How to Apply

Graduate study at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry means engaging in research and training that informs and shapes the world around us. We invite you to explore our numerous graduate degree programs, our facilities and resources, our people, and our community. We welcome your application to our school should you choose to apply. Part-time study is not offered in the Health Services Research and Policy PhD Program.

The Graduate Program in Health Services Research and Policy begins to review applications in December. For more information please contact the Graduate Program Administrator via email or at the address listed below. 

Annie Majoka, M.B.A.
Administrator
Graduate Programs, Student Services & Preventive Medicine Residency
University of Rochester
Department of Public Health Sciences
265 Crittenden Blvd. PO Box 420644
Rochester, NY 14642-0644
Phone (585) 275-7882

Annie_majoka@urmc.rochester.edu

Application Requirements for PhD Programs

It is expected that all application materials (with the exception of official score reports) be scanned and uploaded to your online application. Please note that the University of Rochester reserves the right to verify the accuracy of all transcripts and test scores, and to require submission of official documentation at any point in the admissions review process.

1. Create an online application account​
   1. SOPHAS application (Public Health Sciences PhD programs only: Epidemiology, Health Services Research and Policy)
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Uploaded copy of transcript(s) to online application.
   Please do not mail a hard copy at this time.
4. 3 Letters of Recommendation
5. Official TOEFL (SMD school code: 2948, SOPHAS application code: 5688) or IELTS Scores
   For applicants whose native language is not English.

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The following programs require a writing sample: Epidemiology and Health Services Research and Policy. Otherwise, research papers, publications and other original works, as well as resumes and CVs may also be submitted for consideration, but are not required.

It is expected that all application materials (with the exception of official score reports) be scanned and uploaded to your online application. Please do not include secondary school documentation, financial documentation, etc., as these are not utilized during the admissions process.

PhD Application Timeline

For Admission to Fall Semester

• By December 15th - Complete application due
• After December 15th - applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 1, at each program’s discretion
• December - January - Interviews scheduled
• February - Interviews held at University of Rochester Medical Center
• February-March - Offer of admission notices mailed after interviews
• By April 15 - Responses due for offer of admission
• July - Online application opens
• September - Fall semester begins