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DHA recruiting students for doctoral program  The Doctoral Program in Health Leadership (D.H.A.) is in the process of recruiting its third cohort of students who will begin their studies in the fall.  The DHA program was designed for high level executives and health professionals who seek to advance their knowledge and abilities in the areas of health administration, policy, strategy, information systems, quality improvement, decision analysis, negotiation, applied research and executive management.  The emphasis throughout the three- year curriculum is leadership. Participants in this program are empowered to more effectively lead organizations and develop systems of care for the communities they serve.  There are 20-25 students admitted to the doctoral program every other year and they complete two years of coursework and one year of applied research.  Courses are offered in a format that allows working professionals to maintain their current employment.  There is extensive use of weekend sessions, summer institutes, and distance learning through the Internet.  For more information about the program, visit the website at <http://www.musc.edu/hap/dha.htm> Interested individuals can also contact James A. Johnson, Ph.D., recruitment committee chair, Executive Doctoral Program , Department of Health Administration and Policy, 408 Harborview Tower, 792-2106.