T32 Training Program in Health Service and Outcomes Research for Aging Populations

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The Health Services and Outcomes Research for Aging Populations T32 Training Program at Johns Hopkins University seeks to produce the next generation of scientists with rigorous training in person and family-centered health services and outcomes research with a focus on older adults. This Cross-School program draws on the rich resources for research in health services, health economics, gerontology, nursing, health informatics, and geriatrics across the Johns Hopkins University, including its Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH), School of Medicine (SOM), and School of Nursing (SON). The training program is housed in the JHSPH Department of Health Policy and Management and run jointly with the JHSOM Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, with strong ties to Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Trainees obtain the knowledge, skill, and experience to lead multi-disciplinary, collaborative research teams. The overarching aim of the program is to identify and train pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholars who will become leaders in person and family-oriented research relating to aging populations.

Questions may be directed to the Training Grant Co-Directors Cynthia Boyd, MD, MPH (cyboyd@jhmi.edu) and Jennifer Wolff, PhD (jwolff2@jhu.edu), as well as Sarah Szanton (sarah.szanton@jhu.edu).

Current Announcements

Open Request for Applications: We are pleased to announce opportunities for up to three post-doctoral fellows to begin prior to August 31, 2021. Postdoctoral fellows will complete core training grant curriculum courses and additional courses to complement their prior academic experience, a year-long practicum experience, a bi-weekly seminar, ongoing mentored research projects, and yearly integrative activities to complement their didactic curriculum. Additional training on this T32 can be acquired in coordination with a clinical fellowship training program. Training in grant writing is also available. Training grant funding provides a stipend for postdoctoral fellows as well as health insurance coverage and a small professional development annual allowance. Suitable postdoctoral applicants will hold a PhD or equivalent in Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacy, or population health field; or a clinical doctorate (DO, MD, or please inquire regarding other degrees) with dedication to the pursuit of geriatrics and aging research and development of research skills.

Post-doctoral fellowship applications are due March 1, 2021, and will entail a two-step process:

1. Submission of the following materials to Brenda Zacharko (bzachar1@jhmi.edu).

A statement of interest up to two pages in length describing your personal and professional motivations for pursuing the fellowship and areas of specific interest in research focused on health services and outcomes research for aging populations. The statement should describe career goals and career development plans for the fellowship, including a) the skills and knowledge the applicant seeks to obtain; b) expected effects on career goals; and c) potential mentors at Johns Hopkins.
A current Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation from your dissertation advisor, a close mentor, or your program director

2. Select applicants will be asked to interview with the Program Directors and potential program mentors.

Please note:

The T32 is funded by the National Institute on Aging.
Candidates must have US citizenship or permanent residence status to be eligible.
Minority and women applicants are encouraged to apply.
Pre-doctoral fellows who have been admitted to doctoral programs in participating schools are eligible to be appointed to the program through a separate process.

Download the application instructions here.

Questions may be directed to the Training Grant Co-Directors Cynthia Boyd, MD, MPH (cyboyd@jhmi.edu) and Jennifer Wolff, PhD (jwolff2@jhu.edu), as well as Sarah Szanton (sarah.szanton@jhu.edu).

