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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD program track in Health Systems Management (HSM) has been developed to provide advanced level training in research methodology, policy and planning, analysis of health systems and management strategies.

This program is designed for individuals seeking careers in teaching, research and policy analysis in health systems management, health policy and health services research areas.  Applicants with relevant master’s degrees or exceptionally qualified bachelor’s degree holders are welcome to apply.

 Program Requirements

The PhD track in Health Systems Management requires a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. Up to 24 credits of prior graduate coursework may be applied towards this 60 credit hours requirement.  A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at Tulane University as a doctoral student. 

Upon satisfactory completion of all coursework and the teaching/research requirement, students sit for a comprehensive examination. After successful completion of this exam students complete a research dissertation. Students have the option of completing a three-paper model or a traditional dissertation. 

Scholarships

Funding packages are available for exceptionally qualified students which include tuition scholarships and research/teaching assistant stipends.  Contact the program director for more information.

Application Deadlines

  • January 3rd of every year

Application Requirements

Each prospective student applying for the PhD degree must submit the following:

  • Official transcripts of all baccalaureate and graduate course work (Note: transcripts should be sent directly from each College or University attended to the Office of Admissions); a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 point scale for graduate course work is required for admission into the doctoral program within the Department of HSM;
  • GRE, GMAT, MCAT or other graduate entrance test scores.  A GRE combined score of 1200 in verbal and quantitative sections is preferred;
  • Statement of career goals and research ideas.  This statement/essay should be between 500 to 1000 words;
  • A resume (or curriculum vitae);
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the academic and/or professional performance of the applicant; at least one of the recommendations must be from a person with an earned doctoral degree;
  • For applicants from non-English speaking areas, TOEFL is required
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For more information about the program:

Dr. Mahmud Khan
Director, HSM Doctoral Programs
E-mail:
khan@tulane.edu
Phone: 504-988-1979
Fax: 504-988-3783
Location: Tidewater, 1949

Sherry Cunningham
E-mail:
sherryc@tulane.edu
Phone: 504-988-5895
Fax: 504-588-2293
Location: Tidewater, 1961

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Department of Health Systems Management
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 1900, New Orleans, La 70112
504.988.5428 phn  504.988.3783
hsm@tulane.edu