Shelley Selph

Shelley Selph is a faculty member at the Department of Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), serving as a core investigator at the Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center. She transitioned from clinical practice as a family medicine physician in a rural critical access hospital to academic research focused on systematic reviews informing clinical guidelines.

• Education: M.D. from University of North Carolina School of Medicine (2001), MPH in Epidemiology/Biostatistics from OHSU (2008), and systematic review methodology fellowship.

Her research focuses on systematic review methodology applied to chronic disease management, behavioral health, disability health, and guideline development for conditions like glaucoma, diabetes, and HIV. Her work directly influences guidelines by organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and American Urological Association.

Publications highlight contributions to evidence-based practices across disciplines including neurology, urology, psychiatry, and pediatrics. Though no formal awards are listed, her role in shaping national guidelines underscores her impactful contributions.

Her faculty role involves advising on systematic review methodologies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to synthesize evidence for clinical decisions. She is affiliated with the Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center, driving translational research from evidence to practice.