program pursue research and teaching careers in health care management and health policy analysis.

Examples of position held by graduates include:

• Tenure-Track Faculty
• Research Director

For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the  registrar's office .

Please see the cost and aid section of our website for information on awards, scholarships, training opportunities, employment, summer internship funding, and need-based aid. Please note that opportunities listed under 'Summer Internship Funding' are only applicable to MPH students.

Desired Qualifications

In addition to meeting the University’s minimum requirements , the Department of Health Policy and Management recommends a master’s degree in public health or other appropriate graduate degree in a related field with a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for graduate studies. In addition, although not required for admission, research experience in the field is viewed favorably when competing applications are judged. Students do not need to identify a faculty mentor in order to apply for the program.

Admissions Process

Visit the application guide to learn about our admissions process.

Please note:

This information is intended as an overview, and should be used as a guide only. Requirements, course offerings and other elements may change, and this overview may not list all details of the program. 

Admission requirements listed are departmental requirements, and are in addition to the University's minimum requirements. Many programs receive more applicants than can be admitted, so meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not ensure admission. Every effort is made to ensure minimum admissions requirements are up to date - for the most up-to-date information on the University's minimum requirements, please visit the  UCLA Graduate Division .

Fees are subject to change and should be used as a guide only. For the most up to date fees and more information on fee breakdown, visit the  registrar's office.

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The program involves more than 100 faculty members from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. You will choose your path from among five disciplines: decision sciences, economics, management, methods for policy research, and political analysis.

Students in the program have worked on a wide range of topics, including access to and utilization of health care, disability rights, physician decision-making, and health system organization. Examples of dissertations include “The Use of Information Technology in US Health Care Delivery,” “Understanding Mental Health Care Use and Outcomes among Individuals with Reduced Access to Care,” and “The Consequences of Government Provision and Regulation of Health Insurance.”

Supportive alumni can be a critical link to beginning your successful post-graduate career. Graduates of the program have secured faculty positions at institutions across the globe, including Stanford University; University of California, Los Angeles; and Yale University. Others have gone on to careers with the RAND Corporation, the Congressional Budget Office, the World Bank, and Kaiser Family Foundation.

Additional information on the graduate program is available from the PhD Program in Health Policy , and requirements for the degree are detailed in Policies . 

Areas of Study

Decision Sciences | Economics | Management | Methods for Policy Research | Political Analysis

Admissions Requirements

Please review the admissions requirements and other information before applying. You can find degree program-specific admissions requirements below and access additional guidance on applying from the PhD Program in Health Policy .

Academic Background

All applicants must apply to a specific concentration of the program and must indicate this choice in their statement of purpose. Up to two concentration areas may be specified. Additionally, applicants should indicate policy areas that are of interest.

Statement of Purpose

Describe your reasons and motivations for pursuing a PhD in health policy at Harvard. What experiences led you to your research ambitions? Concisely state your past work in your intended field of study and in related fields. Briefly indicate your career objectives. Your statement should not exceed 1,000 words. You should also include your concentration(s) and policy area(s) of interest.

Personal Statement

Standardized tests.

GRE General (or GMAT): Optional for Decision Sciences, Economics, Methods for Policy Research, and Political Analysis. Required for Management iBT TOEFL minimum score: 100 IELTS minimum score: 7.5

Fall Grades

Fall term grades should be sent when available if attending school while applying to the program (prospective students may add this information to the Fall Grade Report, available in the applicant portal, after they have submitted their application).

Those interested in earning an MD/PhD in Health Policy may apply through the American Medical College Application Service . Once enrolled, MD/PhD students submit application materials to Harvard Griffin GSAS prior to beginning their PhD studies.

For the coordinated JD/PhD , applicants must apply separately to each program and indicate in the application to the PhD program in health policy that a concurrent application has been submitted to Harvard Law School.

Theses and Dissertations

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The Harvard PhD in Health Policy, awarded by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, is a collaborative program among six Harvard University faculties: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard School of Public Health.

While the program is interdisciplinary in nature, students specialize in one of six concentrations: decision sciences, economics, ethics, methods for policy research, management, or political analysis. Approximately 125 faculty members from schools within the University are involved with the program, and students are free to take classes throughout the University. A hallmark of the program is the accessibility of faculty members to students and the commitment of faculty to students enrolled in the program.

