The community of health services researchers, policy makers, and practitioners use a wide array of methodologies to answer applied questions about health policy and practice. AcademyHealth's methods seminars address key methods topics identified by the AcademyHealth Methods Council. All seminars have an applied focus, and emphasize researchers' ability to understand and apply current methods in the field. Seminars are offered for a variety of audiences with different levels of methodological experience. Please view the AcademyHealth Professional Development Catalog for a comprehensive list of training opportunities offered by AcademyHealth.

AcademyHealth offers two types of methods seminars:

Online Methods Seminars
Online seminars may be accessed on-demand, or as live webinars. Topics cover a range of methodologies and are available for various skill levels.

Methods Events
Methods events provide the HSR community an opportunity to receive in-depth methods instruction. Offerings are available over the course of the year, including seminars and workshops concurrent to the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM) and the National Health Policy Conference (NHPC), and as special events.


Spotlight Resources

Research to Practice: Translation in Public Health Systems and Services Research. December 16, 2010. This webinar focuses on two examples of translation in PHSSR. Participants will learn about designing research questions in partnership with practitioners, conducting research with practice partners, and sharing findings with those who can use them to support the implementation of evidence-based and innovative public health practice.

Open Data Initiatives & Innovations for Population Health and Health Services I and II. This two-part free seminar series includes updates on the latest Open Government and Open Data activities initiated by the Obama administration.  Participants will learn about emerging data, applications, and opportunities for the research community.








Last Update: November 16, 2010