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The Program will be 48 months in length. There will be five (5) courses in year one, including an internship over the summer months. In the fall term of year two, students will complete their written comprehensive exam. The comprehensive exam will be a take home two (2) week written submission. In the winter and summer terms of year two (2), students will focus on the PhD thesis and complete HQRS 905 Current Topics in Health Quality. PhDHQ students are expected to attend the intensive weeks and synchronous sessions to participate in group activities.
| Year One | Fall Term (September-December) | Winter Term (January-April) | Summer Term (May-June) |
| Year Two | Fall Term (September-December) | Winter Term (January-April) | Summer Term (May-August) |
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Comprehensive Exam |
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| Year Three | Fall Term (September-December) | Winter Term (January-April) | Summer Term (May-August) |
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Progress Report |
HQRS 999 | HQRS 999 | |
| Year Four | Fall Term (September-December) | Winter Term (January-April) | Summer Term (May-August) |
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Progress Report |
Thesis Draft Completed |
Thesis Defense |
*This course includes a 1-week on campus intensive session