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Boris Kralj is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at McMaster University, where he teaches courses in health economics, labor economics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. He has also taught at the University of Toronto and Ryerson University. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to health economics research, particularly focusing on physician workforce planning, gender earnings gaps in medicine, and healthcare payment models.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, York University
- Master of Arts, York University
- Bachelor of Arts, York University
- Diploma (Civil Engineering), Ryerson University
Dr. Kralj's research primarily focuses on health economics and labor economics, with particular emphasis on physician workforce dynamics, gender disparities in medical compensation, and healthcare payment systems. His work examines how demographic changes, particularly population aging, affect physician work hours and healthcare delivery. He has conducted extensive research on the gender earnings gap in Canadian medicine, revealing significant disparities between male and female physicians. His studies on multiple jobholding and part-time work among healthcare professionals provide critical insights for healthcare workforce planning. His research methodology typically involves rigorous econometric analysis of large healthcare datasets, particularly from Ontario's healthcare system.
Analysis of Dr. Kralj's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on physician workforce trends, healthcare payment mechanisms, and gender disparities in medical compensation. His work spans economics, public policy, and healthcare management disciplines. Key themes include the impact of population aging on physician work hours, the structure of physician payment contracts, and the persistent gender earnings gap in medicine. His publications have been widely disseminated through news outlets, social media, and policy documents.
Dr. Kralj has been instrumental in developing economic models for healthcare workforce planning and has provided strategic economic advice through his role at the Ontario Medical Association. His consulting work through Perspicacity Intelligence & Analytics extends his academic research into practical applications for healthcare organizations, government agencies, and legal firms seeking expertise in health economic analysis. His professional experience includes co-founding and serving as principal consultant at this analytics firm, where he provides expertise in health economic analysis, research, and analytics.
