Dr. Zhanlian Feng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhanlian Feng is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University. He is currently a senior researcher at RTI International, where he focuses on aging, disability, and long-term care issues. His work includes evaluating initiatives by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services aimed at reducing avoidable hospitalizations among nursing facility residents. Dr. Feng is an expert in emerging long-term care issues in China and has a strong background as a social demographer. He holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Peking University, as well as a master's and doctoral degree in sociology from Brown University. His research has been funded by various institutions, including the Retirement Research Foundation and the Rhode Island Foundation, where he has served as principal investigator on multiple projects assessing healthcare quality and delivery for nursing home residents. Dr. Feng is also affiliated with organizations such as the AcademyHealth, Gerontological Society of America, and the Population Association of America.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics