Dr. Karen Lasater

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karen B. Lasater is an Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing and the Associate Director of the Center for Health Outcomes Policy Research. With a PhD in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, her research focuses on nursing work environments, staffing, and their impact on patient outcomes. A recognized leader in health systems research, Dr. Lasater has received multiple grants from the NIH and AHRQ to investigate how investments in nursing contribute to healthcare quality and safety. Her work has been published in prestigious journals including JAMA Health Forum and Medical Care, and has influenced policy at national and international levels. As a mentor, she supports pre- and post-doctoral fellows in the nursing and health policy fields. She also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, connecting interdisciplinary scholars to advance healthcare research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.