The program started in 1992. We now have over 200 graduates, with 65 students currently enrolled. 

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Stanford Health Policy is a joint effort of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Stanford School of Medicine

PhD in Health Policy

To our prospective students and trainees:.

The Department of Health Policy recognizes that the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June 2023 about the consideration of certain types of demographic information as part of an admission review. All applications submitted during upcoming application cycles will be reviewed in conformance with that decision. 

The Department of Health Policy welcomes graduate applications from individuals with a broad range of life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds who would contribute to our community of scholars. The review process is holistic and individualized, considering each applicant’s academic record and accomplishments, letters of recommendation, prior research experience, and admissions essays to understand how an applicant’s life experiences have shaped their past and potential contributions to their field and how they might enrich the learning community at Stanford.

The Application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now closed. 

If you're interested in applying for the 2025-2026 academic year, join us on Sept. 5 for a live informational session.

PhD Program Informational Video

Stanford Health Policy offers a PhD program which promises to educate students who will be scholarly leaders in the field of health policy, and will be highly knowledgeable about the theoretical and empirical approaches that can be applied in the development of improvements in health policy and the health care system. The curriculum offers courses across a wide range of health policy areas including health economics, health insurance and government program operation, health financing, international health policy and economic development, cost-effectiveness analysis and the evaluation of new technologies, health law and ethics, health systems operations, relevant statistical and methodological approaches, and health policy issues related to public health concerns like obesity and chronic disease. In addition to taking a set of core courses, students are expected to complete coursework in one of three tracks:

1. Health Economics  -  including the economic behavior of individuals, providers, insurers, and governments and the methodologic training to measure how their actions affect health and medical care,

2.  Decision Sciences  -  with quantitative techniques to assess the effectiveness and value of medical treatments and for decision making about medical care and health policies at the individual and/or collective level,

3. Evaluative Methods  –  encompassing advanced statistical, computational, and other quantitative methodologies appropriate for application in areas of interest to students such as organizational behavior, law, ethics, and data science.

Academic advising by our faculty is a critical component of our graduate students' education.

All matriculating students will be assigned a faculty advisor from the group of  CORE FACULTY  to help them design their academic program. Students will remain with this advisor until the time that they have developed other arrangements for advising.

Advisors will meet with students within the first quarter of each year to discuss students' Individual Development Plan(s) (IDPs).  Additionally, students will meet with their advisor(s) on a regular basis throughout each year to discuss course selection, progress through the program, development of research projects, and career plans.

Academic progress and student completion of program requirements and milestones are monitored by the program staff and directors and discussed at quarterly meetings of all PhD advisors. Students are expected to identify a group of normally 3 thesis advisors before or, at the latest, shortly after the time that they advance to candidacy for the degree. This group will consist of one primary and, at least, two secondary advisors, who may or may not be the same as the initially assigned faculty advisor. The Director of Graduate Studies and the Executive Committee will monitor advising arrangements to ensure that students receive adequate supervision.

For further information on advising in the program, please see the PhD Handbook.

Though circumstances may be different from one student to another, we anticipate being able to provide and/or help students obtain financial support for the first four years of the program. Individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of the US may apply. However, due to funding restrictions we are limited in our ability to admit applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents and who do not have funding through the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program or substantial funding from another non-Stanford source.  Students who are non-citizens or non-permanent residents are strongly encouraged to apply for such funding. 

For information about the Knight-Hennessy Program, please see:  https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/  ( please note the Knight-Hennessy Program has earlier deadlines than the PhD program )

PhD Application Process Explained

You can watch the recording of the PhD Pre-application Information Session.

The Stanford University School of Medicine and the Health Policy Program are committed to fostering a diverse community in which all individuals are welcomed, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential. While race and ethnicity are commonly cited in relation to diversity, we recognize that there are many different aspects to identity, including culture socioeconomic and educational background, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, life experiences, hobbies, and interests. We value diversity because we believe that interaction with people with unique backgrounds and life experiences allows us to reach a greater level of innovation in health policies, health policy research, education and clinical care.

