The field of Health Outcomes identifies and measures the relationship between medical treatments and outcomes achieved in real-world environments. Medication outcomes – a subspecialty of the Health Outcomes field – combines multiple disciplines, including epidemiology, health economics, statistics, humanistic outcomes assessment, and health policy.

Upon completion of the Medication Outcomes Graduate Certificate Program, you will be able to:

• structure and conduct a medications outcomes evaluation;
• Interpret and apply your findings within the context of other published evidence to develop rational policies for medication use; and
• assist health plans, hospitals, accountable care organizations, state agencies, and other health-system stakeholders to reduce pharmacy costs and promote the safe and effective medication use through data-driven approaches.

Courses Include:
PHP529: Introduction to Health Outcomes
PHP559: Essential Methods of Pharmacoepidemiology
PHP589: Essential Methods of Pharmacoeconomics
PHP649: Applications of Medication Outcomes Evaluation

Fall 2023 Dates:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for regular admission
• Applicants with lower then a 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission — please contact online@uri.edu before applying to discuss the GPA requirement.
• CV/Resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• College transcripts from all institutions attended
• Personal Statement Including
  • How you will utilize data in your current profession and what you want to achieve by obtaining the Graduate Certificate in Medication Outcomes at URI
  • What are the gaps you aim to fill in your education and/or profession with this certificate
  • How you see this certificate helping you meet your future professional and/or educational goals
  • Which course you are most looking forward to and why
• Any additional evidence of relevant professional or non-credit bearing courses that you may have taken