The Master of Science in Health Services and Outcomes ResearchThe two-year, part-time, Master of Science degree program will offer a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary training of individuals who have completed a MD or PhD, or have at least 5-7 years of healthcare related experience, to fulfill the need in the field of health services and outcomes research. Shape the Future of Health CareThe United States faces significant challenges in the translation of basic biomedical research into practice as well as substantive redesign of the healthcare delivery system to achieve cost-effective, high quality, and safe healthcare. The two-year, part-time, Master of Science degree program offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary and applied training of individuals who have completed an MD or PhD, or have at least 5-7 years of healthcare related experience, to fulfill the need in the field of 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 Click here to view the complete curriculum.
Click here to view the admissions requirements and instructions.
NOW OFFERING TWO SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are pleased to announce that we will offer two scholarship opportunities for students applying for admission in Summer and Fall 2012.
These scholarships will provide 25% of the tuition costs for the first year of the Master of Science degree program. Scholarships are renewable for the second year of study contingent upon good academic standing. Clinicians and researchers, who work with underserved populations, as well as applicants from Nursing and Allied Health Professions, are encouraged to apply for the scholarship. If you would like to be considered for the scholarship, please submit a short description of no more than 250 words explaining why you feel that you should receive this scholarship. This should be submitted as a separate document, via email, to t-crawford@northwestern.edu. Please include your full name and your ApplyYourself applicant ID on this statement. |
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Program Director
Jane L. Holl, MD MPH "The United States faces significant challenges in the translation of basic biomedical research into practice as well as substantive re-design of the healthcare delivery system to acheive cost-effective, high quality, and safe healthcare." Application DeadlineSummer 2012 Admission: March 30, 2012 Fall 2012 Admssion: May 30, 2012 Contact Us:
Tahitia Crawford
Institute for Healthcare Studies
750 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-503-6490
t-crawford@northwestern.edu |
