Alexandra Vinson

Alexandra H. Vinson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan Medical School. Her research examines the evolving relationship between the medical profession and American society, focusing on medical training adaptations and multi-stakeholder engagement in healthcare improvement.

• Educational Background
  • BA in Psychology and Linguistics, Emory University
  • PhD in Sociology and Science Studies, University of California-San Diego
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University

Her work spans two primary areas: (1) analyzing changes in medical school admissions, particularly the use of situational judgment tests, and (2) leading the Bipolar Disorder Learning Community within the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program to develop Learning Health Systems. She also co-founded the Sociology of Health Professions Education Collaborative.