PBHL 525
Current Public Policy Topics in Science and Medicine
The policy-making process plays a key role in the sciences and medicine. Initiatives proposed by
advocacy groups and decisions made by legislators can influence research funding, disease prevention, healthcare
delivery, patient engagement, professional regulations, and workforce infrastructure. This seminar-format course
will provide an opportunity to examine current issues drawn from public health, workforce development, healthcare
innovation, clinical practice, and biomedical research. Oral presentations and brief written exercises will allow
students to further refine their skills in communication, research, analysis, and critical thinking.
Prerequisites
PBHL517, PBHL527, or previous graduate-level coursework on health policy administration and/or management
recommended.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss key contemporary public policy issues in public health, biomedical research, clinical medicine, and related areas
- Refine communication, research, analytical, and critical thinking skills that may be applied in policy-related positions with the federal government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector
