Anita Schmidt

Anita R. Schmidt, MPH

Research Manager, Division of Emergency and Transport Medicine; Qualitative Lead, CTSI Horizons

SC CTSI Role

Anita is the Qualitative Lead for the CTSI Horizons group. In this capacity, she runs a monthly qualitative research special interest group and takes regular consultations with faculty and trainees from around the hospital who are looking to design and conduct qualitative or mixed methods studies. Anita is passionate about qualitative research and believes lived experience offers insights that are as meaningful as, and sometimes more illuminating than, those derived from large datasets.

Contact Information

arschmidt@chla.usc.edu

Professional Background

Anita completed her undergraduate studies at Emory University and earned her Master of Public Health from Columbia University. Since joining CHLA in 2015, she has contributed to research projects that have fostered collaboration with colleagues across CHLA and USC.

Interests

Anita enjoys meditating, cooking for friends or family, and going to the beach or a concert.

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