Certificate in Gerontology | Doctoral Training in Gerontological Health Services Research | Doctoral Students
Overview
The Bloomberg School of Public Health offers many courses on aging and on health care for people with chronic conditions. Candidates for graduate degrees through any of the School's departments have the opportunity to earn the School's "Certificate in Gerontology" by taking a set of five courses, four of which are prescribed by the School and one is selected by the student. Members of the Lipitz Center for Integrated Health Care teach five of these courses.
Back to top >> Courses The following five courses are taught by members of the Lipitz Center. The first four are required for earning the School's Certificate in Gerontology; the fifth may be selected for credit toward the Certificate. Back to top >>
Click here for printable brochure. The goal of this Doctoral Program in Gerontologic Health Services Research is to prepare the next generation of gerontologists to acquire the knowledge needed to meet the challenges of providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to the burgeoning, diverse population of older Americans. By teaching scientific theory and rigorous methods, the program prepares students for productive careers in breakthrough research. Students acquire expertise in: Leading-edge methods for conducting research on health services. The health-related challenges faced by older Americans. The health care needed and used by older Americans. The analysis of large databases, such as those created by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and/or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Didactic Education During their first two years, students focus on a rich curriculum of required courses in health services research and gerontology, elective courses of their choosing, and monthly research seminars and conferences. Practicum
Health services research is especially productive when researchers understand the real-life processes and day-to-day challenges of providing and studying health care. Students in this program, therefore, choose "practicum experiences" related to health care for older persons. These experiences may involve: visiting clinical sites, observing clinical care, exploring community service agencies, and field work on clinical research projects. Students also participate in faculty research projects and attend national meetings of relevant professional societies.
Dissertation Mentored by members of the program's renowned core faculty, students complete a dissertation on a topic related to health services for older persons.
Degree and Certification Graduates of the program are awarded the School's Ph.D. degree in Health Policy and Management and its Certificate in Gerontology. Funding Opportunities
Funding from the National Institute on Aging supports two students each year. This support covers stipends, tuition and fees, research expenses, and the cost of attending one national meeting of a relevant professional society. Funding from the Bloomberg School of Public Health provides support for additional doctoral students.
Opportunity for support is also available through the C. Sylvia and Eddie C. Brown Community Health Scholarship, which provides tuition, stipends, and research support to three promising doctoral candidates entering the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Ideal candidates are students whose research and practice focus on improving the health and quality of life of underserved populations in Baltimore. Individuals from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications for the Brown Scholarship will be accepted through December. Applicants selected as Brown Scholars will be notified of their award by mid-March. More information about the Brown Scholarship is available at www.jhsph.edu/brownscholars. Matthew Frazier
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Lindsay Schwartz
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