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This two (2) year, part-time, interdisciplinary course-based program consists of eight (8) courses, including two project options. Participants will have two (2) mandatory, one-week intensive sessions in the first year. The first in early September and the second the following July; the remainder of the program will be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous study using interactive online videoconferencing.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gsc-column col-lg-3 col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="column-inner bg-size-cover " > <div class="column-content-inner"> <div class="widget gsc-icon-box top-center text-dark" style="min-height:300px;"> <div class="highlight-icon" style="background-color: #0E335E"><span class="icon fas fa-notes-medical"></span></div> <div class="highlight_content"> <h4>Quality </h4> <div class="desc"><p>Quality is a cornerstone of our healthcare system: safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. 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