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The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program

Throughout their training, Bloomberg Fellows are embedded within their organizations and, following graduation, work for at least one year for their organizations. These individuals and organizations will join a growing network of scholars, educators and practitioners devoted to using the tools of public health to address the problems of the twenty-first century.

The DrPH program is a predominantly part-time program—taught through a mix of summer and winter institutes and online classes—that is designed for the student who already has an MPH or equivalent degree and who intends to pursue a leadership position as a public health professional. Through the integration and application of a broad range of knowledge and analytical skills in leadership, policy, program management and professional communication—coupled with preparation in a specific public health field—graduates of the DrPH program are prepared for careers in public agencies or private sector settings that emphasize improving population health.

The Bloomberg School of Public Health strives for a highly diverse class in terms of race and ethnicity, income, geography and other key areas.

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How to Apply to the Bloomberg Fellows Program

Step 1: Apply to the MPH or DrPH program through the Schools of Public Health Application Services (SOPHAS) system.

Step 2: Complete and submit the Bloomberg Fellows Program Applicant and Collaborating Organization forms.

Applications for 2025 open this summer!

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Networks to facilitate research and action .

Bloomberg Fellows have a unique experience. Throughout their studies and as alumni, they  join and help to lead problem-solving networks that bring together expert faculty and public and private organizations from across the country. As they grow over time, these networks will increase in importance and impact.

Problem-focused networks: In each of the five focus areas, anchor faculty develop a network involving Bloomberg Fellows, alumni and organizations to understand and overcome common challenges, establish collaborative research projects and implement evidence-based policies and programs. Each of these networks  maintains an online platform for information sharing and collaboration.

Cross-cutting networks: In addition, the Initiative hosts a major annual summit, which  provides an opportunity to forge connections across focus areas.  Learn more about the Bloomberg American Health Summit

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Getting out ahead of water infrastructure challenges: q&a with bloomberg fellow david harvey, a focus on healthy food in retail environments, driven to improve student health: q&a with bloomberg fellow wadezah mccullough.

Food is a basic human right and ensuring access and availability to healthy affordable foods for all individuals at all times has been the basis of my work as a public health nutritionist.  Amber Canto Director, Extension Institute for Health & Well-Being, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension

The Bloomberg Fellows Program is providing me with an otherwise-unattainable opportunity to further my formal education and gain technical skills to address some very large challenges. Emily Hall Manager, Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch, Texas Department of State Health Services

I feel the Bloomberg Fellows Program will help guide me towards one specific problem of interest and provide me with the training and skills necessary to research and develop interventions to address the problem. Wadezah McCullough Site Administrator, Montefiore School Health Program

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Jasmine little.

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Kathryn (Callie) Kaplan

Senior Research Associate, leading research and evaluation projects related to poverty,

Katherine Elkins

Kate’s career spans over two decades in EMS, disaster res

Lillian Bocquin

Lillian is an Adolescent Sexual Health Educator based in Oklahoma City.

Della Wright

Della is the Assistant Director of the Child Wellbeing Division of the Deep South Cente

Veronica Helms

Veronica was a Presidential Management Fellow with the U.S.

Erin Russell

Erin serves as Chief of the Center for Harm Reduction Services at the Maryland Departme

Nancy Tourk

Nancy Tourk is a Congressional Liaison at the Centers for Disease Con

Ashley Hickson

Ashley Hickson is a Senior Policy Associate at the Center for Science in the Public Int

Victoria Adewumi

Victoria is the Community Liaison for the Manchester Community School Project (MCSP) at

Ciana Creighton

Ciana Creighton serves as the Chief of Staff to the Office of t

Philomena Kebec

Philomena Kebec, J.D., belongs to the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians,

Jaclyn Bertoldo

Jaclyn is the Assistant Director of Food Choice Architecture with Stanford University R

Brian Kaplun

Brian Kaplun is an advisor in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S.

Janie Cambron

Janie serves as the Quality Improvement (QI) Coordinator for the Kentucky Department fo

Chukwufumnanya Chiejine

Chukwufumnanya Chiejine serves as Director for Well Conn

Frequently Asked Questions

Do fellowship applicants have to be accepted to the drph program in order to be considered for the bloomberg fellows program.

