PhD in Health Policy in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University

The PhD in health policy cultivates experts capable of evaluating the political, economic, legal, and social dimensions of healthcare policy and administration. Learners acquire skills to utilize cutting-edge research methodologies for examining healthcare delivery processes and public health outcomes, enabling data-driven decision-making. The program particularly focuses on U.S. healthcare policies, systems, and population health dynamics.

Located in Washington, DC, this doctoral program places students in an interdisciplinary academic setting where they collaborate with faculty from the Department of Health Policy and Management and other GW specialists engaged in research and policy analysis aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility, equity, affordability, and results while influencing health policy discussions at various governmental levels. Participants gain from faculty guidance and direct access to professionals and organizations at the forefront of contemporary health policy issues in the nation's policy-making epicenter. The curriculum equips doctoral candidates with the necessary expertise to contribute meaningfully to developing innovative responses to public health issues and reshaping the healthcare landscape.