Before beginning the doctoral journey, doctoral researchers usually have some initial research topics, but these are not strictly limited or required to be precise from the start. With the guidance of academic supervisors, you will gradually identify the most suitable topic. The suggestions below are for reference only, and researchers are free to choose another research topic.

Some suggested research topics in the field of healthcare:

1. Healthcare policy and governance

• Research on national and international health policy.
• Management of public–private healthcare systems, healthcare reform, and quality of care.

2. Hospital and healthcare management

• Hospital management, service quality, and patient safety.
• Application of Lean/Six Sigma in optimizing hospital operations.

3. Health economics and financing

• Cost-effectiveness and cost–benefit analysis.
• Health insurance models and healthcare investment strategies.

4. Technology and digital health

• Telemedicine, e-health, AI, big data, IoT in healthcare.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, blockchain in healthcare.

5. Human resource and leadership in healthcare

• Healthcare workforce management (recruitment, training, retention), leadership, and change management in healthcare organizations, well-being, and burnout of healthcare staff.

6. Sustainability and ethics in healthcare

• Ethics in healthcare management (bioethics, patient rights), sustainable healthcare management, ESG, and social responsibility in healthcare.

7. Risk, crisis and public health management

• Health crisis management (COVID-19, global pandemics), healthcare risk management systems, public health management in disasters and emergencies.

8. Emerging research trends

• Digital health ecosystems: integrating digital technology into healthcare systems.
• Value-based healthcare: care based on value rather than the quantity of services.
• Global health governance: the role of WHO and international organizations.
• Health equity: health equity, reducing disparities among population groups.
• And many other topics selected by the doctoral student and approved by the university.

The aim of this course is to equip doctoral researchers with in-depth knowledge of scientific research, including the detailed process from studies orientation, hypothesis development, theoretical framework construction, research design, data collection, and data analysis.

By the end of the course, doctoral researchers will be confident in formulating a Research Plan, preparing a Research Proposal, and initiating their doctoral thesis.

The Research Plan outlines the orientation, timeline, resources, and implementation strategies to support doctoral students in completing their thesis in a scientific and effective manner. It serves as a roadmap for the entire research journey and ensures feasibility and coherence before proceeding to the Research Proposal stage.

Doctoral researchers will receive the following support:

• Templates and forms.
• A consultation channel with professors specializing in research.
• English language and format checks.
• Guidance on essay writing and citation using APA/Harvard methods.

Doctoral researchers will participate in Colloquium 1, organized by AMU in collaboration with its partners. Participation in the Colloquium is mandatory, and researchers can join in various formats: on-campus or online.

The Colloquium serves as a platform for doctoral researchers to expand their specialized knowledge, engage with faculty members, supervisors, and fellow researchers to discuss and present their research directions and findings.

The academic supervisor directly supports doctoral researchers in developing, finalizing, and reviewing the Research Proposal before it is submitted for defense. 

Once the Research Proposal is completed, doctoral researchers will defend their proposal before the academic committee of AMU. This defense allows doctoral researchers to receive valuable feedback and ensures their research aligns with the highest academic standards.

Successfully defending the proposal is a key milestone in the doctoral journey, setting the foundation for the subsequent phases of research and thesis development.

Doctoral researchers will continue developing their Research Proposal into a complete doctoral thesis under the guidance and support of the following:

• Supervisor: Responsible for overseeing the entire research process of the doctoral researcher.
• Module Supervisors: Provide workshops or activities tailored to specific groups of students, ensuring they acquire the necessary knowledge to complete their research.
• Academic Support System: Offers assistance such as English language support, plagiarism checks, and formatting in APA or other required styles.

Doctoral students will participate in Colloquium 2, organized by AMU in collaboration with its partners. Participation in the Colloquium is mandatory, and researchers can attend in various formats: on-campus or online.

The Colloquium serves as a platform for doctoral researchers to expand their specialized knowledge, engage with faculty members, supervisors, and fellow students to discuss and present their research directions and findings.

After completing their research, doctoral researchers will bind their thesis and submit it to the academic committee of AMU.

The researchers will then proceed to defend their doctoral thesis before the academic committee of AMU and SIMI Swiss.

Following the defense, researchers will receive feedback for potential improvements (if any) from the academic committee. Based on this feedback, they will refine their research until it is fully complete.

During this finalization process, researchers will continue to receive guidance from their supervisors and support from the academic support system.

Once doctoral researchers have successfully completed their research, SIMI Swiss offers a specialized course, “How to Publish Your Research Paper,” to guide them through the process of transforming their Thesis into a publishable academic paper. This course not only supports the completion of their program but also enhances their academic and professional standing through publication.

After successfully completing their doctoral research and participating in the “How to Publish Your Research Paper” course, doctoral researchers are equipped to transform their completed thesis into an international publication.

Note: Outstanding researchers may have the opportunity to publish an international paper as early as the completion stage of their Research Proposal.