1. Departments & Offices

Department of Population Health Science and Policy

DEPARTMENTS & OFFICES

Research Centers & Divisions
Education and Training
Faculty

The Department of Population Health Science and Policy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses fundamental questions about how healthcare works and how it can work better. Through our rigorous research, we uncover the complex interplay between individual choices, clinical care, organizational systems, and policy frameworks. Faculty across our eight divisions work across disciplinary boundaries to generate evidence that informs clinical practice, shapes health policy, and improves healthcare outcomes and quality of life. From understanding how circadian rhythms affect disease progression to developing AI algorithms to improve healthcare, we are tackling complex problems that require innovative approaches and collaborative solutions.

In addition to our research, the Department is committed to education, mentorship, and faculty development. We train the next generation of population health leaders through master’s degree and PhD degree programs, specialized fellowships, and hands-on experiences. We also train clinicians across the country in how to improve healthcare delivery. Our educational programs emphasize the practical application of research to real-world challenges in healthcare innovation, delivery, and policy.

Healthcare systems worldwide face unprecedented challenges: rising costs, uneven access, aging populations, and more. The need for evidence-based approaches to population health has never been more critical. Our Department provides essential insights for public policies that navigate the complex relationships between clinical innovation, economic sustainability, patient empowerment, and improving lives.

Meet the Directors

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Annetine C Gelijns, PhD, JD

Professor and Co-Chair, Department of Population Health Science and Policy

Dr. Gelijns is known for her pioneering work in health policy and clinical evaluative research, particularly her extensive research on medical technology development and healthcare policy implications.

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Alan J Moskowitz, MD

Co-Chair, Department of Population Health Science and Policy; Co-Director, International Center for Health Outcomes and Innovation Research

Dr. Moskowitz designs and directs multicenter clinical trials, and is highly regarded for his work in clinical trial methodology, data management, and health outcomes research.

Partner Research Centers and Institutes

Center for Behavioral Oncology

Center for Biostatistics

Center for Scientific Workforce Excellence and Advancement

International Center for Health Outcomes and Innovation Research

International Center for Health Outcomes and Innovation Research

Institute for Health Equity Research

Institute for Transformative Clinical Trials

Light and Health Research Center