EdD Health Professions Education at University of Rochester

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary doctorate (EdD in Health Professions Education Leadership) for people who prepare healthcare practitioners or research the intersection of healthcare and education. Study is customizable and available fully online, with a choice of field-based cohort or traditional dissertation.

Faculty: Warner School of Education and Human Development | Department: Health Professions Education | Duration: Minimum 90 graduate credits (up to 36 transferable); full-time or part-time, no full-time residency requirement | Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Specialization and electives, topics chosen for papers and projects, and a self-defined dissertation topic; the field-based option includes a three-semester sequence of dissertation seminars. Advanced certificates (online teaching, AI for educators, program evaluation) each add 3 credits.

Career pathways

Research, teaching and administrative roles at medical, dental and nursing schools and schools of education in the US and abroad; depending on specialization, roles in professional development, instructional design or telehealth.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme requirement: prior preparation and experience as a provider, educator and/or administrator in healthcare settings; a master's degree is not required though most enrolled students have one. Warner School graduate applications (doctoral): three recommendation letters (at least one preferably from a former professor); 2-4 page statement of purpose; resume or CV; writing sample of at least five pages; transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; GRE not required for many programmes (doctoral applicants seeking certain university-wide scholarships are encouraged to submit); TOEFL or IELTS required for international applicants with a non-U.S. Priority deadline November 1, 2026; start any semester.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Start in any semester; priority application deadline November 1, 2026

Duration: Minimum 90 graduate credits (up to 36 transferable); full-time or part-time, no full-time residency

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