Dr. Dana Goldman

Professor

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Biography

Dana Goldman is a Distinguished Professor at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, holding the Leonard D. Schaeffer Director’s Chair at the USC Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics. He is an expert in public policy, economics, and pharmacy, with extensive research contributions in health policy, pharmacoeconomics, and the regulation of medical innovations. Goldman’s work addresses critical issues in healthcare costs, public health, and patient-centered outcomes research, contributing to advancements in comparative effectiveness and outcomes in health care. His leadership at the Schaeffer Center positions him at the forefront of research and practice areas that influence health policy and economics on a global scale. Goldman’s initiatives focus on improving health systems through evidence-based policies and innovative practices, making significant impacts on the way healthcare is delivered and understood.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.