Support is also be provided for 1 PhD Candidate for dissertation research. Medical rehabilitation outcomes research is concerned with the impact of interventions on the everyday lives of persons with enduring physical and neurological disabilities. It encompasses research on prognosis, measurement of function and health, treatment guidelines, outcomes management strategies, disability economics, and issues of health policy. Controlled research on the effectiveness and costs of interventions is stressed. The training program emphasizes the actual conduct of research, leading to publications.
Fellows also assist in writing of grant proposals or write their own proposals, with support.
The training program is based on an individualized Research and Training Plans written by each Fellow in collaboration with a primary mentor and secondary mentors. Mentors may be chosen from among many researchers throughout New Jersey and in neighboring states. Qualifications PhD, MD, or other Doctoral degree in a field relevant to medical rehabilitation or health services research. Excellent academic record. Ph.D.s should have no deficiencies in basic research skills or coursework and either publica-tions or publishable theses.