Amy Cohn

Amy Cohn is a Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and College of Engineering, with appointments in the Department of Health Management and Policy and Industrial and Operations Engineering. Her work focuses on applying operations research methodologies to healthcare systems optimization.

Education

• PhD in Operations Research from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2002)
• AB in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University (1991)

Research Interests

Dr. Cohn's research centers on improving healthcare delivery through operations research and systems engineering approaches, particularly for patient scheduling, resource allocation, and health information technology. She has developed simulation models for chemotherapy deferrals, surgical training efficiency, and glaucoma clinic wait times.

Scientific Awards

• Arthur F Thurnau Professorship - recognizing excellence in teaching and research

Publications Trends

Her publications demonstrate a consistent application of discrete-event simulation, stochastic programming, and optimization techniques to address healthcare challenges including telehealth scheduling, residency training logistics, and patient safety improvements through engineering-clinical collaborations.

Leadership Roles

As Associate Director of the Center for Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety, she leads multidisciplinary teams in developing practical solutions for complex healthcare operations problems.