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Professor Dr. Gary Franklin

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Biography

Gary M. Franklin is a Research Professor at the University of Washington (UW) in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences and the Department of Medicine (Neurology). He has served as the Medical Director of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) since 1988, where he developed and administered workers’ compensation health care policy and conducted outcomes research. Franklin is also the Director of the Occupational Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Program at UW. His research interests include evaluating quality improvement programs, assessing long-term disability predictors related to work injuries, and analyzing the risks of opioid use in chronic pain management. He has been instrumental in translating research findings back into state health care policies, notably in efforts to educate physicians about opioid prescribing practices. Franklin's experience reflects over 25 years of commitment to improving occupational health and safety.

Research Interests

Occupational Injury Neurological Epidemiology Outcomes Research Occupational Environmental Medicine Occupational Disease Statistics Occupational Environmental Epidemiology Occupational Exposure Opiate Use Surveillance of Occupational Illnesses and Injuries Workers' Compensation Issues

Experience

Medical Director

— Present

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries • Seattle, WA

Developing and administering workers’ compensation health care policy and conducting outcomes research.

Director

— Present

Occupational Epidemiology Health Outcomes Program, UW • Seattle, WA

Leading research on workers' compensation data and improving medical care.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)

Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.