Sarah T. Hawley

Sarah T. Hawley is a Professor at the University of Michigan with joint appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine (Division of General Medicine), Health Management and Policy, and Health Behavior and Health Equity. She serves as Faculty Lead for Education and Training at the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation (IHPI).

Education:

• PhD, Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• MPH, Epidemiology and Public Health, Yale University
• BA, Political Science, University of Michigan

Her research focuses on improving cancer care quality and decision-making across the continuum from screening to survivorship. Key themes include analyzing patient preferences, clinician communication patterns, and interventions to reduce disparities in cancer outcomes. Methodologically, she employs both observational studies (population surveys) and interventional designs to advance patient-centered care.

Areas of expertise: Health Care and Health Policy.