About the HRM Program

Interdisciplinary

  • The HRM Program offers an interdisciplinary educational model that draws on faculty members from numerous departments and disciplines in the faculties of Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences, including:
    • Clinical epidemiology
    • Biostatistics
    • Health economics
    • Health policy analysis
    • Health services research
    • Geography
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Anthropology
    • Political science

Diverse

  • Eligible academic backgrounds for prospective applicants include, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation sciences, social work, economics, math/stats, political science, sociology, geography, psychology
  • HRM aims to promote the integration of health relevant disciplinary perspectives to create innovative evaluative strategies and frameworks
  • Students have the unique opportunity to train with world-renowned health researchers who lead major studies based in numerous sites in Canada, North America and beyond

Dynamic

  • The program emphasizes experiential learning through active participation and apprenticeship in interdisciplinary research teams
  • Small classes allow small groups of students to work with an expert faculty member using problem-based learning strategies complemented by guest lectures and large group presentations
  • HRM graduates have research methods skills that enable them to "push the boundaries of knowledge" relevant to improving clinical practice, strengthening health systems and enhancing population health