Population Health and Clinical Outcomes Research Ph.D.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to identify the determinants of health and factors associated with disease prevention.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to understand the context for population health and clinical science research questions, as well as the organization, politics, and financing of the health care system.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to design, implementation of rigorous methods, and analyses of a mentored student research project experience including an in-depth focus on scientific writing and professional presentations (e.g., requiring manuscripts, presentations, and grant submissions).

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to appraise the performance of the health system in terms of access to care, safety, quality of care, resource consumption, cost-effectiveness, health equity and disparities, and accountability.