Occupational Health Services Research and Policy (OHSRP) - Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety Education and Research Center

Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety Education and Research Center

Occupational Health Services Research and Policy (OHSRP)

 

Please Note: The OHSRP Program is no longer accepting applicants.

 

Pat McGovern, PhD, and Bryan Dowd, PhD –  Program Co-Directors

The Occupational Health Services Research and Policy (OHSRP) training program is an innovative collaboration between the Division of Environmental Health Sciences (EnHS), and the Division of Health Policy and Management (HPM) in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. The program prepares researchers that will help meet the demand for more rigorous evaluation of workplace policies and programs designed to reduce the nation’s burden of occupational illness and injury and to protect and promote the well-bring of the American workforce.

The degree provided from this program is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in either Environmental Health or Health Policy and Management. Learn more about the degree.

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STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT

A major benefit of this program is the availability of financial support to cover eligible student tuition and fees through a training grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This financial support is determined annually based on federal budget appropriations. In addition, other funding sources may be available.

Program Director

Pat McGovern

Pat McGovern, PhD, MPH, RN
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Email:
pmcg@umn.edu

Program Co-Director

Bryan Dowd

Bryan Dowd, PhD
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Email: dowdx001@umn.edu

OHSRP News

  • Recognition, Renewal, and Reimagining

    Recognition, Renewal, and Reimagining

    In recognition of the growth and change within our Center, and also to commemorate our 45-year anniversary approaching in 2022, MCOHS launched an internal evaluation and re-design of our Center’s logo, branding, and messaging. Faculty and staff from across the Center worked together in the planning, design, review, and selection …READ MORE »
  • Fall 2021 Research Mixer

    Fall 2021 Research Mixer

    To kick off the 2021-22 academic year, MCOHS hosted a Fall Research Mixer on September 9, 2021. The gathering was a great opportunity for students to meet and connect with Program Directors, other MCOHS students and staff, and learn about research and outreach opportunities.  Faculty, staff, students, and School of …READ MORE »
  • OHSRP Doctoral Student Ryan Klein Receives Outstanding Service Award

    OHSRP Doctoral Student Ryan Klein Receives Outstanding Service Award

    Ryan Klein, doctoral student in the Occupational Health Services Research and Policy (OHSRP) program, received an "Outstanding Service Award " from the Minnesota Population Center.READ MORE »