Yes, all fellowship applicants must be admitted to the DrPH program in order to be considered for the Bloomberg Fellows program; these are separate processes. Questions related to DrPH applications should be directed to the DrPH program at BSPH-DRPH [at] jhu.edu ( BSPH-DRPH[at]jhu[dot]edu ) .

Are applicants who are waitlisted by the DrPH program eligible for the Bloomberg fellows program?

No. Due to the fellowship application review and selection timeline, only those applicants who are initially admitted to the DrPH program are reviewed and considered for the fellowship program.

How do I apply to the fellowship program?

It is the applicant’s responsibility to carefully read the instructions about applying to the fellowship program and the DrPH program. The fellowship program application instructions are clearly provided on the Initiative website, which will lead applicants to Submittable, the fellowship application submission platform. Please note that applicants must apply to both the fellowship program and the DrPH program. Admissions requirements and application instructions for the DrPH program are found on the DrPH program website and questions may be submitted via email BSPH-DRPH [at] jhu.edu ( BSPH-DRPH[at]jhu[dot]edu ) .  DrPH applications are submitted through SOPHAS, the JHSPH application processing system. Questions related to SOPHAS can be directed to the JHSPH Admissions Office via email JHSPH-DRPH [at] jhu.edu (JHSPHadmiss[at]jhu[dot]edu) or by phone 410-955-3543.

When will applicants be notified about their fellowship applications?

Those fellowship applicants who were admitted to the DrPH program will receive a decision via email during the month of March from the Bloomberg Fellows program.

If I am not initially admitted to the DrPH program and am waitlisted, will my fellowship application be reviewed?

The fellowship program must adhere to a strict timeline and multilevel review process and therefore cannot consider applicants who are on the DrPH waitlist.

Is there a fellowship orientation?

Yes, the Bloomberg Fellows program has an annual orientation for all newly selected fellows. The orientation is required of all new fellows and it is an all-day event, which takes place in Baltimore in early June. Please note that during the changing and evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the fellowship orientation may be subject to change from in-person to a virtual event and Bloomberg Fellows would be required to participate.

Will my fellowship application be accepted if I submit my application late after the final deadline of Dec. 1, 2022?

No, late fellowship applications will not be accepted. All fellowship applications must be submitted online through the fellowship website no later than the final deadline, Dec. 1, 2022. This includes submitting all required admissions materials for the DrPH program through SOPHAS.

Do I need to apply to the fellowship and the DrPH program together?

Yes, fellowship applicants must apply to both the DrPH program and the fellowship together. However, these are separate application processes. Fellowship applications are submitted via the Initiative’s website and Submittable and the DrPH applications are submitted via SOPHAS. It is the applicant’s responsibility to carefully read both the fellowship website and the DrPH program website to understand and follow the application steps and processes for both the fellowship and the DrPH programs. Applicants must be admitted to the DrPH program in order to be considered for the fellowship.

Is it possible to start the DrPH program as a fellow anytime?

No, all selected Bloomberg fellows must begin the program in June only. When applying to the DrPH program, applicants should indicate June as the matriculation date.

Is email submission of fellowship applications acceptable?

No, email submissions of applications are not acceptable. All fellowship application forms must be submitted through the fellowship website.

If I am selected as a fellow, will the fellowship program accept late submissions of the onboarding documents (Letter of Commitment and Grant Agreement)?

No, the fellowship program expects selected fellows and collaborating organizations to submit the Letter of Commitment and the Grant Agreement within the deadline. Delays may result in withdrawal of the fellowship offer.

What is SOPHAS and who should I contact to answer SOPHAS related questions?

SOPHAS is the application processing system that the JHSPH utilizes for all of its program applications. For questions related to SOPHAS, please contact JHSPHadmissions [at] jhu.edu (JHSPHadmissions[at]jhu[dot]edu) .

Can I revised/update my fellowship application after I’ve submitted it?

No, once fellowship applications have been submitted, revisions and/or changes to applications are not accepted.

Do DrPH applicants have to take the GRE?

The DrPH program no longer requires the GRE as part of its admissions requirements. Please contact the DrPH program with any admissions related questions via email at  BSPH-DRPH [at] jhu.edu ( BSPH-DRPH[at]jhu[dot]edu ) .

