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Julie K Johnson, MSPH, PhD, serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery (Surgical Oncology) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, focusing on healthcare quality improvement through collaborative research, teaching, and clinical initiatives. Her work bridges academic rigor with practical healthcare delivery enhancements across diverse clinical settings.
Education:
- MSPH, University of North Carolina (1993)
- PhD in Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Dartmouth College (2000)
Dr. Johnson specializes in qualitative research methodologies applied to patient safety and clinical microsystem evaluation. Her expertise spans surgical quality improvement, error prevention in pediatric and adult settings, team communication dynamics, and handover processes. Current research includes leading the qualitative evaluation of the Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC), examining firearm injury prevention in surgical practice, and developing patient-centered tools for peripheral artery disease management. She emphasizes mixed-methods approaches to translate research into actionable quality improvement strategies.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on surgical safety, implementation science, and social determinants of health. Key trends include opioid stewardship protocols, trauma system redesign, patient activation in chronic disease management, and the impact of neighborhood factors on health outcomes. Her work frequently employs qualitative frameworks to uncover systemic barriers and facilitators in healthcare delivery.
Awards:
- Research Mentor Award, Northwestern University Department of Surgery (2022)
Dr. Johnson actively contributes to the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Health Services & Outcomes Research, the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), and the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH). Her collaborative approach engages clinicians, patients, and families in co-designing quality improvement initiatives, particularly through statewide surgical collaboratives and community-based health equity projects.