Stanford Health Policy is committed to doing our part to contribute to a more equitable and just society. We hope prospective students from diverse backgrounds consider joining our program to help us continue to make important contributions in health policy to address these and many other problems of our day. Additionally, as a program linked with the Stanford Biosciences Programs, we support the  Biosciences Commitment to Justice and Action  and, where appropriate, will connect and participate in the activities offered in the statement.

The program works with multiple groups and offices across campus to facilitate student access, support, and connectivity. These include, but are not limited to:

Stanford Biosciences:  https://oge.stanford.edu/inclusion/  

Stanford Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education:  https://vpge.stanford.edu/diversity-initiatives/overview

Stanford Office of Accessible Education:  https://oae.stanford.edu

Stanford Graduate Life Office:  https://glo.stanford.edu

Stanford Student Affairs:  https://studentaffairs.stanford.edu

Doctor of Philosophy in the Field of Health Policy

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The PhD in health policy develops scholars who are skilled at critically assessing the political, economic, legal, and social aspects of health policy and management. Students learn to apply innovative research tools to analyze processes and outcomes in healthcare delivery and public health settings to make informed decisions. Special emphasis is placed on the United States' health policies, systems, and population health.

Based in Washington, DC, the PhD in health policy program immerses students in a multidisciplinary scholarly environment working with faculty in the Department of Health Policy and Management and other GW experts conducting research and policy analyses in pursuit of improvements in health access, equity, costs, and outcomes and shaping the health and public health policy debate at national, state, and other levels  Program students benefit from faculty mentorship and proximity to experts and agencies immersed in the most current topics of health policy and public health in the hub of health policy decision-making and debate. The program prepares PhD candidates with the proper training to be an integral part of creating future solutions to public health challenges and a transformed healthcare system.

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The following requirements must be fulfilled: 48 credits, including 10 credits in PhD core courses, 20 credits in program-specific courses, at  least 10 credits in elective courses; 8 credits in dissertation research; and successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

Graduation requirements as follow:

• Credits: Successful completion of 48 credits.
• Comprehensive examination: Once the course of study is completed, students are required to pass the comprehensive exam to be officially admitted to the candidacy phase.
• Dissertation: PUBH 8435 dissertation proposal writing plus 8 credits in dissertation research are required. Once the proposal has been successfully defended and the dissertation research credit requirements has been met, the oral defense may be scheduled.
• Grade-point average: A minimum overall grade-point average of  B  (3.0).
• Time limit: The degree must be completed within seven years.

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The PhD Program in Health Policy seeks to train students for research and teaching careers in health policy. The interdisciplinary and interfaculty nature of the program results from the philosophy that most graduates will carry out much of their research as part of inter- or multidisciplinary research teams rather than as isolated scholars. For this reason, the program trains students to leave with specialized skills in one discipline, but also with the ability to understand the conceptual frameworks and jargon contributed by researchers from other disciplines. Even the minority who will work independently will need to understand the perspectives of readers outside their chosen disciplines, in order to communicate effectively. To implement this philosophy, students must meet the requirements of both their chosen concentration and fulfill coursework in other concentrations.

The general trajectory of doctoral students in the program is coursework for the first two years, with a general exam in health policy and a concentration exam at the end of the second year, followed by development of a dissertation prospectus and approximately three years of dissertation research and writing. 

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Ph.D. in Health Policy and Administration

Designed for students who want to pursue research careers in both academic and non-academic settings, the Health Policy Ph.D., is a doctoral degree focused on the organization and financing of health services, as well as the statistical methods required to do state-of-the-art empirical work in health policy, health administration, and related disciplines.

Upon completing one year of the program, you’ll select from one of three specialized tracks: health economics, healthcare management and organizations, or population health and demography. You can also complete graduate minors in gerontology or demography, or earn your dual-title Ph.D. in Demography. Recent Health Policy Ph.D. graduates have obtained tenure-track faculty positions at major research universities, opted for private research organizations, found employment at government agencies, or are currently working for private-sector firms.

The Health Policy Ph.D. Program at Penn State has prepared me with numerous opportunities to develop my skills as a health services researcher. The coursework and research experience has been outstanding, and I am confident this program has prepared me for the next phase in my career.

