Professional Summary
Judith Calhoun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy. She has a master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Iowa, and a doctorate in Cognitive and Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan. In addition she has a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, with specialization in Marketing, Market Research, and Information Systems Management.
Professor Calhoun was on the faculty at the University of Michigan Medical School from 1979-1993, specializing in clinical teaching, curriculum development, measurement, evaluation and educational research. As well, she has served as an executive leader in strategic planning, marketing communications, and physician services at three academic health care centers and systems, including the University of Michigan, Boston University, and the University of Iowa. In addition, she has managed health care leadership and consulting experience as the Director of Marketing and Sales, a Network Development Consultant for MCARE, and as a founding director for the University of Michigan's managed care plan (MCARE). She has also served as a consultant to other managed care organizations, numerous health care facilities and systems throughout the country, the National Institutes of Health, and the Veteran's Administration. Currently she is working on competency model development for the National Center for Healthcare Leadership and the Association of Schools of Public Health.
Courses Taught
HMP644: Strategic Planning and Marketing in Health Care
HMP665: Information Management and Decision Support Systems in Health Care
Education
M.B.A., Marketing and Information Systems Management, University of Michigan, 1989
Ph.D., Cognitive and Organizational Psychology, University of Michigan, 1977
M.A., Educational Psychology and Higher Education, University of Iowa, 1973
Research Interest & Projects
Competency-based Learning and Assessment in the Health Professions
Marketing and Public Relations Outcomes Assessment
Peer and Self-Evaluation Processes in the Health Professions
Current research projects include "Use of Marketing to Improve and Encourage Quality in the Nursing Home Market" (Walter McNerney Award for Research in Health Care) and the National Cancer Institute funded Michigan Oral Cancer Prevention Network.
Selected Publications
Chapman, D., Calhoun, J.G. (Spring 2006). Validation of Learning Style Measures: Implications for Medical Education Practice. Journal of Medical Education
Calhoun, J.G., Banaszak-Holl, J., Hearld, L. (2006). Current Marketing Practices in the Nursing Home Sector. Journal of Health Care Management
Calhoun, J.G., Rowney, R., Eng, E.K. (Summer 2005). Competency Mapping and Analysis for Public Health Preparedness Training Initiatives. Public Health Reports, U.S. Public Health Service
Calhoun, J.G., Baker, R., Butler, P.W., Sinioris, M.E., Vincent, E.T., Chen, S. (Fall 2004). Competency Identification and Modeling in Health Care Leadership. Journal of Health Administration Education, 419-440.
Calhoun, J.G., Davidson, P.L., Sinioris, M.E., Vincent, E.T., Griffith, J.R. (Fall 2002). Toward an Understanding of Competency Identification and Assessment in Health Care Management. Quality Management in Health Care, 11(1), 14-38.
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