Our Doctoral Program in Health Services Research offers training in research methods to advance knowledge of issues central to the improvement of population health by focusing on organizational characteristics of health care delivery systems, providers, and economic forces that shape consumer and provider behavior. Along with our doctoral offering, we also provide a Concentration in Health Services for School of Public Health MPH students.
Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice
Academics
The Health Services Research (HSR) doctoral program offers training in research methods to advance knowledge of issues central to the improvement of population health by focusing on organizational characteristics of health care delivery systems, providers and economic forces that shape consumer and provider behavior, as well as the policy environment in which these relationships exist.
To tailor their educational experience, MPH students may elect to concentrate in Health Services.
Learn by Doing: Reducing Social Isolation
MPH student Kristen Smith is working to create tools and resources that lower the burden of loneliness for homebound older adults.