Jill Harvey, Assistant Professor, Medical University of South Carolina

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Individual attention and support.

• We typically admit three to six students per year. Keeping our program small ensures students have easy access to faculty and allows us to fund virtually all students for three or more years.
• We also regularly provide financial support to students presenting their research at conferences.
• Students entering the Health Policy and Administration doctoral program are funded through graduate assistantships and have opportunities for additional funding

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• Learn more about ongoing research in the Department of Health Policy and Administration.
• Learn more about our Ph.D. program faculty . 
• Learn about our excellent track record of placing students at top universities, research organizations, government agencies, and the private sector 

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Clinicians in the Penn State College of Medicine teamed up with researchers in the Penn State Colleges of Health and Human Development, including Joel Segel, associate professor of health policy and administration, Agricultural Sciences and Nursing to start the LION Mobile Clinic, a mobile health clinic bringing State College’s health care services and resources to the Snow Shoe Township community. 

Health Policy - PhD

This field concerns the research that informs health policy. It deals both with the substantive findings of that research, and with the methodological issues that researchers face. The field encompasses a broad set of activities and issues pertaining to the quality, access, financing, management, and organization of health care, at various levels.

Students in this field will focus on at least one of the following health policy frameworks:

• Population health assessment and improvement (epidemiology, health behavior, public health infrastructure and intervention frameworks)
• Determinants of health and health disparities (social/behavioral determinants of health, SES and racial/ethnic inequities in health and health care delivery)
• Public health policy (role of policy and effectiveness of policy in public health)
• Health services research (delivery systems, providers, policies)

Students will also focus on at least one of these core health policy issues:

• Health care financing and reform, health insurance, costs and spending
• Health care organization and delivery, organizational forms, quality of care
• Provider-patient relationships and the patient's role in the health care system
• Public and population health

In addition, students may choose special topics (e.g., drugs and medical technology) and/or specific patient populations (e.g., low income and vulnerable populations).

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All PhD programs at Harvard University are administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS), and applications are processed through the Harvard Griffin GSAS online application system .

The following three PhD programs are based at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, designed for students seeking specialized scientific and technical expertise to propel an academic or research career:

PhD in Biological Sciences in Public Health PhD in Biostatistics PhD in Population Health Sciences

Harvard PhD program in Health Policy The PhD in Health Policy is a collaborative program among six Harvard University schools, including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

PhD in Health Policy and Management

Make a meaningful impact with our health policy and management doctoral program..

Dig into an area of public health that fascinates or inspires you. Hone your research, teaching, and management skills. And take your career in public health to purposeful new places with a PhD in health policy and management from UMass Amherst.

Designed to prepare you for teaching and research positions in academic institutions and leadership positions in health-related agencies, our program offers both major and minor areas of concentration. The minor area may be content- or methods-related in areas such as biostatistics, computational methods, epidemiology, maternal and child health, health economics, and community health education. You’ll apply our pioneering use of multimodality methods in your research, from digital storytelling to participatory action research.

PhD in health policy and management course requirements:

• Seven major concentration courses in health policy and management (21 credits)
• Four minor concentration courses in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, and economics (12 credits)
• Two doctoral seminar courses (6 credits)
• Dissertation research (18 credits)

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Doctoral students have priority in teaching assistant (TA) positions and tend to support themselves with these offerings during the first 1-4 years. Faculty assist students in applying for federal or foundation funding to support dissertation research. 

Research Opportunities Await

You’ll find a wealth of opportunities to research health policy issues and explore field work through the  Center for Community Health Equity Research ,  Center for Program Evaluation , and  Institute for Global Health , all of which are led by health promotion and policy faculty.

Make the Program Your Own

PhD students come to our program with a deep commitment to their studies and complex interests. Our faculty work one-on-one with doctoral students to help you select courses and research that fit your unique interests.

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Focus on community-based participatory research; racial and ethnic health disparities; Latinx immigrants; mixed methods; health policy.

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Focus on maternal health; women’s reproductive health; health equity; patient-provider relationship

Focus on health care quality measurement, health policy, health informatics, and high-dimensional data.

