Ph.D. in Family Medicine is a 3-5 year research-focused program that prepares students to investigate and enhance the delivery of primary care in family practice. It brings together clinical medicine, public health, behavioral sciences, and healthcare policy to investigate the efficacy of family-centered care, illness prevention, and chronic condition treatment. The program prioritizes research into healthcare systems, patient-provider relationships, community health, and health inequities. Students learn about qualitative and quantitative research methods, clinical practices, and healthcare innovation. Graduates can pursue employment in academic research, healthcare facilities, policy analysis, or as leaders in primary care and public health groups, all of which contribute to the advancement of family medicine.
