Kate E. Trout, MPH, PhD

Current Professional Title: Assistant Professor in Biology and Human Health
Current Organization: Peru State College
Graduation Year: December 2016
Dissertation Title: The Impact of Electronic Health Records on Healthcare Service Delivery, Patient Safety, and Quality
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Li-Wu Chen

Professional Summary

• January 2017- Present, Assistant Professor in Biology and Human Health, Department of Natural Science, School of Arts and Sciences, Peru State College
• 2015- December 2016, Graduate Research Assistant, Department for Health Services Research and Administration, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• 2013-2014, Research Coordinator, Center for Global Health and Development, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• 2012-2013, Research Assistant, Center for Global Health and Development, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• 2009-2011, Research Assistant, Department of Natural Science, Peru State College

Education

• 2014-2016, PhD in Health Services Research, Administration, and Policy (HSRAP), University of Nebraska Medical Center
• 2012-2013, Master of Public Health (MPH) concentration in Epidemiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
• 2008-2011, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences, Peru State College
• 2006-2008 University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Major Biological Chemistry

Research Interests:

• Rural Health
• Global Health
• Health Policy
• Healthcare Administration
• Community-based Participatory Research
• Health information technologies (HITs) in healthcare organizations and systems
• Sustainability and effectiveness of healthcare innovations
• Access to healthcare in underserved/rural populations