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Doctoral Seminar in Health Systems III

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Abdulgafoor Bachani
Contact Name
Abdulgafoor Bachani
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Prepare second-year PhD students in the Health Systems program area to develop and defend their research proposal. Practices drafting a research proposal, presenting and critiquing research proposals.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Analyze and present a critique of a scientific journal article – appraising choice of methods
  2. Communicate scientific findings through written and oral methods to scientific audiences and peers
  3. Appraise and apply scientifically sound and appropriate methods and tools to design a research study including a conceptual/theoretical framework, study instrument, sampling design, and plan for data analysis
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Participation
  • 30% Discussion
  • 20% Presentation(s)
  • 20% Sections of Thesis Proposal
Enrollment Restriction
Only for PhD students in Health Systems in their second year
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Students will meet onsite weekly to be determined by instructor.