Multiple programs offered by a single university, college or institution are listed separately when there are substantial differences in the program objectives and focus, the admission process or other significant elements. "N/A" indicates that information for the field was not provided by the program or is not applicable to the program. Note: Not all sections display the same information. For example, U.S. Citizenship/permanent resident status was collected for Section 4 (Postdoctoral Training Program) only.

University Name
Program Name

Degree Offered: Indicates the type of Certificate, Master's, or Ph.D. offered.

Program Objectives: Describes the primary intent of the health services and/or health policy research training program.

Program Focus: Describes the disciplinary focus of the program.

Program Structure: Indicates the type of instruction provided, including full-time and part-time study, evening instruction, off-campus programs, continuing education, distance/online learning, summer institute, other.

Application/Admission Requirements (if applicable):

Application Fee: Identifies the fee that must be submitted with the application.

Application Deadline: Identifies date(s)-usually a month-when all applications must be received.

Required Interview: Indicates whether an interview (in person or telephone) is required as part of the program's admissions process.

Required Tests: Lists all entrance examinations (e.g., GRE) and/or other tests (e.g., TOEFL, Millers Analogies, etc.) that are required.

Average Test Scores: Lists the median or mean of test scores required for admission.

Required Grade Point Average: Lists the minimum grade point average required for admission.

Prior training or course work required/desired: Lists all degrees and/ or coursework that must be completed prior to applying to the program.

Personal Essay: Notes if a personal essay is required for admission into the program.

Experience: Identifies all field and/or employment experience that is required.

U.S. Citizen and/or Permanent Resident Status: Indicates if candidate is required to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. [Note. This field applies to the Postdoctoral Training Program section only.]

Other Requirements: Lists other activities or prerequisites that are required.

Contact Information: Provides name, title, address, phone, fax, e-mail, and website information for the program contact.

Program Director(s) and Title(s): Lists the full name(s) and title(s) of the Director(s) of the training program.

Number of Program Faculty Actively Involved in the Program: Lists the number of full-time and part-time faculty.

Key Faculty Members and Their Areas of Research: Provides a listing of the key faculty and their areas of research. In some instances, programs elected to not fully complete this section. Please contact the program directly for a complete listing.

Average Number of Students Enrolling in Each Year's Class: Provides the average number of students enrolled or accepted into each degree program for each academic year or term.

Full-time Graduate Tuition for residents and non-residents: Provides the tuition rate for the academic year for residents and nonresidents.

Average Cost of Books and Supplies, per Semester: Provides the average cost of books and supplies, per semester.

Main Sources of Financial Support: Lists the main sources of financial support, e.g., fellowships, traineeships, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, loans, salary stipends, own funds, other.

Proportion of Students Receiving Financial Aid: Provides the proportion of students receiving financial aid in this program.

Percentage of Students Receiving Full-Tuition as Part of the Financial Aid Package: Lists the percentage of students receiving full-tuition as part of their financial aid package.

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid and a Stipend or Salary: Lists the percentage of students receiving financial aide who are given a stipend or salary for general living expenses.

Average Amount of Stipend or Salary per Year: Lists the average stipend or salary amount for those students receiving salaries or stipends.

Postdoctoral Benefits: Lists all benefits available to postdocs, e.g., health insurance, retirement, etc.

Postdoctoral Position Time Limit: Indicates if there is a time limit to the number of years an individual can be in this postdoctoral position (e.g., two years). When applicable, the number of years will be listed.

Average Time to Complete Degree/Certificate: Identifies the average length of full-time study required to complete each degree/certificate.

Starting Date: Lists the typical starting date (month) for each degree program's entering class.

The programs included in AcademyHealth's training directory have paid to be included in this resource. The information contained in their profiles is provided by the programs themselves and has not been verified by AcademyHealth. The listing of programs is not comprehensive.