Latarsha Chisholm, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the School of Global Health Management and Informatics at the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining the department in 2012, she was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina. She received her Ph.D. in health services research in 2010 from the University of Florida.
Credentials
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, University of Florida
- MSW, Master of Social Work, University of South Florida
- BS, Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
- NIH/NIA Post-doctoral Fellowship, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC
Latarsha Chisholm, Ph.D., M.S.W. is an associate professor in the School of Global Health Management & Informatics. Dr. Chisholm’s research focuses on aging, quality of care, disparities, dementia care, and innovation dissemination & implementation, with an emphasis on minority aging. Dr. Chisholm research has focused on implementing an evidence-based interventions Dr. Chisholm uses primary and secondary data to answer pertinent questions related to minority aging and, she is transitioning her research to include interventions studies. She has collaborated on intervention studies focused on quality improvement among long-term care residents. Dr. Chisholm has continued to expand her expertise in intervention studies by participating in several clinical trial trainings.
Areas of Specialty
- Long-term services and support
- Quality of care
- Disparities
- Dementia care
- Implementation and dissemination
HSA 4702: Research Methods
An introduction to the research process
HSA 3222: Long-Term Care & Administration
An introduction to various long-term services and support
- Loan Repayment Program, NIH, 2014 – 2016
- Butler Williams Scholar Program, NIH/NIA, 2018
- Research Incentive Award, University of Central Florida, 2018
- New Connections Research Program, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2013
- College of Public Affairs Research Fellow, University of Central Florida, 2013
- Disparities Interest Group Emerging Scholar, AcademyHealth, 2009
- 2022-2023 The Mayers-Rothschild Designation of Excellence in Person-Centered Long-Term Care Project Implementation Sub-committee
- 2022-Present Long-term support and services expert panel for NASEM Report
- 2021-2022 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Technical Expert Panel for Nursing Home Covid Coordinating Center
- 2015-2019 AcademyHealth LTSS Advisory Committee
UCF Professor Seeks to Improve End-of-Life Care for Dementia Patients With Data Tool
From determining when hospice is necessary to promoting conversations about end-of-life care, Latarsha Chisholm is helping nursing homes give dementia patients a more peaceful final chapter.
A Childhood of Travel Shapes Professor’s Passion to Ensure Quality Care Access for All
Associate Professor Latarsha Chisholm aims to improve the quality of care and reduce disparities while implementing innovation in her field.
