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Outcomes and Health Services Research (HSR) is conducted in every division in the Department of Surgery, focusing on advancing the knowledge, understanding and implementation of best-evidence care in surgery. Research projects are diverse and include cross-disciplinary work in health disparities, quality improvement, surgical outcomes, disease management and population health. Researchers have significant experience with big data, institutional data linkage and both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Our researchers also have a long history of collaborations with HSR researchers across other departments and institutions beyond UAB.

In tandem with these research efforts, the department is passionate about training the next generation of surgeon-scientists and researchers. Our department has deep experience working with students (high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical/graduate school), residents and faculty. In addition, weekly conferences are held to discuss works-in-progress, conduct grant/manuscript reviews and to share ideas.

Our department's HSR portfolio is shown below. Please contact us if you would like to participate in these projects or if you have any questions. 

Surgical Outcomes

Quality Improvement

Health Disparities