What are acceptable quantitative and verbal GRE scores for the DrPH program?

Please contact the DrPH program for guidance about GRE scores and other admissions questions via email at BSPH-DRPH [at] jhu.edu ( BSPH-DRPH[at]jhu[dot]edu ) .

What is included in the scholarship for Bloomberg Doctoral Fellows?

The scholarship covers all tuition and fees incurred by the student, for up to a total of 64 credits.

Can I apply to any concentration, or is there a particular DrPH concentration that I must apply to?

Most of the concentrations in the DrPH program correspond to cross-cutting skill sets (e.g. Implementation Science, Health Equity and Social Justice) that may be relevant to any of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative focus areas. Applicants may consider applying to any of the concentrations, but in their application they should make a clear connection between the competencies addressed in the concentration and their interest in one of the focus areas. Students may also apply for a customized program, which gives them greater flexibility to tailor their studies to match their own specific interests.

Must I know what I want to write my dissertation on prior to applying to the DrPH program?

No, we do not anticipate that applicants to the program will already know their dissertation topic. During the first two years of the program, students will pursue coursework that will enhance their analytical skills and understanding of the problems that they are interested in addressing. However, applicants to the program should demonstrate a clear interest in one of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative focus areas and be committed to pursuing a doctoral dissertation in that broad area.

Who pays the student during the program: the Fellowship or the collaborating organization?

The student will remain an employee of the collaborating organization throughout the program, and the collaborating organization will continue to pay the student.

What happens if a Fellow wishes to switch to another employer during the program?

To the extent possible, Fellows should seek to stay with the same employer during the entire program. However, if an alternative opportunity arises, the Fellow should notify the Bloomberg Fellows Program and the School of Public Health as soon as possible, and a determination will be made about the status of the fellowship.

Do applicants for the Bloomberg Doctoral Fellows Program need to separately fill out the regular DrPH application?

Yes. It is required that all potential Bloomberg Doctoral Fellows complete the full regular application, meet all academic requirements for admission, and be admitted by the DrPH Admissions Committee.

What are the key requirements for the DrPH program?

To be considered for a Bloomberg Fellowship, applicants must apply and be accepted into the DrPH program. More information about the admission requirements for the DrPH program can be found here .

What are the key requirements for Bloomberg Fellows during and after the academic year?

In general, the key requirements include (1) pursuing the MPH or DrPH degree in good faith; (2) participating in good faith in the chosen focus area during the program; (3) engaging with the collaborating organization during the period of study; and (4) working for at least one year with the collaborating organization in the chosen focus area (work must begin within 12 months following graduation). These requirements are outlined in the Grant Agreement that all Bloomberg Fellows sign upon acceptance to the program.

If an applicant applies to the MPH or DrPH program and the Bloomberg Fellows program and is accepted to the School but not the Bloomberg Fellows program, what happens?

In this circumstance, the applicant may choose to accept admission and matriculate as a student, but will be responsible for tuition and expenses just like other students. The applicant will be considered for other scholarships as part of the typical application process and review. Because many activities of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative activities are open to all students, the student can still be involved in the Initiative.

Are there special opportunities available to Bloomberg Fellows during the program?

Yes, there are special enrichment opportunities for Fellows while at the School, including seminars, speakers, and other activities.

If I am offered the fellowship, can I defer the fellowship to the following year?

The Bloomberg Fellows program does not permit deferment of fellowship offers. A candidate can apply again the following year.

When do fellows begin the MPH or DrPH program?

All fellows must begin the MPH or DrPH program in June.

Can Bloomberg Fellows audit courses?

Bloomberg Fellows must take all courses for a letter grade unless a letter grade is not an option. Auditing courses are not permitted for courses taken to fulfill degree requirements.

Can fellowship applicants apply to both the DrPH and the MPH programs at the same time and be considered for both?

When applying to the fellowship, applicants must select either the MPH or DrPH program for which to apply. The Bloomberg Fellows program can only review and consider applications for either the MPH or the DrPH program, not both in a given application cycle.

If I apply to the fellowship as a matriculated student in the DrPH program, will I be considered?

No, the fellowship program does not consider applicants who are currently matriculated.

What kind of organizations can qualify to be collaborating organizations?

