Outcomes Research
The
Population Health M.S.\Ph.D Program at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison
Overview
Evaluating the
outcomes of our health care system has
become a priority for clinicians, health plans, purchasers, and
governments. Outcomes researchers evaluate the impact of clinical
and organizational interventions on the health outcomes of patients or
populations. The M.S.\Ph.D. in Population Health offered by the
University of Wisconsin-Madison provides multidisciplinary
methodological training for clinician researchers with a concentration in outcomes research.
Population Health Core
Curriculum*
|
Introduction to
Biostatistics |
|
Introduction to
Quantitative Methods (SAS) |
|
Principles of Population
Health Science |
|
Introduction to
Epidemiology |
|
Introduction to
Health Services Research |
|
Quantitative
Methods in Population Health I |
* Sample M.S. core
curriculum shown, Ph.D. core curriculum differs
(see the
Graduate Program page for details)
Outcomes Research Area Courses
Outcomes Research Area and Related
Faculty
|
Dennis Fryback,
Ph.D., Outcomes measurement
and Assessment of
Medical Technologies |
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Maureen Smith,
M.D., Ph.D., Outcomes Research, Quality of Care |
|
Mari Palta,
PhD, Outcomes of Newborn Lung Disease |
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Amy
Trentham-Dietz, PhD, Cancer Epidemiology, Quality of Life |
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Mark Albanese,
PhD, Reliability of Health Outcome Measures,
Program
Evaluation |
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David Vanness,
Ph.D., Health Economics and Technology
Assessment |
Financial
Support
Students typically
hold a clinical fellowship or traineeship position, are supported by
NIH Career Development
(K) awards, or work with
their major professor on research grants held by the professor.
