Graduate Programs in Health Services and Outcomes Research

Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes Research

The two-year, part-time Master of Science degree offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary training to professionals and researchers who have completed an MD or PhD, or have at least 5-7 years of healthcare related experience.  The degree features two years of coursework and a capstone research project that is developed over the course of the degree. Graduates attain a strong foundation of the knowledge and skills needed to pursue health services and outcomes research. The program includes courses in:

• Health Economics and Healthcare Financing
• Health Services Research Methods and Measurement
• Disparities in Healthcare
• Writing and Peer Review for Publication
• Biostatistics and Epidemiology
• Ethical Issues in Health Services Research

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Certificates in Health Services and Outcomes Research

Two new certificates have been developed to provide targeted analytical training and topical instruction to researchers and clinicians who would like to expand their work in the field of health services and outcomes research.  The Methodology Certificate is primarily suited for MDs and PhDs who wish to strengthen their research skills and methodological acumen. The Contemporary Issues Certificate provides content expertise for pre- and post-doctoral students who would like to pursue research examining health services delivery, health outcomes, or health policy.

Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program

The Health Sciences Integrated Program (HSIP) offers doctoral student training across multiple disciplines within the Health Sciences.  PhD students choose to focus on one of several content tracks, including a track in Health Services and Outcomes Research.  Students will have the opportunity to learn from and work with other students and faculty across the health sciences.  Each student develops an individualized course of study toward a PhD that draws on the broad and deep resources found in The Graduate School and the Feinberg School of Medicine.  The aim of the HSIP is to provide a strong academic foundation for students to focus on and excel in research incorporating the processes and methodologies of both the clinical and population sciences.  The ultimate goal of this integrated approach is to produce graduates who will be leaders in translational science, harnessing approaches and methods from multiple disciplines.