{"id":34665,"date":"2026-06-01T10:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/?p=34665"},"modified":"2026-06-01T10:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:30:39","slug":"choice-certificate-programs-new-names-same-excellence-applications-now-open-for-fall-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/choice-certificate-programs-new-names-same-excellence-applications-now-open-for-fall-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CHOICE Certificate Programs: New Names, Same Excellence \u2014 Applications Now Open for Fall 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CHOICE is pleased to announce that applications are open for our two certificate programs for Fall 2026, now featuring updated names that better reflect each program&#8217;s focus and application in today&#8217;s healthcare landscape. New program websites are also live, and their expanded content makes it easy to explore everything these programs have to offer.<\/p>\n<p>While the names are new, the programs deliver the same practical, job-relevant training valued by working professionals in health economics and outcomes research \u2014 with the same online, asynchronous format designed to fit the demands of busy careers and lives.<\/p>\n<p>Both certificates emphasize real-world application and content designed with current industry needs in mind. They offer flexibility for professionals working full-time in any time zone, while still providing meaningful opportunities for networking and building connections in the field.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Explore the Programs<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/choice\/graduate-education-training-programs\/certificate-in-health-economics-health-technology-assessment-and-market-access\/\"><strong>The Certificate in Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment, and Market Access<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Formerly the Certificate in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This certificate maintains the strengths of our legacy HEOR program while renewing the focus on HTA and market access. Students will master the economic principles that guide healthcare decision-making, the analytic methods that underpin robust economic evaluation, and the diverse approaches used by HTA bodies and payer organizations around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Whether students enroll from industry, government, academia, clinical practice, or consulting, this certificate will strengthen their ability to navigate the complex interplay between clinical evidence, cost-effectiveness, value assessment, and market access and pricing strategies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/information-sessions\/\"><strong>Information Sessions<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, June 26 | 11 AM\u201312 PM PT<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, July 22 | 9\u201310 AM PT<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, August 27 | 10\u201311 AM PT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/choice\/graduate-education-training-programs\/certificate-in-data-science-methods-for-real-world-evidence-in-health\/\"><strong>The Certificate in Data Science Methods for Real-World Evidence in Health<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Formerly the Certificate in Data Science in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This program continues to equip professionals with the tools to gain valuable insights from vast amounts of real-world health data. Drawing on real healthcare examples, this certificate emphasizes the <em>why<\/em>, <em>when<\/em>, and <em>how<\/em> of data science in health: why a particular method is appropriate for a given research question, when its results should (and should not) be trusted, and how findings can be interpreted to inform real-world decisions in clinical, regulatory, and commercial settings.<\/p>\n<p>This certificate helps decision-makers understand what real-world data can (and cannot) tell us, how to choose and trust analytic methods, and how to translate results into sound decisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/information-sessions\/\"><strong>Information Sessions<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, June 25 | 10\u201311 AM PT<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, July 30 | 9\u201310 AM PT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Key Dates<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>September 16, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Programs Begin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>September 30, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Prospective students can explore the newly launched program websites to learn about program structure, course topics and syllabi, faculty, student testimonials, and FAQs, and to register for upcoming information sessions.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact <strong>Leana de la Torre, Certificate Program Manager<\/strong>, at <a href=\"mailto:uwsopchoice@uw.edu\">uwsopchoice@uw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHOICE is pleased to announce that applications are open for our two certificate programs for Fall 2026, now featuring updated names that better reflect each program&#8217;s focus and application in today&#8217;s healthcare landscape. 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