Department of Health Policy and Management
600 West 168th Street, Sixth Floor New York, NY 10032
tel: (212) 305-0296 fax: (212) 305-3405
e-mail: rs2512@columbia.edu

Full-Time Program
The typical full-time course of study spans three semesters and a summer practicum, lasting a total of 16 months. This format is generally for students with little or no health-releated work experience. All full-time HPM students take Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Sciences, Issues and Approaches in Health Policy and Management, Health Economics, Research Methods, Health Policy and the Political System (or Cross National Health Policy if you are an international student), and the Practicum Seminar.

Full-time students select one of three concentrations:

Each concentration includes different course requirements. The EOR Track combines the resources of our department with methodological training in biostatistics and epidemiology. Students learn to assess the effectiveness of health care interventions, especially for their effects on health outcomes. The EOR focus on cost implications of alternative strategies has assumed increasing importance for health care policy makers and managers.

Students may choose to use their elective points in other departments or schools of Columbia University. For example, many students take courses at the School of Business or the School of International and Public Affairs.

There are special one year programs designed for students in dentistry and medicine, as well as for students in selected residency, fellowships, and other programs.

 

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