Mark Friedberg

Mark Friedberg, MD is a Senior Natural Scientist at the RAND Corporation and Director of its Boston office. He serves as a part-time Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, combining academic work with practical healthcare research. His focus areas include clinician performance evaluation, organizational improvement in healthcare, and evidence-based health policy.

• Education: BA in Economics and Statistics from Swarthmore College
• Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School
• Policy Degree: Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Healthcare Policy from Harvard Kennedy School

Friedberg’s research centers on healthcare systems, emphasizing measurable outcomes for clinicians and institutions. He actively practices general internal medicine in primary care, bridging academic inquiry with front-line medical application.

His affiliations span RAND Corporation’s Boston operations, Harvard Medical School’s academic initiatives, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s clinical programs. This multidisciplinary role supports innovation in healthcare delivery and policy frameworks.

Clinical & Leadership Roles:

• Practicing General Internist in Primary Care
• Director, RAND Corporation Boston Office