An updated CV detailing your relevant education and experience.
All applicants will be required to submit the following materials:
An updated CV detailing your relevant education and experience.
A one-page description of your career goals that includes a description of how the HQS certificate program meets your educational objectives.
Your personal statement should include the following:
Unofficial transcripts from all past undergraduate and graduate degrees.
*If any of your degrees were received from outside of the United States, you will be required to submit Evaluated Transcripts in place of Unofficial Transcripts. In the application homepage, please choose “Certifile” to send your Evaluated Transcripts.
Two letters of recommendations are required from individuals who can speak to your academic or professional preparation and experience.
For applicants who are part of a training program, please include one letter of recommendation from your program director and one from a leader in quality and safety in your division/department.
There is a $75 application fee through the online application interface, which accepts credit cards.
0.5 CU | 1 CU | 2 CU | 3 CU | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tuition | $2,598 | $5,196 | $10,392 | $15,588 |
General Fee | $221 | $442 | $884 | $1,776 |
Technology Fee | $94 | $188 | $376 | $564 |
Clinical Fee | – | – | – | $324 |
Total | $2,913 | $5,826 | $11,652 | $18,252 |
Visit Student and Financial Services to view the cost of electives outside of HQS.
Penn CHIPS Health Equity Improvement Scholarship
Program Start Date: Fall 2023
Details for the 2023-2025 opportunity have not yet been released. Please check back at a later date.
Certificate in Healthcare Quality & Safety Scholarship
Program Start Date: Fall 2023
Details for the 2023-2025 opportunity have not yet been released. Please check back at a later date.
Employees of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and CHOP may be eligible for tuition benefits. If you are employed outside of the above named institution, please refer to your employee handbook.
University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine, and CHOP Tuition Benefits Tip Sheet
UPenn Full Time Faculty and Staff
Policy
FAQ
CHOP Staff
Policy
CHOP Education Assistance FAQ
Penn Medicine Staff
Policy
Tuition Assistance Guide