Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is a policy-oriented field of research that examines the clinical, economic, ethical, legal and social implications of the diffusion and use of specific procedures, services or techniques in health care. One significant challenge of the field is to manage technological change in health care through the implementation of HTA findings. This is why our Master’s Program brings together Health Technology Assessment & Management (HTA&M).
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Over the last 20 years, most industrialized countries have implemented formal policies to support and promote the development of HTA&M. Several HTA&M agencies have been created and are playing an increasingly important role in decision-making and policy elaboration. In industrialized and developing countries, there is a growing need for training of experts in the production and utilization of HTA reports. |
A unique feature of the Ulysses program is its appeal to two groups of candidates: 1) future evaluators who will “produce” HTA reports; and 2) decision makers at all levels of the health care system (i.e. health care providers, health administrators, policymakers) who will “use” HTA reports. The program will strike a balance, allowing those graduates who wish to pursue a career in HTA to have a solid grounding in the core competencies, while giving decision makers a strong understanding of the practical aspects of HTA.*
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Our International Master's Program in HTA&M offers a focused exposure to the principles and practice of HTA&M. Our program's intensive format adapts to the needs, skills, and expectations of clinicians and health professionals who work full time. Students are encouraged to use their healthcare work experience as the basis for assimilating the methodology of HTA. The international faculty and the opportunity to visit other countries will give the students exposure to other approaches and challenges. For more information, you may read this paper or the full evaluation of the Master's project. Numerous public and private organizations are seeking employees trained in HTA. Job opportunities include:
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