Admissions for the PhD in Health Services Research are paused for Fall 2025.
The PhD program in Health Services Research at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health prepares professionals for a career in conducting data-driven health services research. This unique program strongly emphasizes applied health services research skills, including study design, data management, statistics and other quantitative methods. There are opportunities to organize coursework based on interests such as health economics or health outcomes.
Graduates will be prepared to address the practical challenges of conducting health services research in the multidisciplinary research environments of academia, government, consulting and industry. The mentored research program will prepare independent researchers skilled at designing and conducting health services research, leveraging a variety of study designs, primary data collection approaches, and primary and secondary databases to inform healthcare delivery and health policy.
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The University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH) has appointed Amanda Ellis, PhD, as the new Assistant Dean for the Public Health Science Programs.
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH) honored its students' outstanding accomplishments at the End of the Year Celebration and
Watch as UK celebrates its December 2023 graduates Friday, Dec. 15.
Ready to get engaged? We’re offering resources and information sessions this fall to help you brainstorm ideas for research and practice projects, craft compelling abstracts, and design standout posters.
A unique opportunity for sharing innovative work in public health research, community practice, teaching, and workforce development.
