309.865.01
Journal Club in Health Services Research: Topics in Aging & Disability
Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-person
Thursday, 2:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
No prerequisites for this course.
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
This course is for students who are eager to engage with interdisciplinary research about timely topics in aging and disability. This is a course for individuals who seek to develop a deeper understanding of the methodologies and conceptual frameworks that are central to the field of aging and disability studies. Participation in this course will enable students to collaborate and connect with peers and leaders across different fields of study.
Provides a structured forum for health services research students and faculty to critically review, discuss, and learn from recent peer-reviewed journal publications in the field. Focuses on topics, including health services methods, quantitative analyses, implementation science, and key policy applications. Emphasizes active participation; critique of the scope of the research question, methods, and interpretation; and exploring emerging trends (e.g., private equity investments, corporatization of long-term care facilities). Complements traditional coursework by providing exposure to critiquing research to inform aging services delivery and policy infrastructure.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate quantitative and mixed methods studies in health services research
- Analyze and interpret study findings within relevant public health and policy contexts
- Identify emerging trends and gaps in the field’s literature
- Lead scholarly discussions on peer-reviewed research studies
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Participation
- 40% Discussion
- 50% Session Leadership