Programme Description :

The PhD program in Health Outcomes and Policy Research offers concentrations in pharmacoeconomics, health policy/health services research, and health informatics. The concentration in pharmacoeconomics is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate the economic, clinical and humanistic outcomes of medical treatment. The concentration in health policy/health services research is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of health policy development, implementation and analysis. The concentration in health informatics is designed to provide in-depth experience with data analysis, data modeling, and data mining. The program focuses on producing graduates for positions that emphasize research rather than administration.