Doctor of Science (DHSc/DMSc) Program Objectives
Degree Objectives
The doctor of healthcare science (DHSc) and doctor of medical science (DMSc) degrees provide a rigorous course of study intended for interprofessional graduate students with significant healthcare practice and/or healthcare leadership experience. The Doctor of Science (DHSc/DMSc) Program is committed to the continuous pursuit of academic excellence and the ongoing development of experienced physician associates/physician assistants, affiliated clinicians, and healthcare leaders who will be able to:
- Create rigorous, applicable, timely, evidence-based scholarly projects
- Honor and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in their professional interactions
- Contribute significant expertise and knowledge in their discipline
- Collaborate interprofessionally and communicate effectively with strong written and verbal skills
- Develop advanced skills in data collection and analysis, drawing thoughtful conclusions and articulating clear action plans to promote meaningful change
- Apply learned leadership competencies to their roles as strategic change agents, scholars, collaborators, educators, and advisors
- Consider how their actions impact our increasingly global community
- Clearly articulate diverse theories of evidence-based practice and knowledge
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes for the doctor of science program include the following:
- Demonstrate scholarly inquiry skills necessary to identify and address issues within practice settings.
- Understand how theory informs the practice of leadership including ethical awareness in decision-making and problem solving.
- Integrate critical thinking techniques along with advancing knowledge and skills to evaluate problems effectively and design improvement plans for professional settings.
- Organize thoughts and ideas into appropriately written and referenced essays and research papers.
- Develop awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts in healthcare and professional settings as demonstrated with written work.
Contact Us
ADMISSIONS
Emily Josi | Assistant Director of Graduate and Professional Admissions and Marketing
503-352-7219 | emcdaniel@pacificu.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION
Amber Vanzant '03, MAT '04 | Program Administrator
School of Healthcare Administration and Leadership
Phone 503-352-7369 | Fax 503-352-7290 | amber.vanzant@pacificu.edu
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Katie Bell, EdD, RDH | Director | School of Healthcare Administration and Leadership
Director and Professor | Doctor of Science Program
Phone 503-352-7359 | Fax 503-352-7290 | kathryn.bell@pacificu.edu