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Amy Dore
Professor of Health Professions
Health Professions
[email protected]Office Hours
Thursday - [10:30-3:30]
To schedule advising please call 303-615-1200
Biography
Hello, my name is Dr. Amy Dore. In addition to teaching, I am the program coordinator for the Aging Services Leadership programs. As an instructor for the AGE, HCM and MHA programs in the Department of Health Professions. I believe it is my job to help you succeed not only as an AGE, HCM or MHA student, but also as a student at Metropolitan State University of Denver. One strict belief I hold is an open line of communication between student and professor. In order to achieve this, there must be a level of trust. To help you to get to know me, let me tell you a little about myself.
I was born and raised in Oklahoma and moved to Colorado in 1992. I received my Bachelor’s of Science degree from MSU Denver in Health Care Management and a minor in Marketing in 1996. So, I can officially tell you that I have been in your shoes! In 2001, I received my Master’s of Health Systems from the University of Denver. And, in May 2009, I received my Doctor of Health Administration degree from Central Michigan University.
From 2016-2020, I was the program director for the Master of Health Administration program. Currently, I teach in the undergraduate AGE, HCM and graduate MHA programs. My speciality areas include aging services, rural health, human resources, organizational behavior, and cultural competency.
When times allows, I enjoy being outdoors, photography, and spending time with family.
Educational Biography
Doctor of Health Administration, Central Michigan University, 2009
Master of Health Systems, University of Denver, 2001
BS Health Care Management, MSU Denver, 1996
Research Interests
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Dr. Dore's research interests include aging services, senior and caregiver health, rural health, health disparities and diversity issues, and student competency assessment and outcomes. She has authored and co-authored several book chapters, case studies, and regularly presents on her many teaching and research endeavors.
Teaching Interests
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Amy Dore, DHA, MHS is a Professor teaching in the undergraduate Aging Services Leadership, Health Care Management and Master of Health Administration programs at MSU Denver. With a teaching philosophy focusing on student-centered learning, Dr. Dore has taught courses in health disparities, human resources, organizational behavior, practice management, and research, in classroom, online and hybrid settings.
Dr. Dore's thoughts on teaching:
"As your instructor, I will do my best to provide you with a variety of learning opportunities and a successful academic environment. In order for this to be a win-win situation, here are some ‘tips for success’:
1. Always be open to new ideas, thoughts, suggestions;
2. Maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect;
3. Be a team-player by supporting other students’ success;
4. Be present in discussion boards, chats, and e-mail messages;
5. Understand your responsibilities as a student;
6. Know the requirements and expectations of the course;
7. Remember… you have to work hard to be a successful student; and
8. Don’t forget all of the wonderful resources at your disposal not only on the Internet, but also at MSU Denver and within the AGE, HCM and MHA Programs!"
Education
Other in Health Administration
Central Michigan University
MA in Health Systems
University of Denver
BS in Health Care Management
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Published Works
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Dore, K. A. (2024). Aging in Place
Colorado Rural Healthcare Workforce Initiative (CORHWI) . ,
Tollefson, L. M., Matuszewicz, E., Dore, K. A., Heiss, J. C. (2018). Effectiveness of student-led stress reduction activities in the undergraduate classroom on perceived student stress. College Student Journal,
Tollefson, M., Kite, B., Matuszewicz, E., Dore, A., Heiss, C. (2018). Effectiveness of Student-Led Stress Reduction Activities in the Undergraduate Classroom on Perceived Student Stress. College Student Journal, 52(4), 505-515. .
Shanks, H. N., Dore, K. A. (2016). Management and Motivation. Jones and Bartlett Learning,
Dore, K. A. (2016). Set up for failure?. Jones & Bartlett.
Dore, K. A. (2016). The Magic Is Gone . Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Meckstroth, J. D., Dore, K. A., Kerr, Jr. , J. B. (2015). Key Variables to Consider in Service Alteration. Healthcare Financial Management Association - HFMA,
Dore, K. A., Seedorf, J. E. (2015). Defining and Exploring the Differences Between Ethnicity, Race, and Culture. North American Business Press,
Dore, K. A., Eisenhardt, A. (2015). Defining Cultural Learning as a Continuum. North American Business Press,
Dore, K. A. (2015). Disparities and Special Issues Related to Geography. ,
Dore, K. A. (2015). Exploring Social Determinants of Health. North American Business Press,
Dore, K. A., Eisenshardt, PhD, A. (2015). Cultural Learning In Healthcare: Recognizing & Navigating Differences. North American Business Press,
Sayre, K. N., Helton, R. J., Dore, K. A. . Competency Results in an Undergraduate Health Care Management Program. Journal of Health Administration Educationhttp://www.aupha.org/Publications/JournalofHealthAdministrationEducation.
Dore, K. A. (2013). Father Time: A Case of Division Amongst Generations. Jones & Bartlett Learning
Dore, K. A. (2013). No Plan in Sight? Succession Planning in a Small Rural Hospital. Jones & Bartlett Learning
Dore, K. A. (2011). High Employee Turnover at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital. Introduction to Health Care Management/Jones and Bartlett.
Dore, K. A., Shanks, H. N. (2011). Management and Motivation. Introduction to Health Care Management/Jones & Bartlett,
Dore, K. A. (2011). Set Up for Failure?. Introduction to Health Care Management/Jones & Bartlett.
Dore, K. A. (2011). What Can I Do in Just One Hour?. The Health Care Manager
Dore, K. A. (2008). The Inherited Problem. The Health Care Manager