Dr. Alden Lai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alden Lai studies the quality of jobs and work environments, focusing on the implications for employee outcomes and organizational performance in health care. His research employs qualitative and mixed methods to examine workplace behaviors, particularly those that impact employees, patients, and organizations. Lai aims to enhance worker well-being, and his work has been published in leading management and health care journals. He serves as an editorial board member for Health Care Management Review and Medical Care Research Review, and has been recognized as an expert in workforce issues by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Lai teaches courses on management, leadership, and strategy in public health, and has advised federal and state governments, health systems, and international organizations on workforce-related issues. His educational background includes a BA in Psychology from the National University of Singapore, an MPH in Social & Behavioral Sciences from the University of Tokyo, and a PhD in Health Policy & Management from Johns Hopkins University.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Early Career Educator Award

2025-01-31
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Early Career Achievement Award

2024-01-31
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Denny Gioia Award for Qualitative Paper

2023-01-31
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Goddard Faculty Award

2023-01-31
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Early Career Teaching Excellence Award

2021-01-31
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Outstanding Paper based Dissertation Award

2021-01-31

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.