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The Department of Health Studies was approved by the University in 1993
and began operations in November of 1995. The mission of the department
is to increase and communicate knowledge to enhance health, reduce illness,
and improve outcomes of health care. Department members conduct research
in biostatistics, epidemiology, and health services. These projects include
interdisciplinary investigations such as medical outcomes studies, development
and implementation of guidelines, analysis of clinical decision-making,
investigation of patient-provider relationships, and development of health
system models that effectively and efficiently address the health needs
of a population.
The department provides methodological and substantive training in biostatistics,
epidemiology, and health services. Graduate-level courses in these disciplines
are offered, and are open to students in all divisions. The department
offers the Master of Science for Clinical Professionals (MSCP) Program,
which began in July of 1999. The MSCP provides specialized coursework
in research methods needed to design and carry out investigations related
to clinical medicine, epidemiology, and the delivery of health services.
It is designed for professional enhancement for individuals who already
have doctoral-level expertise in medicine or related clinical disciplines.
Program of Study
Currently, the Department of Health Studies offers one graduate program,
the Master of Science in Health Studies for Clinical Professionals. Additional
graduate programs, including a Ph.D. program, are under development. Current
information on graduate programs is available from the department’s
website at http://health.bsd.uchicago.edu/.
Master of Science in Health Studies for Clinical Professionals
The Master of Science Program for Clinical Professionals is a course
of study in the theory, methods, and concepts of biostatistics, epidemiology,
and health services research needed to design and carry out clinical and
epidemiologic research programs. It is designed for the professional enhancement
of physicians and other clinical professionals. The program can be completed
in one year of full-time study, or it can be undertaken in conjunction
with a clinical fellowship or training program, in which case the course
work may be distributed over two or three years. Students in the program
acquire skills with basic statistical methods, followed by additional
training in the fundamental theory and methods of epidemiology, biostatistics,
and health services research. Through choices from a broad range of elective
courses, students can specialize in one of the three disciplinary areas.
Entrance requirements. Applicants should either have a doctoral-level
clinical degree (such as M.D., D.O., or nursing Ph.D.) from an accredited
institution, or must have completed pre-clinical training at an accredited
medical school. In the latter case, the candidate must provide a plan
for completion of both the M.D. and S.M. degrees, and a letter of support
from the candidate’s medical school.
Program requirements. A candidate in this program for the degree
of Master of Science in Health Studies must satisfy the divisional requirements
for the degree, complete the required courses and elective courses (nine
courses in total), and complete a master’s paper.
Required courses. HSTD 32100 (Introduction to Biostatistics) [Stat
22000 or equivalent can be substituted for this course], HSTD32400 (Applied
Regression Analysis), HSTD 30900 (Principles of Epidemiology), HSTD 31001
(Epidemiologic Methods ), HSTD 35100 (Introduction to Health Services
Research), and at least one of the following courses: HSTD 32600 (Categorical
Data Analysis), HSTD 32700 (Biostatistical Methods), HSTD 33300 (Longitudinal
Data Analysis) or HSTD 33100 (Introduction to Survival Analysis).
Application for Admission
Applications for admission should be completed by January 5 for entry
into the program in summer quarter the same year.
If the degree program will be pursued while the candidate will be participating
in a clinical training program, a letter of support from the training
program director is required. Candidates must also submit a statement
describing how the proposed course of study will enhance their professional
objectives. In addition, candidates must provide sealed official transcripts
from all post-secondary institutions, MCAT or GRE scores, and a completed
Biological Sciences Division application.
Interested students should write to the Manager of Educational Programs,
Department of Health Studies, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland
Avenue, MC2007, Chicago, IL 60637. Alternatively, information may be requested
by e-mail at curriculum@health.bsd.uchicago.edu. Additional information
is available on the department website at
http://health.bsd.uchicago.edu.
This text was last revised on 8/29/2003.
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