Core Faculty

Core Faculty	Primary Department	Content Area Expertise
Keri Althoff, PhD	EPI, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Aging and HIV/AIDS, health disparities, epidemiology, causal inference,
Gerard Anderson, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Financing of care for per Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing with chronic conditions, hospital, pharmaceutical, and healthcare provider expenditures.
Cynthia Boyd, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Older people, comorbidity, hospitalization, disability, functional recovery, chronic disease care, quality of life.
Deidra Crews, MD, ScM	Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Chronic kidney disease, epidemiology, health services research, nephrology
Patricia Davidson, PhD RN	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Cardiovascular care, transitional care, palliative care, underserved populations, family caregiving
Sydney Dy, MD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Issues related to quality of care, palliative care, safety, decision-making, particularly in per Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing with cancer and serious illness
Joseph Gallo, MD	Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Late-life depression; management of depression in primary care settings
Darrell Gaskin, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Safety net hospitals, "place"-based disparities.
Judith Kasper, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Disability, long-term care, aging, dementia, survey research
Bruce Leff, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Development, evaluation and dissemination of novel models of care for older adults, notably Hospital at Home and Guided Care
Jill Marsteller, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Estimating the influence of organizational variables and contextual measures on successful implementation, dissemination, sustainability
Marie Nolan, PhD, MPH, RN	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	End of life care, research ethics, palliative care, family health, medical decision-making
Esther Oh, MD, PhD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Cognitive Decline, Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Perioperative Care
Dan Polsky, PhD, MPP	HPM Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Carey Business	Health economics; health care workforce; access, cost, and quality of care
Gloria Ramsay, JD, RN	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Research ethics, racial and ethnic diversity, health policy
Lisa Reider, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Orthopaedic trauma, injury and fall surveillance, and clinical trials
David Roth, MA, PhD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Behavioral Medicine, Neuropsychology, Stroke, Stroke Prevention, Stroke Rehabilitation
Quincy Samus, PhD	Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Quality of life and care for elderly individuals with dementia, memory disorders, and other functional disabilities.
Nancy Schoenborn, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Cancer screening in older adults that incorporates patient preferences and life expectancy
Jodi Segal, MD	Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Frailty, evidence-based practice, pharmacoepidemiology, use of observational data to understand the use of new drugs
Sarah Szanton, PhD	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Environmental factors and stressors in health disparities in older adults, particularly those trying to stay out of nursing homes.
Sevil Yasar, MD, PhD	Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Dementia, pharmocepidemiology, cognitive decline, geriatric medicine
Jennifer Wolff, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Care and delivery of health services to older adults, family-centered care, disability, behavioral interventions

Affiliated Faculty

Affiliated Faculty	Primary Appointment	Content Area Expertise
Martha Abshire, PhD, RN	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Palliative care, heart failure, caregiving, stress and coping
Halima Amjad, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Dementia; dementia care; health services research
Alicia Arbaje, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Transitional care to improve safety and outcomes for older adults
Michelle Bellantoni, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Geriatric care, acute, post-acute, nursing home care
Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA	University of Maryland	Pharmacist, prescribing and polypharmacy in older adults
Kimberly Carl, RN, BSN	JH Home Care Group	Medicare skilled home health care
Danelle Cayea, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Geriatric education, curriculum development
Jessica Colburn, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Primary care, geriatric education and workforce development
Lisa Cooper, MD	Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Health equity, patient-physician communication, primary care
Valerie Cotter, DRNP	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Aging, dementia, palliative care, advance care planning
Thomas Cudjoe, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Geriatrics, health services research, social isolation, health equity
Linda Dunbar, PhD, RN	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Population health, care management
Emmanuel Drabo, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Economic evaluation, dementia diagnosis, prescription drugs
Rebecca Elon, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Geriatric care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation care
Allyson Evelyn-Gustave, OTR/L	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Occupational therapist; geriatrics; functional assessment
Chanee Fabius, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Long-term services and supports, disparities, health services
Ariel Green, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Prescription medicine use; shared decision making; dementia
Hadi Kharazzi, MD, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Population health informatics, risk stratification, predictive modeling
Frank Lin, MD, PhD	Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Hearing loss, aging, dementia and cognition, hearing health,
Matthew McNabney, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Geriatric education, Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Stephanie Nothelle, MD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Care coordination; primary care; health services research
Craig Pollack, MD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Cancer disparities; social determinants of health
Laura Samuel, PhD	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Socio-economic disparities; neighborhoods and environment
Aditi Sen, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Health economics; physician payment; behavioral economics
Orla Sheehan, MD, PhD	Geriatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine	Neurology; health services research; multiple chronic conditions
Bonnie Swenor, PhD	Ophthalmology Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Dual sensory impairment; dementia; low vision
Elizabeth Tanner, RN, PhD	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Health promotion, volunteerism, interprofessional education
Janiece Taylor, PhD, RN	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Minority health; aging; women’s health; pain; disability;
Jennifer Wenzel, PhD, RN	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Health disparities, cancer care, palliative care
Jonathan Weiner, PhD	HPM, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health	Population health informatics; managed care
Rebecca Wright, PhD	Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing	Palliative and end-of-life care, dementia, disparities

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T32 Training Program in Health Service and Outcomes Research for Aging Populations

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