Dr. Kari Nelson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kari Nelson is an Adjunct Professor in the Health Systems and Population Health department at the University of Washington. She specializes in General Internal Medicine and has a strong focus on the patient-centered medical home model, diabetes self-management, and chronic disease management. Her work emphasizes the role of community health workers in improving health outcomes for patients. Dr. Nelson completed her MD at the University of Minnesota in 1995 and holds a Master of Science in Health Services from the University of California, Los Angeles, which she earned in 2000. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from Brown University, obtained in 1989. Her diverse educational background and practical experience contribute to her comprehensive understanding of population health and its challenges.

Research Interests

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
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  • Letters of Recommendation
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  • 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.