Institute for Health Outcomes and Policy
What makes IHOP programs distinctive?
The graduate programs at the IHOP give students the opportunity to gain a specific set of skills and research experiences, including:
- Design and implementation of health outcomes research
- Research design methodologies
- Clinical effectiveness research and health outcomes assessments
- Data collection, measurement and analysis methodologies
- Conducting research with vulnerable and underserved populations
- Assessing health risk and outcomes from a variety of perspectives
- Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis in health care
- Clinical and translational research
- Policy analysis and community engagement
- Disseminating and implementing research findings to communities
Moreover, each student conducts mentored research in order to apply these skills in a hands-on setting.
Career Opportunities
Graduate training in the program prepares students for career opportunities in:
- Academic research and teaching.
- Safety and economic evaluation of products in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.
- Policy analysis for professional associations, health care insurance providers, and governmental agencies.
- Management within hospitals, managed care organizations and programs concerned with reimbursement for pharmaceuticals and other medical technologies.