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Prospective students must apply first through the SOPHAS site and then the UMass Graduate School Supplemental Application, which will be emailed to you upon completion of the SOPHAS application.

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December 1, 2024.

To be considered for priority admissions, applications must be submitted by Dec. 1.

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February 1, 2025.

The application deadline is Feb. 1.

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Health services research is a multidisciplinary field of scientific investigation that examines the uses, costs, quality, accessibility, delivery, organization, financing and health outcomes of healthcare systems in the U.S. and elsewhere. Health services researchers investigate and interpret the complexities of healthcare systems. In particular, they study how social factors, financing systems, organizational structures and processes, health technologies, and individual and group behaviors affect access, cost and quality of care. The research domains of health services research center on groups, organizations, institutions, communities and populations.

The PhD in Health Policy & Management   prepares expert health services researchers for careers in academic settings or in public and private organizations where advanced research and analytic skills are required. It is a post-master's program and graduate-level statistics coursework is required for admission. The program consists of 3 stages with prerequisite curriculum representing 6 core areas of health policy and management. Students are expected to maintain continuous enrollment and to complete in a minimum of 4 academic years.

KUMC   HP&M graduates   conduct research in health policy, health services research, and public health including the causes and consequences of health disparities, how the healthcare system impacts the health and wellbeing of patients and workers, and the impacts of health policy on households with different socio-economic characteristics.

Curriculum Stages

Stage 1   consists of basic courses in health policy, health care management, and quantitative and qualitative research methods. A notable feature of this stage is that students begin to participate in the research process immediately upon beginning the program through a series of five 1-credit-hour immersion courses, taken within the first 2 semesters.

Stage 2   involves specialization in a specific substantive area of either policy or management research or a combination, as well as advanced statistical analysis and research methods. Students also complete a teaching seminar and practicum.

After completion of course work, students enter   Stage 3,   which consists of 3 written preliminary examinations, the comprehensive oral examination and dissertation proposal defense. Students then carry out their dissertation research. For the written dissertation there are two options, the standard format and a series of 3 research papers suitable for publication. The dissertation is formatted and published according to university guidelines.

Coursework for the PhD in Health Policy and Management is offered at the   KU Medical Center campus   in Kansas City, Kansas. Classes for the program are held during daytime and late afternoon hours, Monday through Thursday.

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Ph.D. Program Degree Requirements

All courses are offered in-person on campus in Seattle at the University of Washington. Ph.D. students are expected to be in residence in Seattle while taking or teaching classes. Students with financial support from the university must take a full credit load.

Ph.D. students have the choice to get a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management degree upon successful completion of the first two years of coursework, qualifying exam, and major area paper.

Before starting at the Evans School, incoming students must have prior graduate coursework in calculus and participate in our week-long math camp.

The Ph.D. degree requirements include:  

Core Courses

• Advanced microeconomics for policy analysis
• Organizations, management, and theory
• Perspectives on institutions
• Public policy processes
• Public policy analysis
• Professional development seminar
• Research design
• Statistics (2)

Required Electives

• Qualitative and quantitative methods (2)  
• Structural inequality (1)  
• Area of specialization (3)  

Other Requirements

• Qualifying exams taken in the summer after first year of the program.
• Major area paper
• Teaching assistantship

Dissertation

• General exam to propose dissertation
• Dissertation work
• Final exam to defend dissertation  

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] .

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Navigating health insurance in the u.s.: the basics, by salpy kanimian. are there any more little details i should know about the healthcare plan.

When I arrived in the U.S., I faced two challenges: filing taxes and choosing a health insurance plan. In my home country, Lebanon, health insurance was straightforward, with minimal to no features and choices. The U.S. system, however, was a different story—one packed with terms and decisions that may be overwhelming. Today, my PhD dissertation is on U.S. health insurance. But who would have thought I'd write a dissertation on this topic four years ago? It's a journey that took an unexpected turn, and I'm excited to share my knowledge with you.

If you are an international prospective student, this blog is for you.  To all Rice students, this is your gentle reminder to sign up for health insurance: https://studenthealthinsurance.rice.edu/           

Healthcare costs in the U.S. can be daunting, even with insurance.

