James N. Burdine, DrPH

Education and Training

• San Fernando Valley State College, BS, Health Sciences
• California State University, Northridge, MPH, Community Health Education
• University of North Carolina School at Chapel Hill, DrPH, Health Behavior/Health Education

Research Interests

• Measurement of factors influencing community capacity for health improvement
• Community health development strategies
• Methods and strategies of population-based community health status assessment

Teaching Interests

• Community Health Development
• Community Organization and Assessment
• Community Health Status Assessment

Awards, Recognition and Service

• Over the course of his career, Dr. Burdine has co-authored more than 250 scholarly papers and presentations along with being awarded more than $27 million in grants and contracts for community health improvement related research, demonstration and evaluation projects. Dr. Burdine also serves as a member of the editorial board and reviewer for several major public health publications.