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Pamela Davidson specializes in evaluation research design methods, strategic planning, leadership professional development, and translational research. With over a decade of experience, she has been pivotal in directing large-scale multisite health services research evaluation studies and teaching graduate courses including ‘Health Services Evaluation’ and ‘Organization Management Processes’. Her research focuses on transdisciplinary fields such as medicine, public health, and management, with a specific interest in health service utilization and health outcomes, particularly for underrepresented minority groups. Davidson has collaborated on the development of the UCLA Clinical Translational Science Institute and leads the Evaluation Core, which aims to evaluate and improve regional and national networks in translational research. Her work emphasizes promoting diversity in biomedical research and ensuring underrepresented groups are represented in the workforce. Davidson has received multiple awards for her contributions to health policy and evaluation research, notably the Outstanding Thesis Award and Dissertation Award from CSULB and Maxicare Research Educational Foundation respectively. Her extensive contributions have significantly influenced policy and programmatic changes to enhance health access and outcomes in various communities.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.