Bio
Publications
Ward, Z., Weagley, J., Reynolds, E., Nimkar, S., Diekemper, K., & Valadares, K. (2023). Graduate Degree Program Redesign for Academic Success, Differentiation, and Access. Journal of Health Administration Education, 39(2), 357–370.
Ward, Z. D., Morgan, Z. J., & Peterson, L. E. (2021). Family Physician Burnout Does Not Differ With Rurality. The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association, 37(4), 755–761.
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Education
- Ed.D., , Western Kentucky University, 2019
- MPA, , Western Kentucky University, 2012
- BS, , Kentucky Wesleyan College, 2009
Research Interests
- Provider engagement/retention in the healthcare setting
- Issues surrounding rural healthcare access and health outcomes
Courses
- HP 211, The Healthcare Delivery System
- HA 496, Marketing and Competitive Strategies in Healthcare
- MHA 624, Healthcare Economics
- MHA 625, Competitive Strategies in Healthcare
- MHA 637, Leadership in Healthcare