The PhD in health policy develops scholars who are skilled at critically assessing the political, economic, legal, and social aspects of health policy and management. Students learn to apply innovative research tools to analyze processes and outcomes in healthcare delivery and public health settings to make informed decisions. Special emphasis is placed on the United States's health policies, systems, and population health.<br><br>Based in Washington, DC, the PhD in health policy program immerses students in a multidisciplinary scholarly environment working with faculty in the Department of Health Policy and Management and other GW experts conducting research and policy analyses in pursuit of improvements in health access, equity, costs, and outcomes and shaping the health and public health policy debate at national, state, and other levels Program students benefit from faculty mentorship and proximity to experts and agencies immersed in the most current topics of health policy and public health in the hub of health policy decision-making and debate. The program prepares PhD candidates with the proper training to be an integral part of creating future solutions to public health challenges and a transformed healthcare system.