The program trains students for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Policy and Management (HPAM). It aims to develop researchers, educators, and policymakers who can contribute to improving the health of global populations. The program will equip students with a broad knowledge of theoretical underpinnings, a nuanced understanding of experimental design, and a detailed knowledge of rigorous empirical methods to advance research in management and policy. Students will also have applied experience communicating and interpreting findings based on these techniques to appropriate policy and management audiences. Students' area specializations will likely reflect the major strengths of the HPAM faculty, which include healthcare cost, access, and quality focused on health disparities.
PhD Alumni Initial Job Placements
Applicants must meet the school's admission and application requirements for entrance into doctoral programs at SPHTM. The HPM faculty conducts interviews with applications and match the applicant with a faculty with similar research interests who is able to mentor a doctoral student.
Degree Program Requirements & Competencies–48 credit hours
Please visit the university course catalog for:
Educational teaching assistant experience
All PhD students at SPHTM are required to serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for two SPHTM courses while enrolled in the PhD program. Students should register for Teaching Assistantship Educational Experience (0 credits) during the terms they complete each TA requirement.
All other program requirements (e.g. research ethics, comprehensive exam, prospectus, and dissertation) remain the same across the old and revised programs, as outlined in the SPHTM PhD Handbook.
Degree Program Requirements & Competencies–72 credit hours
Please visit the 2022 university course catalog for:
Educational teaching assistant experience
All PhD students at SPHTM are required to serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for two SPHTM courses while enrolled in the PhD program. Students should register for Teaching Assistantship Educational Experience (0 credits) during the terms they complete each TA requirement.
All other program requirements (e.g. research ethics, comprehensive exam, prospectus, and dissertation) remain the same across the old and revised programs, as outlined in the SPHTM PhD Handbook.
Department Chair: Arthur Mora, PhD
Program Director: Charles Stoecker, PhD
Department Administrator: Alison Rinehart
Email: hpam@tulane.edu
Phone: (504) 988-5428
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