Health Services Research

[4urhealth]

Hi All.

I was wondering what some of the solid health services research programs are besides Hopkins. I know that some of the concentrations within the health policy and management departments incorporate health services research, but I would just like to know more about other programs that are specifically health services research degrees.

Also, looking at hopkins, I see that they also have a clinical epidemiology concentration which seems kind of similar to the health services research program. Can anyone tell me what the difference(s) is(are)?

Along those lines, is it possible to apply to two programs within one school? If so, is it advisable?

A reply would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[4urhealth]

Oops, I forgot. I am asking specifically about PhD programs as I am currently an MPH student and am beginning to consider a doctorate when I'm done. Thanks!

[MaxiJaz]

Hey everyone. I apologize for reopening a year old thread, but I thought the title of this one suits my question nicely and saves me the hassle of adding another post on a similar topic (I'm OCD that way).

I haven't read too many posts on applications to Health Services Research programs on the forums. I'm applying to a MSc. program in Health Services Research with a view to moving on to the PhD stream that the schools I have applied offer (in Canada). I have an interview in 3 weeks at the University of Toronto, after already meeting with prospective supervisors and getting their go-ahead to take me on.

I was wondering how people have found the interview process in the past/what the adcomm looks for (I have a biology background) and how present students in the program find it. I would love any feedback.

[avocado9]

I am applying to Minnesota's MS in Health Services Research, Policy, and Administration - the curriculum is really interesting, and the deadline for Fall 2012 is 4/15/12, so there is still time to apply. Check it out! http://www.sph.umn.edu/programs/hsrpa

[MaxiJaz]

Thanks for the info. I'm from Canada and we don't need the GREs over here, hence I haven't bothered to sit it yet....I also prefer to stay here at this moment in my life. I wonder if the biggest difference to our degrees, at least at the classes/curriculum level would be the different views on how healthcare should be applied (we're so much more socialist). Let me know how your app goes!

Have you thought of what kind of research you might be interested in pursuing? I was always drawn towards research, as my background is in the sciences. A HSR is so much more interdisciplinary, which is particularly important for understanding health. I applied with an interest in Health Outcomes, particularly in cardiovascular disease rehabilitation. Big day on the 9th (Interview).

Edited February 26, 2012 by MaxiJaz

[RockStar]

Hi All.

I was wondering what some of the solid health services research programs are besides Hopkins. I know that some of the concentrations within the health policy and management departments incorporate health services research, but I would just like to know more about other programs that are specifically health services research degrees.

Also, looking at hopkins, I see that they also have a clinical epidemiology concentration which seems kind of similar to the health services research program. Can anyone tell me what the difference(s) is(are)?

Along those lines, is it possible to apply to two programs within one school? If so, is it advisable?

A reply would be much appreciated. Thanks!

I know someone who went to hopkins and did clinical epi who does health services research. i guess that is the general track.

[TypeA]

University of Michigan has a PhD program in Health Services Organization and Policy: http://www.sph.umich...p/programs/phd/ If you're more interested in looking at the Master's level, they also offer a MS: http://www.sph.umich.edu/hmp/programs/masters/ms.html (more research-oriented than the MPH)

I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for, but I've spoken with the HSOP director (actually interviewed with him as part of my MPH admissions) and he's very helpful/approachable.

Edited February 27, 2012 by TypeA