Dr. Teri Browne is the Associate Dean for Faculty and Research and Associate Professor at the College of Social Work. Dr. Browne has a wealth of knowledge and teaching experience related to health social work including research on social work in health care settings, patient navigation, nephrology social work, kidney disease, kidney transplantation, and health disparities.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Social Work
Department
Social Work - Dean's Office
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Teaching, Service, Other (Presenting internationally)
Countries
India, Vietnam, South Africa, China, South Korea, Northern Ireland
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Kidney disease, kidney transplant, health disparities, nephrology, social work
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Kidney disease, kidney transplant, health social work, Health disparities, Psychosocial barriers to chronic illness outcomes
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
2008
University of Chicago
Ph.D.
1995
The State University of New York at Buffalo
M.S.W.
1990
The State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A.
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
Membership
Member
Council of Nephrology Social Workers
Membership
Member
National Association of Social Workers
Membership
Member
Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare
Membership
Member
Council on Social Work Education
Membership
Member
Society for Social Work and Research
Membership
Member
American Society of Nephrology
08/2012
Professional Activity
Invited to participate in Behavioral Health Disparities Curriculum Infusion Project.
National Association of Deans & Directors of Social Work
2012
Professional Activity
Changes in Dialysis Social Workers' Caseloads, Job Tasks, and Hourly Wages Since the Implementation of New Medicare Regulations for End Stage Renal Disease Facilities
Society for Social Work Research, San Diego, California
2013 - Present
Professional Activity
Executive Committee
American Association of Kidney Patients
2014
Professional Activity
Co-chair, Planning Committee
Social Work and the Affordable Care Act: Maximizing the Professionâs Impact on Health Reform national conference
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2009 - Present
Affiliate Faculty Member
University of South Carolina Institute for Partnership to Eliminate Health Disparities
2011 - Present
Health Care Scholar
Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center/University of South Carolina Institute for Advancement of Health Care
2011 - Present
Affiliate Faculty Member
University of South Carolina Institute for Families and Society
08/2012
Director at Large
American Association of Kidney Patients Board of Directors
2012 - Present
Faculty Scholar
Palmetto State Geriatric Education Center, Columbia, SC
2023
Dean of the College of Social Work
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2009
Award
Outstanding Poster Award
National Kidney Foundation Clinical Meeting
2010
Award
Faculty Spirit Award
University of South Carolina College of Social Work
2012
Award
Rising Star Award
University of South Carolina
2013
Award
Chairman's Awards
National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina
2013
Award
James E. Clyburn Emerging Leader in Public Health and Health Disparities Research Award
The Institute for Partnerships to Eliminate Health Disparities (IPEHD), Arnold School of Public Health
2020
Award
Selected as a Distinguished Fellow
National Academies of Practice in Social Work
2022
Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
National Kidney Foundation
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