Dr. Sallie Sanford

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sallie Thieme Sanford is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Law, with an adjunct appointment at the School of Public Health, Department of Health Systems and Population Health. She earned her B.A. with honors from Brown University and her J.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles, where she graduated Order of the Coif. Professor Sanford began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Robert R. Beezer on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and later served as an Assistant Attorney General representing the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. She is an active board member of the Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys and has held the position of president. Her research interests encompass the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare delivery systems, health administration law, Medicare and Medicaid, comparative healthcare law, public health law, and medical administrative ethics. Recent publications include 'Law Healthcare Administration' (10th edition, 2023) co-authored with J. Stuart Showalter and articles discussing various aspects of healthcare reform and law.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.