Population Health Fundamentals
Learn the essentials of population health, including social determinants, healthcare systems, and strategies for improving health outcomes.
Learn the essentials of population health, including social determinants, healthcare systems, and strategies for improving health outcomes.
This comprehensive overview explores the fundamental concepts of population health and its key determinants. Students learn about social, community, and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. The course examines the socio-ecological model, US healthcare system payors, and practical strategies for addressing health disparities. Participants gain practical tools and knowledge to impact health outcomes both within and outside clinical settings, with special focus on understanding the intersection of socioeconomic status, healthcare access, and environmental factors.
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What you'll learn
Define key concepts in population health including social determinants and built environment
Understand major payors in the US healthcare system and safety net programs
Apply the socio-ecological model to organize health determinants
Develop practical strategies for improving health outcomes
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to population health concepts and practices. The curriculum covers essential topics including social determinants of health, the built environment, and the US healthcare system. Students learn to apply the socio-ecological model to understand health determinants and develop practical strategies for improving health outcomes. The course emphasizes real-world applications through interactive tools and practical examples for healthcare professionals.
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Instructors
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Medical Humanities and Population Health Expert
Dr. Yeuen Kim serves as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, bringing unique expertise in population health and medical humanities education. Her distinguished career began at Brown University's Program in Liberal Medical Education, followed by residency and chief residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and a Master's in clinical research from UCSF's Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Since 2013, she has pioneered innovative medical education approaches, including art gallery-based workshops designed to enhance physicians' observational and communication skills. Her work extends to public health initiatives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she collaborated with SF and Santa Clara County public health departments to improve mitigation strategies in congregate facilities. Dr. Kim's commitment to vulnerable populations is demonstrated through her work as a primary care GMC attending and medical outreach physician, while her contributions to medical education include co-leading narrative medicine and oncology workshops for residents and students, focusing on improving healthcare delivery through enhanced communication and observational skills.
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Pioneer in Diverse Population Health Research and Precision Medicine
Dr. Latha Palaniappan is a distinguished Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, combining expertise in internal medicine, clinical research, and population health to address critical gaps in healthcare diversity. Her academic journey includes degrees from the University of Michigan (B.A./M.D.) and Stanford University (M.S. in Clinical Epidemiology), leading to groundbreaking research in Asian and minority health populations. As co-founder of Stanford's Center for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Research and Education (CARE) and Faculty co-Director of the Stanford Biobank, she drives initiatives to improve healthcare outcomes for underserved communities. Her research portfolio includes significant NIH-funded studies on diabetes management and exercise programs for diverse populations, while her work in pharmacogenomics has pioneered Stanford's first pharmacogenomics clinic. Her contributions have earned numerous accolades, including a Fulbright Scholar Award for implementing Precision Health in Australia, a Midcareer Investigator Award from NIH, and recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, and American Heart Association. Through her leadership roles and research initiatives, Dr. Palaniappan continues to bridge critical gaps in healthcare knowledge while mentoring the next generation of clinical investigators in patient-oriented research.
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