Dr. Shepherd's research explores the political causes and consequences of rural health disparities in the US. He explores topics related to the opioid epidemic, rural hospital closures, COVID, firearms, maternal health, as well as race/racism in rural health.
- Ph.D., Political Science, Vanderbilt University
- M.A., Political Science, Vandebilt University
- M.A.P., Applied Politics, University of Akron
- B.S., Political Science, Murray State University
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Health Services Research and Policy Focus
Condition Focus
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Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)
Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)
Political Science
Public Health
Public Health
Health Management and Policy
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Assistant Professor
Public Health » Health Management and Policy
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