Department of Learning Health Sciences
Join an interdisciplinary community of scholars driving health system change through continuous learning.
Leading the Way in Learning
The Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) is a first-in-the-nation basic science department focused on the sciences related to learning across multiple levels of scale-individual, group, organization, region and nation.
We work to improve health systematically by advancing the sciences that make learning effective, routine, and efficient. That's because we view learning as a continuous, never-ending process of discovery and implementation, leading to constant improvement and innovation.
As a department, we are committed to achieving three main goals: advancing research, providing education, and offering service programs.
Contact Us
1111 E. Catherine Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Email: [email protected]
Learning As a Process of Discovery
Learning Health System Fundamentals
In a learning health system, the cycle of learning to change behavior and to improve outcomes applies to all workforce development, from individuals and groups to the system as a whole.
EMERSE
EMERSE (Electronic Medical Record Search Engine) is software that helps researchers identify and extract important patient information like diagnoses, medications, procedures, and complications from clinical notes.
Learning Health Systems Journal
Our journal promotes interdisciplinary research aimed at advancing learning health systems that enable continuous improvement in health and healthcare through discovery and implementation.
Clinical Simulation Center
Future and current health professionals engage in cutting-edge, hands-on training that prepares them for real-world clinical excellence at our Clinical Simulation Center.
Cassie Turner (HILS PhD 2026) Delivers Commencement Remarks
Congratulations to Cassie Turner for being selected as one of three student speakers to give remarks at Spring Commencement on May 2nd.
Message From The Chair
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the Department of Learning Health Sciences leads pioneering research and educational initiatives aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges in health, healthcare, and health equity.
Through cutting-edge research, innovative teaching practices, and meaningful service, we are shaping the future of healthcare by developing systems that continuously adapt and improve, ensuring better outcomes for patients and communities alike.
Featured News & Stories
Cassie Turner (HILS PhD 2026) Delivers Commencement Remarks
Look to Leadership column: When education becomes care
HILS PhD Student Haoting Gao Wins OGPS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award
In Conversation: Chuck Friedman and Vasa Curcin discuss Learning Health Systems and AI
Christian Thurstone, MD, MS, HILS-Online alum: Using practical tools for broad impact
