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| Courses within the Health Systems Program focus on policy analysis; evaluation of national health systems; planning and managing national and global health programs; and institution-building, teaching, and research in these same areas. Research priority is given to work in low- and middle-income countries and with disadvantaged populations. The overall goal of the PhD program in Health Systems is to produce the next generation of leaders in the research and practice of public health dealing with health systems. Graduates of the Program should have the competencies to play leadership roles in (a) health policy; (b) health planning, financing, management, and evaluation; (c) public health teaching; (d) institution building; (e) community development; and (f) research on health systems. Graduates of the MHS Health Systems Program will be able to - Demonstrate knowledge of public health problems most pertinent to underserved populations, approaches to the management and control of these disorders, and characterize these problems in terms of measurable health indicators
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of concepts and application of management principles to the operation of health systems in resource-poor settings
- Analyze and synthesize data relevant to the management and control of health problems of public health importance in resource-poor settings
- Produce written and oral reports for public health professionals and policymakers
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