Dr. Marissa King

Professor

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Biography

Marissa King is the President’s Distinguished Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Health Care Management. Her research focuses on social networks, social influence, and organizational dynamics in health care, significantly contributing to the understanding of the social dynamics surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Known for her active teaching and speaking roles, she is committed to translating academic expertise into practical applications. King is the author of 'Social Chemistry: Decoding the Elements of Human Connection' and her work has been featured in leading media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and Harvard Business Review. Her research has been published in top journals including JAMA and Health Affairs, and she has served as the Principal Investigator on several projects funded by the National Institutes of Health. Prior to her current position at Wharton, she was a professor at the Yale School of Management. King obtained her PhD from Columbia University and teaches various courses related to health care management and data analytics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Professor in Health Care Management, focused on social networks and organizational dynamics.

Professor

— Present

Yale School of Management • New Haven, CT

Professor prior to joining Wharton faculty.

Courses

HCMG3330 - Leading Health Care Workforce HCMG3570 - Health Care Data Analytics HCMG8570 - Health Care Data Analytics HCMG8990 - Independent Study

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
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  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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