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The online Doctor of Medical Science is a two-year program designed for working physician assistants to attain their doctorate degrees. This online program offers two tracks which are Education or Advanced Clinical Practice. This flexible and convenient online degree program offers a manageable course load that culminates in a capstone project that enhances practical skills.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership and professionalism
• Program evaluation
• Scholarly writing

The advanced curriculum will help graduates become leaders in their clinical practice, PA education, or healthcare administration. Graduates will be more than equipped to handle challenges in the profession. The online doctoral program in medical science provides graduates with the skills they need to improve the health needs of their practice and community.

The online Doctor of Philosophy in Medical and Health Professions Education prepares students for leadership positions in education. Through this online program, students will gain the practical skills needed to tackle important issues facing higher education. Students and faculty both engage in research to obtain a better understanding of the diverse backgrounds and perceptions of learners.

Research subjects include, but are not limited to:

• Neuroanatomy teaching intervention
• Nursing student clinical calibration
• Game-based learning in the classroom

Students enjoy the benefits of attending class virtually, choosing their own pace, and individual mentoring. Concentrations include higher education, contemporary human anatomy education, and ultrasound and imaging education. The online doctoral program in medical and health professions education allows graduates to have a more sophisticated view of the world and how it affects their research, teaching, and practice of medicine.

EVMS offers the online PhD in Reproductive Clinical Sciences. This program prepares the future leaders in the field of IVF and Reproductive Clinical Science. Coursework in this program provides a broad base of graduate education in foundational sciences: comparative reproductive anatomy and physiology, developmental biology, toxicology and infertility, molecular biology, advanced statistics and experimental design.  As well as a focused knowledge base and competencies using evidence-based practices in the reproductive clinical sciences: embryology, andrology, endocrinology and cryobiology laboratories. 

The online Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Science is designed for students who are looking to advance in the healthcare informatics field. There is an increasing demand for qualified data analytics professionals. Through this online program, students will become familiar with current technologies and electronic health data tools.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Data visualization
• Programming tools and techniques in data management
• Predictive data analysis

This online program is 15-credit hours. Students are paired with an academic advisor for guidance and advice. The online graduate certificate program in applied data science will help ensure graduates have a competitive edge in the growing job market.

The online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Andrology prepares graduates to work in andrology laboratories. Students will become familiar with the male reproductive function, new lab technologies, endocrinology, sperm banking, and assisted reproductive technology. This program is also ideal if a student wishes to continue into the Reproductive Clinical Science Master’s Program.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Current topics in IVF
• Cryopreservation
• Male reproductive function and dysfunction

This online program is 9-credit hours and lasts three semesters beginning in the fall and ending the following summer. Course credits may be transferred to the master’s program. The online graduate certificate program in clinical andrology prepares graduates for future medical and technological careers.

The online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Embryology trains students in IVF skills and clinical reproductive medicine. Students will study lab technologies that will prepare them for future careers. This online program is 10-credit hours.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Ethics, society, and ART
• Female reproductive endocrinology and infertility
• Gametes and embryos

Upon successful completion of this online course, students may choose to transfer credits to the Reproductive Clinical Science Master’s Program. Career opportunities for graduates include andrologists, physicians, and clinical embryologists. The online graduate certificate program in clinical embryology prepares graduates to enter or advance in reproductive medicine.

The online Graduate Certificate in Core Public Health is designed to give students a solid foundation of knowledge in the five core areas of public health-epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health services administration. Through this online program, students will gain the fundamental skills to analyze and respond to public health issues in the community. Students enjoy the convenience of online classes and the assistance of an academic advisor.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Statistical reasoning for public health
• Principles of epidemiology
• Introduction to research methods

Students enjoy the benefits of an academic career path that fits their goals. Strong public health leaders are in high demand. The online graduate certificate program in core public health will help graduates take the next step in their career endeavors.

The online Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology is a 15-credit hour program that gives students an understanding of epidemiology concepts used in public health practice. Through this online program, students gain a comprehensive overview of determinants of disease, injury, and illnesses. Students will learn to assess the health trends of different population groups.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Statistical software for public health
• Infectious and chronic disease epidemiology
• Statistical reasoning for public health

Classes are taught in the evenings to accommodate working professionals. The advanced curriculum will help graduates become leaders in their field. Graduates will be ready to face challenges that may arise during their careers. The online graduate certificate in epidemiology provides graduates with the skills they need to improve the health needs of their community.  

The online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics provides students with the knowledge and skills to become qualified healthcare informatics professionals. With recent advances in technology and the rapid development of electronic health data tools, employers have been seeing the need increase for healthcare analytics professionals. This online program has an admission process unique to this specific course.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Research methods
• Predictive data analytics
• Programming tools and techniques in data management

Virtual courses are convenient for working students. Graduates of the program will be ready to serve healthcare organizations and facilities. The online graduate certificate in healthcare analytics produces competent leaders in the competitive healthcare field.

The online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management is designed to provide students with leadership skills for the healthcare environment. Students will study financing, organization, delivery, and quality of health services for different populations. This online program is 15-credit hours.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Conflict analysis and negotiations
• Policy and politics
• Financing healthcare

Virtual courses make it convenient for employed students to finish their education while balancing work and family commitments. Graduates of the program will be ready to serve healthcare organizations and communities. The online graduate certificate in healthcare management produces leaders and managers in the competitive job market.

The goal of the Graduate Certificate in Surgical Assisting is to assist current professionals in gaining the skills necessary to assist surgeons in operating rooms. Eligible candidates must have two years of work experience and must be currently employed in an operating room. This 12-month program begins in May of each year.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Biomedical sciences
• Professional practices special topics series
• Principles of surgical assisting

Students are required to complete didactic and clinical requirements. They must possess a problem-solving and self-disciplined learning approach to the curriculum. The online graduate certificate program in surgical assisting provides students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the surgical field.

The online Master of Health Delivery Science is designed to provide students with the knowledge needed to successfully deliver high-quality, safe, and accessible health care. Students will be exposed to various tools and gain an understanding of quality health care improvements. The program is 30 credit hours.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Population health and preventive care
• Leveraging data for evidence-based decision making
• Management of organizational change

The advanced curriculum will help graduates become leaders in their field. Graduates will be ready to handle challenges in the profession. The online master’s program in health delivery science provides graduates with the skills they need to improve the health needs of their community.

The online Master of Medical and Health Professions Education prepares students for leadership positions in education. Through this online program, students will gain necessary skills needed to tackle challenges facing higher education. Students engage in research to obtain a thorough understanding of the diverse backgrounds and needs of learners.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Current issues in higher education
• Educational scholarship methods
• Simulation in healthcare

Students enjoy the benefits of attending classes online, choosing their own pace, and individual coaching and mentorship. Students become educated in the areas of curriculum, research, leadership, instruction, evaluation, and professionalism. The online master’s program in medical and health professions education allows graduates to have a more perceptive view of the medical world and how it affects their research, teaching, and practice of medicine.

EVMS offers the online MS in Reproductive Clinical Science. This program, designed for Clinical Embryologists and/or Andrologists, provides coursework and research opportunities that give the students general and specialized biomedical sciences training. Another aspect of the program is to impart best practices for the IVF laboratory with special emphasis on design, work flow, QC/QA, CLIA 88 and current FDA regulations. There is also a great emphasis placed on the thread of ethical concerns and patient rights.

Graduates can use their clinical knowledge of in vitro fertilization to aid in the creation of families.