June 22–Aug 2, 2021

From Disparities to Health Equity & Health Care Leadership (HCIN 616-001)

Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins, PhD & Michael Useem, PhD

This 6-week course pairs two 3-week topics. In the first half of the course, taught by Dr. Jenkins, you will review causes of and policy approaches for health disparities and examine strategies for improving health equity through case studies and policy analysis. In the second half taught by Dr. Useem, you will focus on the concepts, experience, and skills for leading organizational development and change in health care organizations.

Penn employees may use tuition benefits towards this course. This course is part of the Master of Health Care Innovation (MHCI) curriculum. A 4-course Certificate for Penn faculty and staff is also available. Credits earned may be transferred into the MHCI.

To register or for more information, contact Caitlin O'Neill at MEHPonline@pennmedicine.upenn.edu, or see improvinghealthcare.mehp.upenn.edu/certificates/academic.