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Seminar Series

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HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

Learn from policy and research professionals

CHPR hosts a weekly health services research seminar that is open to the public. Seminars are held each Wednesday at 12 p.m. PT via webinar during the Fall, Winter and Spring UC Davis academic quarters (excluding holidays). 

Earn CME and course credit

For most seminar sessions, Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is available to practicing physicians. Students who register for EPI 291 earn one unit of course credit for regular seminar attendance.

Upcoming seminars
  • Na’amah Razon, M.D., Ph.D.
    April 22, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. PT

    Na’amah Razon, M.D., Ph.D.

    Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UC Davis

    Beyond a ride: The complexity of transportation for individuals with end-stage kidney disease

    Register
  • Amanda Brewster, Ph.D., M.Sc.
    April 29, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. PT

    Amanda Brewster, Ph.D., M.Sc.

    Associate Professor, School of Public Health, UC Berkeley
    Co-Director, Center for Health Management and Policy Research, UC Berkeley

    Strategies used by community-based organizations to expand access to seasonal vaccinations

    Register
  • Leigh Ann Simmons, Ph.D., M.F.T., F.A.A.H.B.
    May 6, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. PT

    Leigh Ann Simmons, Ph.D., M.F.T., F.A.A.H.B.

    Professor, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, UC Davis
    Co-Director, Perinatal Origins of Disparities Center, UC Davis

    Register
  • May 13, 2026 | 12-1:30 p.m. PT

    Liza Thantranon, J.D.

    Liza Thantranon, J.D. | Regional Counsel, Legal Services of Northern California

    New federal and state policy changes: Impacts on healthcare access in California

    This special 90-minute seminar is co-sponsored by Health Equity by Design for Inclusive Excellence (HEDI) at UC Davis.

    Register
  • Urmimala Sarkar, M.D., M.P.H.
    May 20, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. PT

    Urmimala Sarkar, M.D., M.P.H.

    Professor, Division of General Internal Medicine, UC San Francisco
    Associate Director, UCSF Action Research Center for Health

    Register
  • Melissa Gosdin, Ph.D.
    June 3, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. PT

    Melissa Gosdin, Ph.D., and Kelcie Rodriguez, M.Ed.

    Melissa Gosdin, Ph.D. | Qualitative Research Analyst, Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, UC Davis

    Kelcie Rodriguez, M.Ed. | Project Policy Analyst, Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, UC Davis

    Register

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Become a presenter

If you are interested in giving a talk or have questions, please contact:

Courtney Lyles, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Healthcare Policy and Research
Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences
crlyles@health.ucdavis.edu

We welcome presentations from policy and research professionals in the health services research field from both UC Davis and other institutions. Presentations focus on:

  • research in progress
  • recently completed research
  • innovative research methods
  • discussions of grant proposal ideas
  • practice presentations