PHD IN PUBLIC HEALTH (PHD PH)

The PhD program specializating in community-based and translational research prepares students to teach, lead programs, and conduct independent investigations addressing public health topics relevant to culturally diverse groups and communities, with a special focus on those in the state of Hawai‘i and the Asia-Pacific region.

Translational research is the investigation of how to successfully transform scientific discoveries arising from laboratory, clinical, or population studies into community applications to reduce incidence, morbidity, and mortality. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) in health is a collaborative approach to research that equitably involves investigators and members of the community in the research process and recognizes the unique strengths that each brings. This approach increases the likelihood that interventions will be embraced by the community and that community members will gain knowledge, skills, and other benefits from the research.

PhD in Public Health students are expected to publish their work in peer-review journals and present at national and international forums. All PhD in Public Health students will complete mentored teaching and research practica.