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Gary Lee Stein is an Associate Professor at Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work, teaching social policy, health care practice, palliative care, and health care ethics in master's and doctoral programs since 2006. His expertise bridges clinical practice, policy development, and ethical frameworks in vulnerable population care.
His educational background includes:
- JD, New York Law School (1985)
- MSW, Rutgers University (1980)
- BA in Psychology, Rutgers College (1978)
- Certificate in Bioethics and Medical Humanities, Columbia University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1998)
Dr. Stein's research critically examines bioethics and palliative care systems through lenses of disability justice, LGBTQ+ aging, and healthcare policy. His work exposes systemic barriers in end-of-life care for marginalized groups, particularly highlighting how social work interventions can transform advance care planning and ethical decision-making. He pioneers frameworks addressing intersectional vulnerabilities in elder care and disability contexts.
Analysis of his 12 publications (2001-2013) reveals evolving focus from foundational bioethics (2001-2008) toward nuanced examinations of identity-based disparities (2010-2013). His scholarship consistently centers social work's role in healthcare systems, with increasing emphasis on LGBTQ+ elders' long-term care needs and disability-inclusive palliative services.
Key recognition includes:
- Rose Dobrof Award (2011) for gerontological social work scholarship
- Fulbright Specialist Award (2010) at Lancaster University's End of Life Care Observatory
- Project on Death in America Leadership Award (2001)
As doctoral advisor and principal investigator, Dr. Stein secured major grants from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, HRSA, and New Jersey state agencies for end-of-life care initiatives. His federally funded projects translated research into practice through clinician training programs and policy recommendations. Current advising focuses on dissertation research in palliative care ethics and health equity.
He serves as Vice Chair of the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network while consulting for RAND Corporation on disability healthcare planning. His leadership extends to former roles as Executive Director of New Jersey Health Decisions and Project Director at New York Academy of Medicine.
