Faculty Profile
Steven J. Katz, M.D., MPH
- Professor, Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health
- Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine
- North Campus Research Complex, Bldg 16
- 2800 Plymouth Rd.
- Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2800
- MPH, , University of Washington, 1991
- M.D., , University of California San Francisco, 1985
- B.A., Biology and Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Barbara, 1979
I study how treatment decisions are made during clinical encounters between patients
newly diagnosed with cancer and their clinicians. My research pinpoints the factors
that drive patient treatment decisions. I also study the factors that influence clinician
recommendations and how clinicians navigate the decision-making and communication
process. My research has a strong population and health systems perspective. I also
develop and evaluate interventions to improve decision- making and accelerate the
pace and impact of research dissemination. Great science requires inspiration, creativity,
gumption, perspicacity, and perseverance. High impact medical science requires a team
effort. The Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes Research Team (www.cansort.org) centered at the University of Michigan generates pace-setting research in communication,
decision-making, and quality of care for patients with cancer. The goal of this research
is to improve the patient experience and maximize health outcomes of treatment and
care support into survivorship.