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Dr. Benissa E. Salem is an Associate Adjunct Professor at the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing. With a strong commitment to addressing health disparities among vulnerable populations, her work primarily focuses on community-based participatory research principles (CBPR) aimed at developing and implementing interventions for individuals experiencing homelessness. Dr. Salem holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies from the University of Southern California, and both a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science from UCLA. She is actively involved in teaching and mentoring across undergraduate and graduate programs, contributing significantly to community-engaged scholarship. Her research interests span various topics, including frailty, health disparities, social justice in healthcare, and trauma-informed care. Over her career, she has received numerous awards for her leadership and contributions to nursing education and research, including the Faculty DAISY Award and the UCLA Linda Sarna Doctoral Dissertation Award. Dr. Salem's expertise also includes clinical work in community public health nursing and gerontology, focusing on the needs of vulnerable populations. Additionally, she has published widely in nursing and public health literature, contributing to the state of knowledge regarding interventions for vulnerable groups and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes.
University of California, Los Angeles, Joe C. Wen School of Nursing • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching undergraduate and graduate nursing courses, mentoring students, and engaging in community-based research initiatives.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.