Tip #1: Check service costs upfront to budget and anticipate healthcare expenses more effectively.

So, first things first: here are some cost-related terms to know.

• Premium : The amount you pay each month or year for your health insurance plan.
• Deductible :The amount you must pay out-of-pocket for healthcare services before your insurance begins to pay.
• Copay : The fixed dollar amount you pay for services like doctor visits or prescriptions, usually at the time of service after you've met your deductible.
• Coinsurance : This is similar to copay, but it's a fixed percentage amount you pay for services after you've met your deductible.
• Maximum Out-Of-Pocket : The cap or maximum dollar amount you pay for healthcare services in a plan year.

Health insurance plans often have a group of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, typically known as a healthcare “network."

Tip #2: To avoid unexpected bills, check if doctors and hospitals are in-network before scheduling appointments or procedures.

Here's what you need to know about networks:

• In-network : Doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers labeled as “in-network” have agreed to a contract with your insurance company to provide services at specific rates (e.g., copays, and coinsurance rates).
• Out-of-network : This group includes providers who haven't agreed to the insurance company's rates.

Now, let's dive into the world of health insurance plan types, each with its own unique features and requirements.

Tip #3: Carefully check your plan type and what requirements it has.

Here are a few key types of plans to keep in mind when making your choice:

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans : These plans offer less flexibility when choosing doctors and typically require staying in-network. HMOs demand that you choose a primary care physician (PCP) and get referrals from them to see specialists.  
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans: Compared to HMOs, PPO plans offer more flexibility in seeing specialists without referrals, both in and out of the network.

If you liked this blog, stay tuned for more on U.S. health insurance and healthcare!

About the author: 

Salpy Kanimian is from Beirut, Lebanon and is a PhD candidate in Economics. She got her dual degree in Economics and Mathematics at the American University of Beirut prior joining Rice.  Read more .

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Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences

Degree type, program description .

The doctoral degree program is designed to prepare students for research, teaching and administrative positions in colleges, universities, government and industry. Competence in related fields is emphasized, and supporting work is selected from areas such as biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, computer sciences, genetics, communication, geriatrics, immunology, physiology, kinesiology, psychology and health promotion.

The doctoral program typically requires four to five years of full-time study. Students are expected to meet the following requirements for admission to candidacy by the end of the second year: 

Completion of courses conditional to admission; 

18 semester hours in nutrition, including the following courses with a grade of at least B in each: Nutrition 390 (Topic 1: Advances in Nutritional Sciences I), 390 (Topic 6: Molecular Nutritional Sciences), 390 (Topic 7: Advances in Nutritional Sciences II), and 394 (Topic 1: General Nutrition); 

Six hours of graduate coursework outside nutrition in fields germane to the dissertation research, such as biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, health education, and kinesiology; 

Presentation and defense of a dissertation research proposal and satisfactory response to questions on nutrition and related sciences; and 

Approval by the Graduate Studies Committee of the proposed course plan and proposed dissertation research program. Further supporting work in nutrition or related sciences is usually needed to augment the program. All doctoral candidates must write a dissertation based on the results of their original research and must make a formal oral defense of the dissertation. The Graduate Studies Committee must certify that all of the degree requirements have been completed.

Learn more about degree requirements and course descriptions . 

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Passion for public health and genuine interest is what inspires Dr. Patel’s commitment to the practice. She says, “Health has always been a personal interest of mine, along with studying topics and issues that impact people and society as a whole. When I started in public health, I found that the ways of studying and looking at problems really fit how I viewed the world. It was just a natural fit for me.”

Dr. Patel is a Cleveland native currently living in Concord Township and seems to always be on the go with her two little ones. Although, in her vacating free time, she enjoyed watching Ted Lasso for the heart and great storyline. She looks forward to her daughter Priya’s first birthday, running her 3rd marathon, and fall in Kent! 

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Want to learn how the environment impacts our health? Consider a Master of Health Science in Environmental Health! Part of the #1 school of public health, this graduate degree program prepares students for careers in medicine, research, advocacy, policy and practice.

One of the School’s shortest degrees, the full-time MHS is a nine-month, coursework-based degree for individuals who want a comprehensive understanding of the association between our environment and health. Students will learn how environmental hazards (not only in air, water and food but also neighborhood and social hazards) affect human health at the individual, population and systems level.

