Research fellowship pairs students, local organizations in need
USM grad student-fellows get training and paid experience while organizations get free assistance with specific research goals.
University of Southern Maine researchers identify ambulance deserts, rural healthcare needs
Areas with the most limited access to ambulance services include the Appalachian region in the South, Western states with difficult mountainous terrain, coastal areas across the U.S., and the rural mountainous areas of Maine, Vermont, Oregon, and Washington.
USM researcher to look at Medicaid-funded doulas to help with maternal health disparities
Dr. Katherine Ahrens, Assistant Research Professor of Public Health in the Muskie School of Public Service, will serve as co-investigator on the major, $11 million research project.
The Sustainability of Global Oceans: David E. Shaw ’76, ’15H
posted in: Campus updates, Muskie School of Public Service
Our global oceans are in crisis, and protecting them is one of the mosturgent environmental issues of our time. The Muskie School of PublicService … Read More
The USM Public Health program announces Accelerated MPH.
posted in: Muskie School of Public Service, Public Health
The USM public health program is excited to announce the official launch of its accelerated Master of Public Health (MPH) degree option. Now students … Read More
Dr. Tupper’s curriculum provides interprofessional learning experiences
posted in: Campus updates, Muskie School of Public Service, Public Health
Preparing leaders to inform policy and practice through public service is central to the mission of the Muskie School. The academic programs offer Service-Learning … Read More
Student Spotlight – Brianna Holston
posted in: Campus updates, Muskie School of Public Service, Public Health
How long have you been at USM? I am in my third year at USM and should be graduating in 2024. What made you … Read More
New Research Finds Low Rates of Infectious Disease Screening Among Medicaid Enrollees with Opioid Use Disorder
posted in: Press releases, University news
Researchers found that approximately three-quarters of enrollees were not screened, and screening rates were lower if enrollees were male, living in rural areas, or being treated with methadone or naltrexone rather than buprenorphine.
Muskie students honored with Edward Dow Award
posted in: Policy, Planning, and Management
The Muskie School’s Shannon Chisholm and Isabelle Oechslie were honored with the Edward Dow Award at Maine Town City County Management Conference for their … Read More