PhD in Pharmacy - Health Sciences Research in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa

The Health Services Research graduate program offers a cutting-edge curriculum to examine healthcare system challenges and generate data-driven policy solutions. Many healthcare issues stem from the actions and choices of both patients and providers, yet the motivations behind these decisions often remain unclear. This interdisciplinary program integrates concepts from sociology, economics, psychology, business, and anthropology to analyze healthcare decision-making processes and their impacts.

Our intimate graduate program fosters close collaboration between faculty from diverse academic backgrounds, supporting each student's intellectual growth and professional aspirations.

Students gain comprehensive understanding of healthcare and pharmaceutical services through economic and social-psychological frameworks. The program equips them with analytical and methodological skills to address pressing research questions in these fields. Health services research directly informs healthcare professionals and policymakers about system improvements, treatment protocols, and operational decisions. Alumni pursue academic careers as professors and research scientists, while others enter the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors as analysts and advisors.