Public or private organizations that wish to qualify as collaborating organizations must work on issues related to one of the five focus areas: (i) addiction and overdose; (ii) environmental challenges; (iii) obesity and the food system; (iv) risks to adolescent health; and (v) violence. These may be but are not required to be traditional public health organizations, such as health departments. For example, an organization that works on neighborhood development may have interest in training a staff member in the area of food systems. Similarly, organizations that seek to reduce levels of community violence may have interest in training a staff member in the area of violence prevention. The organization’s work in the chosen focus area must be based in the United States, and the applicant’s work with this organization must be based in the United States.

What are the responsibilities of collaborating organizations?

The prospective collaborating organization completes the collaborating organization application form and pledges to employ the applicant following graduation for at least one year. The organizations are also invited to participate in various activities with the School during the course of the Fellow’s studies. After graduation, the organization remains part of the Bloomberg Fellows network and can participate in a range of activities.

Why does the collaborating organization have to fill out part of the application?

The Bloomberg Fellows program establishes a connection between the School, the Fellow, and the collaborating organization. The collaborating organization will be invited to participate in seminars, conferences, and other activities. We ask the collaborating organization to complete the application to ensure the organization is committed and supportive of this opportunity.

In addition, prior to admission, the collaborating organization will be asked to sign a letter of commitment to acknowledge the Fellow and pledge to employ the Fellow for at least one year following graduation.

Does an applicant have to be an employee of the collaborating organization at the time of the application?

Applicants must be employees of the collaborating organization at the time of application submission as well as during the full course of their studies. Applications must be received from both the perspective Fellow and organization.

As a Bloomberg Fellow enrolled part-time in the DrPH program, am I expected to continue working full time with my collaborating organization?

Yes, fellows enrolled as part time students are expected to continue working full time with their collaborating organization throughout the fellowship program and the Service Obligation.

What happens if the position with the collaborating organization is no longer available after the Bloomberg Fellow graduates?

The collaborating organization will sign a letter of commitment with the School and pledge in good faith to employ the fellow for at least one year following graduation. Failure to offer this position as promised may affect the ability of the organization to have future staff participate in the Bloomberg Fellows program. If, however, circumstances change and the position is not available, the School will work with the Fellow to find an alternative placement in the focus area that would satisfy the requirement.

If I change my collaborating organization after I accept the fellowship offer or during the onboarding process, what will happen to my fellowship?

Fellowship applications are reviewed and selected based on both the applicant and the collaborating organization. Hence, if a selected fellow changes their collaborating organization after accepting the fellowship or during the onboarding process, the fellowship offer will be rescinded. The fellow may apply to the fellowship next year with their new collaborating organization. The candidate’s new application will be reviewed in accordance with the program’s standard review process; the candidate will not be guaranteed admission into the program.

What are the terms of the grant award if I am accepted?

For accepted Bloomberg Fellows:

• The Fellow must accept and sign the Grant Agreement.
• The collaborating organization must sign the letter of commitment and pledge in good faith to employ the fellow for at least one year following graduation.

The Grant Agreement requires Fellows to:

• Successfully complete the Master of Public Health degree program, and
• Work as a full-time employee with the collaborating organization in the chosen focus area of study for a period of one year following the completion of the Master of Public Health program. The employment must commence within one year of completing the degree requirements.

Failure to satisfy either of the above terms will require the Fellow to repay the full amount of the grant award within one hundred eighty (180) days of such failure. The Fellow may choose to enter into a loan arrangement (for a term not to exceed fifteen [15] years with an annual interest rate of 1%) with JHU to repay the grant or repay the grant in full from other sources.

Is the scholarship a grant or a loan?

The scholarship is structured as a grant that converts to a loan, with a standard repayment term (15 years) and a modest interest rate of 1%, if the terms of the Fellowship are not met.

Upon acceptance into the Bloomberg Fellows Program, Bloomberg Fellows will sign a Grant Agreement that explains the repayment terms and conditions that become effective if the grant converts to a loan.

Will the Bloomberg Fellows Program change over time?

The Bloomberg American Health Initiative is a new initiative, and we expect to make modifications to the program over time. The Initiative will provide important updates through this website and, to the extent possible, directly to prospective Bloomberg Fellows and collaborating organizations.

