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Doctoral Seminar in Health Systems II

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th 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
Prepares first-year PhD students in the Health Systems program area to develop and defend their research proposal. Practices formulating a research question, conducting a systematic literature review, and drafting, presenting, and critiquing research proposals.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. 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
  2. Formulate a research question, develop or identify a conceptual framework, conduct a brief literature review, and describe a range of study designs
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 40% Discussion
  • 40% Written Assignment(s)
Enrollment Restriction
Only for PhD in Health Systems students in their first year.
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Students will meet onsite weekly to be determined by instructor