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Health services research
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It is of great importance that the general public be given the opportunity to experience, consciously and intelligently, the efforts and results of scientific research. It is not sufficient that each result be taken up, elaborated, and applied by a few specialists in the field. - Albert Einstein
Data-driven |
My research program approaches pediatric neurosurgery in a way that uses large national datasets to look at health care delivery. Topics range from on clinical outcomes, socioeconomic disparities, and health economics.
Ongoing quality improvement is data-driven. Our clinical practice is informed by evidence-based decisions as well as national and local benchmarks. I-Wen Pan PhD leads the health services research and data analytics for the team, bringing a wealth of experience in HSR, quality improvement, and health care economics from her leadership role in the Joint Commission equivalent in Taiwan and her research work at MD Anderson and University of Chicago. We regularly have graduate students from the University of Texas School of Public Health as well as medical students from Baylor College of Medicine and other medical schools work with our research team. Funded pre-doctoral fellow, post-doctoral fellow, and graduate research assistant positions are available to qualified candidates. |
Publications |
We work hard to share our research findings.
My publication list includes over 120 papers, and is updated on Pubmed. |
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I was honored to be the AANS/ACS Health Policy Scholar a couple of years ago.
For all young and mid-career surgeon leaders in the field, I encourage you to consider this unique opportunity. The Scholarship is awarded to one neurosurgeon a year, and includes one week of Executive Leadership and Policy training at Brandeis University, as well as participation at the American College of Surgeons Leadership and Advocacy Summit. The scholar provides policy and advocacy service to the AANS and ACS. Applications are due in early February of each year. |