Health Policy Research, MSHP
Based in Perelman School of Medicine, the Master of Science in health policy research (MSHP) is a two-year training program. The curriculum spans four major domains: health economics, health policy, qualitative and quantitative measurement, and statistics. The students in the program for the most part have terminal degrees in other clinical fields (largely MDs) and take part in the MSHP during their clinical-fellowship training. Students completing the MSHP program are well-situated to pursue careers in academia, non-profit organizations, and health policy governmental positions. Through mentored research, students learn to plan and execute health policy research using a variety of methodologies.
For more information: https://mshp.med.upenn.edu/about-penn-mshp
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| HPR 5010 | Economics of Health Care Delivery | 1 |
| HPR 6000 | Health Services Research and Innovation Science | 1 |
| HPR 6030 | Health Services and Policy Research Methods I: Primary Data Design and Collection | 1 |
| HPR 6040 | Introduction to Statistics for Health Policy | 1 |
| HPR 6060 | Fundamentals of Health Policy | 1 |
| HPR 6070 | Health Services and Policy Research Methods II: Causal Inference Using Secondary Data | 1 |
| HPR 6080 | Applied Regression Analysis for Health Policy Research | 1 |
| Thesis | ||
| HPR 9900 | Health Policy Research Thesis I | 1 |
| HPR 9901 | Health Policy Research Thesis II | 1 |
| Non-Academic Requirement | ||
| HIPPA Training | ||
| Electives | 3 | |
| MSHP Standard Degree | ||
| Select 3 electives | ||
| Health Care Quality & Safety Concentration | ||
CHIPS Fellowship Program | ||
| Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement | ||
| Systems Thinking in Patient Safety | ||
Select 1 of the following | ||
| Healthcare Quality: Landscape, Standards, and Measurement | ||
| Evaluating Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Programs | ||
| Applied Clinical Informatics in Quality Improvement | ||
| Safety and Quality Leadership in Healthcare Systems | ||
| Using Quality Improvement to Achieve Health Equity | ||
| Principles and Practice of Healthcare Quality Improvement II | ||
| Total Course Units | 12 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.