Dramatic and rapid changes in the nature and structure of health care financing, organization, and delivery have continued to increase demand worldwide for high quality information about the cost, quality, and access to health care. Academia has responded to this need with an increasing number of programs in health services and health policy, especially at the masters and doctoral levels. This 2002 Directory responds to a growing interest in health services research and health policy and increasing demand for information about Post Baccalaureate certificates, Master's programs, Doctoral programs, and Postdoctoral programs in these fields. It has been expanded to include health policy research programs and the health policy tracks in public policy programs as well as the core health services research programs included in our two earlier editions-1997 and 1992. Additionally, when possible, we have included more descriptive information about the programs. While the 2002 edition does not include international programs, other than the eight Canadian programs profiled, future editions may be expanded to include programs outside North America.

The Directory is available in two formats: a print copy, and an online, searchable version. The print version is meant to serve as a companion piece. The online version is continuously maintained. The print version is revised once every two years. We see this as a valuable resource for all those interested in learning more about training programs in health services research and health policy.