The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program offered in Health Policy and Management is focused in Healthcare Management and Leadership. The objective of the program is to prepare individuals for leadership positions in healthcare organizations. The focus of the program is on measuring, monitoring and improving the clinical and financial performance of health services organizations, as well as training leaders for organizational change. The program curriculum is based on the Healthcare Criteria for Performance Excellence from the Baldrige National Quality Program and targets those who have master’s-level training related to health care management.
The DrPH in Health Care Management and Leadership is principally designed for part-time students working full time during their enrollment in the program. It is expected that students will complete the elective and required coursework over a three-year period while participating in collaborative activities. These activities include seminars, research, journal clubs and other opportunities to promote interaction among program students and faculty. After the completion of all coursework, students will sit for the written comprehensive exam. Students then present themselves for the preliminary oral examination, after which they may begin substantive work on their dissertation. It should be possible to complete the DrPH within a nine-year period. | |