A flexible part-time format is also available.

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Courses in Food Systems, Water and Environmental Sustainability cover the factors that are driving current changes in the global environment and how they can lead to adverse effects on human health at individual and population levels. Through coursework and seminars, students will be exposed to a range of sustainability topics relating to food systems, water quality, use and re-use, the built environment and the multiple impacts of climate change. Research interests can include chemical and biological threats to food safety and water quality and approaches to effective intervention/prevention. This foundation can be used to support plans for subsequent doctoral (e.g. PhD, JD) level training or to pursue a career in government or the private sector. Students interested in this area may also complete the course requirements to receive the Certificate in Food, Environment and Public Health .

Courses in Health Security cover domestic and international health threats, including epidemics, natural disasters, technological accidents, and intentional attacks. Students examine major organizations and initiatives designed to prevent, detect, and respond to health security threats; assess the current status of health security preparedness; and evaluate strategies to enhance health security. These courses are designed for individuals who would like to begin careers in public health and healthcare preparedness, global health security, outbreak and epidemic management, disaster response, and related fields. A subset of courses are taught by faculty from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and informed by the Center’s two decades of scholarship and advocacy on health security policy.

Courses in Population Environmental Health are for students whose research interests involve the use of epidemiologic methods to investigate of the impact of environmental hazards on the health of communities and high-risk populations. Courses in this area provide a strong foundation in epidemiology and biostatistics and the pathways through which environmental chemical and biological exposures lead to detrimental health outcomes. These courses offer skills needed for the use of statistical approaches and introduce students to quantitative skills used in epidemiologic research. Research interests can range from the use of epidemiology to investigate associations between exposure and adverse health outcomes to its applications in risk assessment and environmental health regulatory processes. These courses can be used to support plans for subsequent PhD-level training, applying to medical school with master’s-level research experience or to pursue a career in government or the private sector. Students interested in this area may also complete the course requirements to receive the Certificate in Risk Sciences and Public Policy .

Pre-med courses provide the foundation for students planning to attend medical school. These courses provide a strong understanding of statistics and epidemiology. Elective courses in physiology, advanced toxicology, and environmental and occupational disease not only emphasize knowledge covered on the MCAT but they also differentiate graduates from the typical medical school applicant. Ideal candidates present with a strong foundation in the basic sciences and math. The American Association of Medical Colleges site now lists our MHS as a post-baccalaureate program.

Courses in Toxicology for Human Risk Assessment are designed to match the needs of students with research interests that extend from laboratory-based study of the toxicological and pathophysiological mechanisms of environmental chemical and biological agent exposures to the methods for applying toxicology data to human risk assessment and the development of regulatory policy. Students interested in these courses should have strong backgrounds in the basic sciences and be considering subsequent PhD-level training, applying to medical school with master’s-level research experience, or who may decide to pursue a career in government or private sector research positions.​ Students interested in this area may also complete the course requirements to receive the Certificate in Risk Sciences and Public Policy .

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Environmental Health?

Individuals with this degree go on to work in environmental health policy, climate science, government and NGO settings, continuing graduate study, or medical school. Meet some of our graduates. 

Visit the Graduate Employment Outcomes DashboaRD

Alumni Spotlight: Mona Dai, MHS '17

Mona is a PhD student in environmental science & engineering at Harvard University, working on global pollutants including perfluorinated compounds (PFAS).

Jonathan Josephs-Spaulding, MHS '17

Jonathan is a computational microbiology doctoral student at a German University hospital.

Spotlight: Yinka Bode-George, MHS '17

Yinka N. Bode-George, MHS ’17, leads a national philanthropic nonprofit that transforms sustainability to maximize community impact and achieve environmental justice.

Curriculum for the MHS in Environmental Health

Browse an overview of the requirements for this master's program in the JHU  Academic Catalogue , explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School  Course Directory , and find many more details in the program's Student Handbook.

Admissions Requirements

For the general admissions requirements see our How to Apply page.

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores (GRE, MCAT) are  optional  for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.

Tuition and Funding

Limited number of partial-tuition scholarships

Which degree is right for you?

