The Department of Health Policy and Management offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Services Research and Policy.
Degree Type: Doctoral
Degree Program Code: PHD_HSRP
Degree Program Summary:
The PhD program in Health Services Research and Policy is designed for students who are interested in a career in academia- teaching and research in private or public universities, governmental and public agency settings, and research positions related to health policy, health care management, health services research, health economics, etc. Students enrolled in this program will examine the organization and financing of health systems and services, assess the impact of health policies on population health, evaluate programs and policies to provide evidence during the policy-making process, and inform local, state, and national policies. Furthermore, it is not limited to studying the impact of upstream policies on population health. The program participants will also study the social determinants of health, health disparities, and challenges of adopting policies downstream, striving for equitable impact. The students will follow a holistic approach to clinical-community integration. The range of interest is not limited to domestic health topics but extends to global health.
The goal of the program is to prepare graduate students to play leading scientific roles to address many challenges of healthcare and healthcare systems in the nation and around the globe. Graduates will make significant contributions in the fields of health services research and health policy through teaching, research, policy, practice, and leadership.
Locations Offered:
Athens (Main Campus)
College / School:
College of Public Health
Rhodes Hall
105 Spear Road
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-2300
Department:
Healthy Policy and Management
Graduate Coordinator(s):
