The Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) is a first-in-the-nation basic science department focused on the sciences related to learning across multiple levels of scale-individual, group, organization, region and nation.
We work to improve health systematically by advancing the sciences that make learning effective, routine, and efficient. That's because we view learning as a continuous, never-ending process of discovery and implementation, leading to constant improvement and innovation.
As a department, we are committed to achieving three main goals: advancing research, providing education, and offering service programs.
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In a learning health system, the cycle of learning to change behavior and to improve outcomes applies to all workforce development, from individuals and groups to the system as a whole.
EMERSE (Electronic Medical Record Search Engine) is software that helps researchers identify and extract important patient information like diagnoses, medications, procedures, and complications from clinical notes.
Our journal promotes interdisciplinary research aimed at advancing learning health systems that enable continuous improvement in health and healthcare through discovery and implementation.
Our department newsletter, The Loop, features faculty and education program news and awards, highlights of our research and education, collaborations across the medical school and the greater university and a message from the Chair.
Congratulations to PhD candidate Katie Lynch on being named a Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) 2025 Champion for Change.
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the Department of Learning Health Sciences leads pioneering research and educational initiatives aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges in health, healthcare, and health equity.
Through cutting-edge research, innovative teaching practices, and meaningful service, we are shaping the future of healthcare by developing systems that continuously adapt and improve, ensuring better outcomes for patients and communities alike.