We have a number of degrees designed to meet various professional and educational goals.

QUIZ: WHICH DEGREE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

DURATION:   9 months full-time, onsite/online;  2 years, part-time, onsite/online

BEST FOR:   Applicants who wish to pursue a PhD or a career in the intersection of environmental and public health

BOTTOM LINE:   One-year program culminates in a short essay

GOOD TO KNOW:   Academic degree focusing on a specific area of public health, typically science-oriented

MHS PROGRAM PAGE

DURATION:  2 years, full-time, onsite

BEST FOR:  Applicants interested in hands-on experiences leading to research careers; good for students considering PhD programs

BOTTOM LINE:  The first year involves classes, while the second year involves full-time research with faculty (based on a proposal from year one), culminating in a thesis

GOOD TO KNOW:  Students get hands-on experience and conduct their own research

ScM PROGRAM PAGE

DURATION :  9 months (onsite) followed by a 7- to 12-month internship

BEST FOR:   Those seeking a career in the field of human health and environmental risk assessment

BOTTOM LINE:   Professional degree focused on fundamental concepts and testing approaches used in classic risk assessment processes

GOOD TO KNOW:   Only program of its kind in the U.S. Students completing the program can also earn the Certificate in Risk Sciences and Public Policy .

MS PROGRAM PAGE

DURATION:   1.5 years full-time (onsite)

BEST FOR:   Applicants with prior coursework in basic sciences who want a career in occupational health

BOTTOM LINE:   Designed to prepare students to pass the Certified Industrial Hygienist Examination

GOOD TO KNOW:   Complete an internship between years one and two to get work experience in industrial hygiene . This program is administered by the Whiting School of Engineering, but all classes are offered through the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

MSOEH PROGRAM PAGE

DURATION:   up to 5 years part-time (hybrid)

BEST FOR:   Professionals currently working in the field who want to advance their career in occupational health

GOOD TO KNOW:   Flexible format; complete independent project at your place of employment . This program is administered by the Whiting School of Engineering’s Engineering for Professionals program, but all classes are offered through the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Questions about the program? We're happy to help. [email protected]

NYU Gallatin Internship Opportunities

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VAW Global Health Alliances

August 26, 2024

VAW Global Health Alliances (VAW Global) is a global health and development organization committed to cultivating sustainable and equitable partnerships with local communities and professionals through support and capacity-building for essential and accessible health services. Our focus is to work hand-in-hand with local initiatives and leaders to provide communities with improved access to medical, dental, and veterinary treatment. We also work to provide medication, nutritional security, clean water, and health education to these communities.

Organization Website: https://www.vawglobal.org/ Organization Address: 8595 Pelham Rd, Suite 400 #301 Greenville, SC 29615, USA Contact Name: Brianna Strauss Contact Email: [email protected]

INTERNSHIP INFORMATION Dates of Internship: Summer 2025 Industry: Environment/Sustainability, Social Justice Preferred Academic Level: Undergraduate and Graduate both welcome to apply

Description of Internship:

NYU VAW Medical Outreach Summer 2025 Internship & Trip

Looking for an internship position in healthcare? Fill out NYU’s VAW Summer 2025 Interest Form and attend an information session!

This mission will offer an invaluable opportunity to provide much-needed medical care and foster sustainable health initiatives in one of our partner low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in South America or Asia. We are looking for dedicated professionals and volunteers across all healthcare disciplines to join our NYU VAW Global Health Alliances team and contribute to this meaningful cause. If you are interested in joining the healthcare field this would be a great opportunity for you!

To learn more about the mission, including the objectives, logistics, and how you can get involved, please join us for one of our upcoming info sessions.

Interested? Please fill out the interest form (open to all undergraduate and graduate students) and attend an info session where we will cover goals, roles, responsibilities, travel details, protocols, fundraising, and more!

We look forward to sharing more about how you can be part of this transformative experience. Stay updated via Instagram @ vaw.nyu and check out the national website www.vawglobal.org . Email us at [email protected] with any questions or to learn more!

Online Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvrHwbfUMez1xeGtGceTYo_KP1iy0imBRbun4p5E3_0i0K_w/viewform

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