The PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences program welcomes applications beginning August 15 each year. Domestic applicants must apply by November 15 and international applicants must apply by October 1 to be considered for admission the following Autumn. The HRS PhD program admits students only once per year, each Autumn.
The first and most important step in considering the PhD in HRS is to identify an eligible faculty mentor who is willing to serve as your advisor for the duration of the program. The PhD advisor serves as an academic and research advisor, in addition to providing strong mentorship in personal and professional development. The advisor should have a research program in your area of interest for scientific inquiry. A good match between mentor and mentee is critical for success and is therefore a requirement for any applicant to be considered for admission. Please contact faculty early to directly engage in conversation regarding if they are taking students, common research interests, and mutual expectations. A complete list of prospective faculty mentors can be found here: Find a Faculty Advisor here
PhD Students will...
- Develop in-depth foundational knowledge within one of the focused five pillars of study
- Develop mastery of innovative research methods, statistical techniques, and qualitative and quantitative analysis to produce original rigorous research, culminating in independent, scholarly thought
- Advance the science and the profession through pursuit of grant funding, publication of scientific discoveries and dissemination in scientific and professional forums as well as in the classroom
- Aggressively disseminate research discoveries and knowledge to stakeholders in diverse locations and backgrounds, including other professionals, students, consumers, and legislators
PhD Students will...
- Develop evidence-based educational practices, curricular design, and program evaluation
- Serve the profession through scholarly pursuits, translating discovery into practice, training future practitioners and future scientists
- Foster and practice the habits of excellence in teaching, curriculum design and implementation, program evaluation and mentoring
PhD Students will...
- Serve as an ambassador for the profession and the program in interactions with others locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally to advance policy and health care
- Thrive in interdisciplinary discussion, debate and collaboration
- Expect the best by engaging in self-criticism, bringing passion to professional duties, and being committed to collegiality