Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) in Health Policy and Management

Program Overview

The Dr.P.H. in Health Policy and Management at New York Medical College equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to lead change in public health. The program focuses on health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, and public health leadership. Graduates are prepared for careers in public health administration, health policy analysis, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, public health education, and community health work.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

in Health Policy and Management at New York Medical College prepares graduates to lead change in the field of public health. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume leadership roles in public health practice at the local, state, or national level in both the public and private sectors.

Objectives:

• Understand the socioeconomic determinants of health, including the allocation and distribution of public and private investments in human capital, physical and social infrastructures, and healthcare.
• Become an expert in the dynamic changes currently underway in the financing, organization, and access to healthcare services, their relationship to health and economic policies, and their potential impact on improving population health.
• Develop analytical skills to manage and evaluate public health programs and influence and formulate healthcare policy.

Outline:

The curriculum focuses on the following core areas:

• Health Policy and Management: Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of health policy and management, including topics such as healthcare financing, healthcare delivery systems, and health policy analysis.
• Epidemiology: Students learn the principles and methods of epidemiology, including the design and conduct of epidemiologic studies, the analysis and interpretation of epidemiologic data, and the application of epidemiologic principles to public health practice.
• Biostatistics: Students develop a strong foundation in biostatistics, including topics such as descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, regression analysis, and survival analysis.
• Health Services Research: Students learn the principles and methods of health services research, including the design and conduct of health services research studies, the analysis and interpretation of health services research data, and the application of health services research findings to public health practice.
• Public Health Leadership: Students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for effective leadership in public health, including topics such as strategic planning, organizational management, and communication.

Assessment:

Student progress is assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams: Students are required to take exams in each course.
• Assignments: Students are required to complete assignments in each course.
• Projects: Students are required to complete projects in some courses.
• Dissertation: Students are required to complete a dissertation as part of their graduation requirements.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and simulations.

Careers:

Graduates of the Dr.P.H. program are prepared for a variety of careers in public health, including:

• Public health administrators
• Health policy analysts
• Epidemiologists
• Biostatisticians
• Health services researchers
• Public health educators
• Community health workers