Dr. Ira Wilson

Biography

Ira B. Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University’s School of Public Health and a practicing primary care physician. He assumed the role of Associate Provost for Academic Space at Brown University in 2023. Previously, he was the Chair of the Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice, facilitating research on how the structural features of healthcare systems impact physician-patient interactions and health outcomes. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, Wilson completed his residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Boston, where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He has a substantial background as a Co-Director of the Professional Development Core at the Providence/Boston Center for AIDS Research from 2010 to 2023. His research agenda has focused on improving medication adherence particularly among patients with chronic conditions, including the elderly and those affected by HIV. Beyond his research work, he is actively involved in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students at Brown. Wilson holds several prominent roles in comprehensive studies, collaborating on investigations to enhance care for individuals with chronic healthcare needs and examining disparities within healthcare delivery systems. He is also known for contributing to various health policy groups aimed at reforming Medicaid services in Rhode Island.

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