Faculty Profile
Sarah T. Hawley, Ph.D., M.P.H.
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Professor,
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine
Professor,
Health Care Management and Policy
Health Behavior and Health Education
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University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex
2800 Plymouth Road,
Building 16, 406E,
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Professional Summary
Dr. Hawley’s primary research is in decision-making related to cancer prevention and
control, particularly among racial/ethnic minority and underserved populations. She
has a specific focus on understanding the role of patient preferences and patient-physician
communication in use of screening and treatment services and in reducing health disparities.
Dr. Hawley's research projects focus on understanding breast cancer treatment decision-making
among racial/ethnic minority women, and evaluating the impact of a preference-tailored
decision aid for increasing colon cancer screening in diverse primary care patients.
Education
- Ph.D., Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- M.P.H., Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University
- B.A., Political Science, University of Michigan