Are Bloomberg Fellows and their collaborating organizations expected to attend the annual Bloomberg American Health Initiative Summit?

Yes, all Bloomberg Fellows and their collaborating organizations are expected to attend and participate in the annual Bloomberg American Health Initiative Summit. 

Please note that during the changing and evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Summit may be subject to change from in-person to a virtual event.

Are fellows in the DrPH program expected to complete any in-person credits?

Yes, we believe it’s important for Fellows to meet one another, the Initiative team, and faculty in person and gain the valuable experience of onsite courses in Baltimore. Bloomberg Fellows in the DrPH program are required to complete at least 9 face-to-face credits as part of their fellowship requirements.

If I have other questions, how can I ask them?

For questions or inquiries related to the MPH program, email BloombergFellowsMPH [at] jhu.edu (BloombergFellowsMPH[at]jhu[dot]edu) .

For questions or inquiries related to the DrPH program, email BloombergFellowsDrPH [at] jhu.edu (BloombergFellowsDrPH[at]jhu[dot]edu) .

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Title : Active carbons as nanoporous materials for solving of environmental problems

However, up to now, the main carriers of catalytic additives have been mineral sorbents: silica gels, alumogels. This is obviously due to the fact that they consist of pure homogeneous components SiO2 and Al2O3, respectively. It is generally known that impurities, especially the ash elements, are catalytic poisons that reduce the effectiveness of the catalyst. Therefore, carbon sorbents with 5-15% by weight of ash elements in their composition are not used in the above mentioned technologies. However, in such an important field as a gas-mask technique, carbon sorbents (active carbons) are carriers of catalytic additives, providing effective protection of a person against any types of potent poisonous substances (PPS). In ESPE “JSC "Neorganika" there has been developed the technology of unique ashless spherical carbon carrier-catalysts by the method of liquid forming of furfural copolymers with subsequent gas-vapor activation, brand PAC. Active carbons PAC have 100% qualitative characteristics of the three main properties of carbon sorbents: strength - 100%, the proportion of sorbing pores in the pore space – 100%, purity - 100% (ash content is close to zero). A particularly outstanding feature of active PAC carbons is their uniquely high mechanical compressive strength of 740 ± 40 MPa, which is 3-7 times larger than that of  such materials as granite, quartzite, electric coal, and is comparable to the value for cast iron - 400-1000 MPa. This allows the PAC to operate under severe conditions in moving and fluidized beds.  Obviously, it is time to actively develop catalysts based on PAC sorbents for oil refining, petrochemicals, gas processing and various technologies of organic synthesis.

Victor M. Mukhin was born in 1946 in the town of Orsk, Russia. In 1970 he graduated the Technological Institute in Leningrad. Victor M. Mukhin was directed to work to the scientific-industrial organization "Neorganika" (Elektrostal, Moscow region) where he is working during 47 years, at present as the head of the laboratory of carbon sorbents.     Victor M. Mukhin defended a Ph. D. thesis and a doctoral thesis at the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (in 1979 and 1997 accordingly). Professor of Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. Scientific interests: production, investigation and application of active carbons, technological and ecological carbon-adsorptive processes, environmental protection, production of ecologically clean food.   

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Celebrating Vaccine Victories: EPI at 50

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As part of World Immunization Week, the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is hosting a webinar to celebrate 50 years of the Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI), EPI successes over the last half century, and what the future of immunization holds. A distinguished panel of Johns Hopkins experts and scientists will present on the history of and their experience with EPI vaccines including the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and rotavirus vaccine, among others.

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As part of World Immunization Week, the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is hosting a webinar to celebrate 50 years of the Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI), EPI successes over the last half century, and what the future of immunization holds. A distinguished panel of Johns Hopkins experts and scientists will present on the history of and their experience with EPI vaccines including the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and rotavirus vaccine, among others. 

The webinar will conclude with a moderated Q&A session to answer participant questions.

