This course will provide an introductory view of the breadth of healthcare delivery science covering a wide array of topics. The course sessions will delve into the fields and disciplines that comprise HDS including but not limited to: approaches (e.g., quality improvement, implementation science), techniques (e.g., human factors and human-centered design), data and analytics (e.g., program evaluation, machine learning), program design and implementation (e.g., stakeholder engagement, prototype development), and needs and risk assessments, among other topics. Students will have an opportunity to practice many of the skills being demonstrated and taught by the course lecturers and will work on a project of their own throughout the course.
