Dr. Pengsheng Ni

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pengsheng Ni is a Research Associate Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in Health Law, Policy, and Management. He holds a medical degree from Shanghai Medical University and a Master of Public Health from the same institution. Dr. Ni's research focuses on the development and application of statistical methodologies, particularly in patient-reported outcomes and health care assessment. He has made significant contributions to the application of Item Response Theory (IRT) in healthcare settings, enhancing the evaluation of health outcomes through innovative models such as Unidimensional and Multidimensional Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT). His work has included the development of various health outcome assessment tools, including the Activity Measure Post-acute Care (AM-PAC) and the Late Life Function Disability Instrument. Dr. Ni is actively involved in several research projects, frequently collaborating with institutions like the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and the Department of Veterans Administration. His research is pivotal in advancing the understanding of patient-centered outcomes and improving assessment methodologies in healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Engaged in research and teaching related to health law and policy.

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.