DHS 802 Research Practicum and Dissertation in Health Sciences II requires students to complete a PhD Dissertation in which the PhD student synthesizes the competencies within The Core Competencies for Health Sciences Leaders in Interdisciplinary Practice outcome measure of end-of-program student performance. The DHS 802 Research Practicum and Dissertation in Health Sciences II is distinguished from other forms or levels of education by completing a specific project that demonstrates a synthesis of the student’s work and prepares the student for future scholarship or leadership in the field.