Steven Jay Bernstein

Steven Jay Bernstein is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, affiliated with the Taubman Health Center. He is an active member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation and the Caswell Diabetes Institute, focusing his research on patient-physician decision-making and the appropriate use of medical technology.

Education:

• MD - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Residency in Internal Medicine - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• MPH - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
• Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program Fellowship - UCLA School of Medicine

Research Interests:

Dr. Bernstein's research program centers on improving healthcare delivery through better understanding of patient-physician decision-making processes and optimization of medical technology utilization. His work encompasses:

• Appropriate use of medical interventions and technologies
• Healthcare quality measurement and improvement
• Clinical outcomes research
• Implementation science approaches to reducing medical overuse
• Antimicrobial stewardship programs
• Surgical quality measurement systems

Research Impact:

Dr. Bernstein's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on implementation science methodologies to address healthcare overuse, particularly in antibiotic prescribing and vascular access device selection. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and leverages large healthcare databases to inform evidence-based practice improvements. The research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on pragmatic trial designs and real-world evidence generation.

Professional Affiliations:

• Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation - Center Member
• Caswell Diabetes Institute - Center Member
• Available to mentor students and junior faculty

Contact Information:

• Email: sbernste@umich.edu
• Phone: 734-998-2020
• Location: Taubman Health Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI SPC 5376