Dr. James Ford

Associate Professor

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Biography

James H Ford II is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Wisconsin Opioid Overdose Response Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. His research primarily focuses on dissemination and implementation science, with a particular interest in the sustainability of evidence-based practices in organizational contexts to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care. His extensive work has involved collaborations with various healthcare providers to improve service delivery in substance abuse and mental health sectors. Ford's academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Health Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where his dissertation addressed organizational change and employee engagement. He has led numerous quality improvement initiatives and has been involved in strategic planning within the Baptist Healthcare System. Through his teaching, he emphasizes the application of operational strategies and systems technology to support sustainable pharmacy practices in both retail and hospital settings.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences