Dr. Kimberly Brimhall

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kimberly C. Brimhall, PhD, CSW, MSW, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in Health Law, Policy, and Management. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from the University of Southern California, a Master of Social Work from Brigham Young University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Dr. Brimhall serves as Director of Evaluation at the Boston University Clinical Translational Science Institute and is an evaluator for the Boston Medical Center’s Learning Health Systems Program. Her research focuses on mixed-methods health services, aiming to enhance system-level quality care in large healthcare organizations. Dr. Brimhall has extensive experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, including survey development, implementation, and analysis. She applies participatory and utilization-focused evaluation approaches to inform continuous improvement in organizational practices. In addition to her research, she is dedicated to mentoring graduate-level students, particularly first-generation college graduates, enhancing their educational and professional growth. Dr. Brimhall is recognized for her contributions to improving healthcare organizational functioning through innovative practices and collaborative problem-solving.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Teaches and conducts research in Health Law, Policy, and Management.

Director of Evaluation

— Present

Boston University Clinical Translational Science Institute • Boston, MA

Leads evaluation efforts to improve health system functioning.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.