William Cooper, MD, MPH

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Pediatrics and Health Policy
Pediatrics and Health Policy
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
President for Patient and Professional Advocacy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

More Information

https://pediatrics.vumc.org/person/william-o-cooper-md-mph

Global Health Research Interests: Epidemiology, Medical Education, Public Health

Countries: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore

Dr. Cooper received an M.D. degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1991, where he received the School of Medicine Award of Distinction in Medical Education for outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership, and humanitarian service. Dr. Cooper completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati and was a pediatric chief resident. Dr. Cooper completed his MPH at Vanderbilt as a fellow in Academic General Pediatrics. Since his appointment with the Vanderbilt faculty in 1997, Dr. Cooper has directed an active research program in pediatric pharmacoepidemiology funded by NIH, AHRQ, FDA, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In 2008, Dr. Cooper founded the Department of Pediatrics Office for Faculty Development, where he leads efforts to recruit and retain faculty and foster the development of faculty related to academic success.

Education

MD, MPH, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine