The Certificate in Applied Health Outcomes Research may be completed 100% online in one year. The program provides an opportunity to learn:
Fundamental elements of outcomes research with real‐world data and evidence.
Basic knowledge and understanding of evidence-based decision making including
- assessment of clinical and patient‐reported outcomes and patient satisfaction;
- the impact of non‐clinical patient‐level factors on patient health;
- the role of economic evaluation methods in assessing the cost effectiveness of pharmacological and non‐pharmacological treatments; and
- the intended and unintended consequences of health policy decisions.
What is Applied Health Outcomes Research?
Health outcomes research is used to develop patient-centered best practices, practice guidelines, and cost-effective therapeutic and behavioral interventions, improve healthcare system performance, and inform policy. It is not restricted to just medicine or health services but encompasses a broad range of health measurements. It requires scientific knowledge and data-driven insights for informed decision making.
Career Opportunities in Outcomes Research
- Clinical Outcomes Manager
- Healthcare Administrators
- Health Outcomes Program Manager
- Pharmacoeconomist
- Practitioners
- Policymakers
- Research Analyst
- Other decision-makers charged with improving health outcomes for the individual, the population and society
What skills will I gain upon completion?
- Students can evaluate findings related to healthcare access, quality, utilization, treatments, and health outcomes in real-world settings.
- Students can conduct AOR projects.
- Students can drive healthcare policy decisions by applying evidence and data-driven practices.
Who should apply?
- Students and working professionals interested in becoming more specialized in this field or pursuing graduate programs.
- International students LEARN MORE
Academic Requirements
- Proficiency in English
- Bachelor’s degree, OR
- Professional students (example: PharmD students) without a conferred degree and overall GPA of 2.8 prior to their enrollment in professional degree program
- Statistics or equivalent training (3 semester credit hours)
Application Procedures
Apply Now Deadline - July 31, 2021
Application requires the following:
- One-page personal statement of interest in the program (maximum 400 words)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Submit official transcript(s) from all institutions attended*
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