Reach Higher with Dr. Charalambos Dokos

On April 24, Dr. Charalambos Dokos, Senior Consultant in Acute and Emergency Medicine at Märkische Kliniken GmbH, Klinikum Lüdenscheid, visited UMCH as part of a Reach Higher event. He provided students with a practical insight into the complex interplay between health economics, health policy, and management in everyday medical practice.

On April 25, a hands-on workshop with Dr. Dokos followed, focusing on the topic of Health Econometrics and Policy. Participants gained valuable insights into the application of econometric methods in healthcare and learned how data analysis and modeling can contribute to shaping health policy and management. Using practical examples from both clinical and political contexts, Dr. Dokos illustrated the intricate connections between economics, healthcare management, and policy.