Sharla A. Smith, MPH

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Dept. of Health Policy & Management, College of Public Health
4301 West Markham, #820
Little Rock, AR
USA 72205

Biographical Sketch: Sharla Smith, M.P.H., is a Research Associate for the Department of Policy and Management at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Ms. Smith holds a Baccalaureate of Science in Biology from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a Master in Public Health from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. Public Health Systems Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Ms. Smith has eight years of experience in research and three years of experience in fundraising. Her past work experience has focused on Biochemistry, Molecular, and Immunology Research, coordinating clinical research studies, survey development and data analysis in the field of Public Health Systems & Services Research and coordinating fundraising activities. Throughout her research experience, she discovered her passion for the field of Public Health Services & Systems Research.

Papers:
3143.0 Consolidation in Ohio local public health: Differences in expenditures, staffing & service 3371.0 Healthcare reform: Continuing the prostate screening debate; Where does patient navigation belong?