• William J. Moss, MD, MPH – Director, IVAC | Professor of Epidemiology, International Health, and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Neal A. Halsey, MD – Professor Emeritus of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | Director Emeritus, Johns Hopkins Institute for Vaccine Safety
• Mathuram Santosham, MD, MPH - Professor of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | Professor of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | IVAC Senior Advisor
• Maria Deloria Knoll, PhD - Research Professor, International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | Director of Epidemiology, IVAC
• Chizoba Barbara Wonodi, DrPH, MBBS, MPH - Associate Scientist, International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | Nigeria Country Director, IVAC

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Health Sciences Informatics, PhD

School of medicine.

The Ph.D. in Health Sciences Informatics offers the opportunity to participate in ground-breaking research projects in clinical informatics and data science at one of the world’s finest biomedical research institutions. In keeping with the traditions of the Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Ph.D. program seeks excellence and commitment in its students to further the prevention and management of disease through the continued exploration and development of health informatics, health IT, and data science. Resources include a highly collaborative clinical faculty committed to research at the patient, provider, and system levels. The admissions process will be highly selective and finely calibrated to complement the expertise of faculty mentors.    

Areas of research:

• Clinical Decision Support
• Global Health Informatics
• Health Information Exchange (HIE)
• Human Computer Interaction
• Multi-Center Real World Data
• Patient Quality & Safety
• Population Health Analytics
• Precision Medicine Analytics
• Standard Terminologies
• Telemedicine
• Translational Bioinformatics

Individuals wishing to prepare themselves for careers as independent researchers in health sciences informatics, with applications experience in informatics across the entire health/healthcare life cycle, should apply for admission to the doctoral program.

Admission Criteria

Applicants with the following types of degrees and qualifications will be considered:

• BA or BS, with relevant technical and quantitative competencies and a record of scientific accomplishment as an undergraduate; 
• BA or BS, with relevant technical and quantitative competencies and a minimum of five years professional experience in a relevant field (e.g., biomedical research, data science, public health, etc.); or
• MA, MS, MPH, MLIS, MD, PhD, or other terminal degree, with relevant technical and quantitative competencies

Relevant fields include: medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, nursing, ancillary clinical sciences, public health, librarianship, biomedical science, bioengineering and pharmaceutical sciences, and computer and information science. An undergraduate minor or major in information or computer science is highly desirable.

The application is made available online through Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's website . Please note that paper applications are no longer accepted. The supporting documents listed below must be received by the SOM admissions office by December 15 of the following year. Applications will not be reviewed until they are complete and we have all supporting letters and documentation.

• Curriculum Vitae (including list of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations)
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Official Transcripts from undergraduate and any graduate studies
• Certification of terminal degree
• You are also encouraged to submit a portfolio of published research, writing samples, and/or samples of website or system development

Please track submission of supporting documentation through the SLATE admissions portal.

If you have questions about your qualifications for this program, please contact [email protected]

Program Requirements

The PhD curriculum will be highly customized based on the student's background and needs. Specific courses and milestones will be developed in partnership with the student's advisor and the PhD Program Director.

The proposed curriculum is founded on four high-level principles:

• Achieving a balance between theory and research, and between breadth and depth of knowledge
• Creating a curriculum around student needs, background, and goals
• Teaching and research excellence
• Modeling professional behavior locally and nationally.

Individualized curriculum plans will be developed to build proficiencies in the following areas:

• Foundations of biomedical informatics: e.g., lifecycle of information systems, decision support
• Information and computer science: e.g., software engineering, programming languages, design and analysis of algorithms, data structures.
• Research methodology: research design, epidemiology, and systems evaluation; mathematics for computer science (discrete mathematics, probability theory), mathematical statistics, applied statistics, mathematics for statistics (linear algebra, sampling theory, statistical inference theory, probability); ethnographic methods.
• Implementation sciences: methods from the social sciences (e.g., organizational behavior and management, evaluation, ethics, health policy, communication, cognitive learning sciences, psychology, and sociological knowledge and methods), health economics, evidence-based practice, safety, quality.
• Specific informatics domains: clinical informatics, public health informatics, analytics
• Practical experience: experience in informatics research, experience with health information technology.

Basic Requirements & Credit Distribution

• 15 "core" quarter credits (5 courses)
• 8 quarter credits of Student Seminar & Grand Rounds
• 60 elective quarter credits
• 6 quarter credits practicum/research rotation
• 36 mentored research quarter credits (12 in year 1, 24 in year 2)
• Research Ethics