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/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