Dr. Christopher Friese

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christopher R. Friese is a national authority on measuring and improving the quality of cancer care delivery. He has led pivotal studies to develop and test strategies to improve outcomes in high-risk care. His research findings have established a significant relationship between favorable nurse practice environments and lower surgical mortality. With 120 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Friese's work informs clinical practice guidelines and state and federal health policies. He served as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow in the United States Senate and has been appointed by the President to a six-year term on the National Cancer Advisory Board. His recent research grants focus on improving access to cancer care through Medicare plan selection and enhancing cancer care delivery via interdisciplinary training.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Dr. Friese is a Professor in the School of Nursing and the School of Public Health.

Associate Director for Cancer Control and Population Sciences

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Ann Arbor, MI

Oversees cancer control strategies and population health research.

Awards

#2022

International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame

2022-01-01
#2021

Distinguished Researcher Award

2021-01-01
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Elected Member

2020-01-01
#2020

Research Mentorship Award

2020-01-01
#2017

Elizabeth Tone Hosmer Endowed Professorship

2017-01-01
#2016

Henry Russel Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science