Mark Diana appointed Drs. W.C. Tsai and P.T. Kung Professor in Health Systems Management
Congratulations to Mark Diana, PhD on his appointment to the Tsai-Kung Professorship. Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Dean Pierre Buekens announced the appointment, stating, "Mark has been with the school for six years and in that time he has conducted several funded projects analyzing the impact of health information technology on health outcomes and health system functioning. With the creation of the Department of Global Health Systems and Development, Mark has expanded this research beyond the U.S. into Mexico, demonstrating his commitment to the globalization of the school, making him an ideal fit for a professorship funded by international donors.
He has published extensively on the adoption of health informatics and its impact on patient care and the organization of medical practice. He is also a well-respected teacher, with a course load ranging from health informatics to organizational behavior and theory to the principles of management. In light of his efforts in both research and teaching, Mark was recently granted tenure with a promotion to associate professor. He is excited about exploring new ways to work with colleagues in Asia.
2013 Award Recipients
AUPHA/Foster G. McGaw Scholarship
Catherine Counts
Michael Lamb
This scholarship award is presented to a current MHA student best exemplifying the hard work and great promise in health care management. The scholarship is administered through the Association of University Programs in Health Administration and the faculty in our Department selects a student to receive this award. This year’s recipient has shown remarkable commitment and drive within the MHA program.
Health Systems Management Alumni Award for Leadership
Austin Reeder
This award is presented to the MHA student best exemplifying leadership in academic work and future leadership in health care management settings. It is given on behalf of the extensive network of Tulane alumni who have led and transformed health care systems throughout the country. They welcome this year’s recipient into their community with open arms.
Gaylord Cummins Outstanding Master of Public Health Student Award
Solomon Nsiah
This award is presented to the MPH student illustrating academic prowess and future leadership abilities in the management of public health and hospital systems. It is presented in the honor of Gaylord Cummins, former chair of HSM. This year’s recipient represents the qualities embodied in the award, excelling in coursework at Tulane.
Jeffrey H. Epstein Scholarship Award
Emily Harris
This award is in memory of Jeffrey Epstein, a former HSM student who brought special qualities to the department. Jeff had a lively, wide ranging intellectual curiosity and loved to engage in discussion. He was a friend to everyone and he initiated many social activities which brought the department together. With his passing, his family and the department chose to provide an award to that HSM student dedicated to foster camaraderie and an HSM spirit.
Upsilon Delta Phi Honor Society
Emily Harris
Dean Lamb
Ryan Jiha
Catherine Counts
Amanda Fay
The mission of the Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) is to further the professional competence and dedication of the individual members for the profession of healthcare management. Members are selected on the basis of a GPA of 3.75 or above.
HSM Alumna, Aliya Naheed receives $100,000 grant from Grand Challenges Canada to research and promote food safety among street food vendors in Bangladesh.
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