Make a Change in Public Health

The Public Health Career Development Award (CDA) supports the establishment and/or development of careers in public health. Research proposals may concern health care policy, epidemiological research, outcome studies, comparative effectiveness research, information system development, teledermatology, or other topics relating to public health.

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Featured Award Recipient

Hospital Utilization for Skin Diseases in Persons Experiencing Homelessness

One in 25 Americans will experience homelessness in their lifetime. Homelessness is an independent risk factor for increased emergency department use, longer length of hospital stay, and hospital readmission. This study aims to evaluate homelessness as a risk factor for hospital-based dermatology care and readmissions after dermatology-related hospitalizations. Understanding the social risks that drive costly health care utilization for skin diseases will inform future interventions.

Aileen Y. Chang, MD

Aileen Y. Chang, MD

University of California, San Francisco

Public Health Career Development Award

Award Recipients | Public Health Career Development Award

Alexandra Charrow, MD, MBE 
Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital 
Understanding Emergency Room Utilization in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS): A Mixed Met