Dr. Randall Kuhn

Professor

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Biography

Randall Kuhn is a demographer and sociologist focusing on social determinants of health among vulnerable populations. With expertise in survey design and longitudinal analysis, he has made significant contributions to the field of migration health. Kuhn leads a 35-year longitudinal study assessing the health impacts of development programs in Bangladesh, and has conducted pioneering research on homelessness and its relation to health risks tied to substance use. His recent investigations explore COVID-19 mortality among homeless populations and patterns in vaccination rates. As a fellow at the California Center for Population Research, Kuhn actively engages in various advisory boards related to migration and labor research. Previously, he directed the Global Health Affairs Program at the University of Denver, where he developed curricula emphasizing health justice for marginalized groups. Kuhn founded the Goal 18 campaign, which advocates for the inclusion of health-related issues in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in the Department of Community Health Sciences, focusing on demography and health.

Awards

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Chair of the Executive Committee

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
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  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.