OU Hudson College of Public Health Faculty Member Awarded Prestigious Glandon Family Scholarship

The OU Hudson College of Public Health is proud to announce Dr. Ganisher “Gani” Davlyatov, assistant professor and MHA program director in the Department of Health Administration and Policy, as the recipient of the 2025 Glandon Family Scholarship for Advancement of Healthcare Management Education. This national honor, awarded by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), recognizes early-career faculty who demonstrate outstanding promise in shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders through innovative, student-centered teaching.

The $5,000 scholarship is uniquely designed to support non-tenured faculty at AUPHA-member institutions, offering early-career educators financial and professional encouragement to further advance healthcare management education. Dr. Davlyatov was selected based on his impactful teaching, commitment to educational excellence, and forward-thinking leadership in curriculum design and student mentorship.

Since joining the Hudson College of Public Health in 2020, Dr. Davlyatov has rapidly distinguished himself as a dynamic educator and program leader. In his letter of support, Department Chair Dr. Dale Bratzler highlighted Dr. Davlyatov’s role in transforming the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program. Appointed as program director in 2022, Dr. Davlyatov led a comprehensive curriculum review aligned with CAHME accreditation standards, successfully guiding the program through a seven-year reaccreditation in 2023.

“Dr. Davlyatov’s blend of data-driven instruction, visionary leadership, and dedication to student success has made a measurable impact on our program and its graduates,” said Dr. Bratzler. “From integrating real-world healthcare datasets into his courses to creating advising tools that clarify academic pathways for students, his efforts have strengthened both the quality and accessibility of our MHA program.”

Students echo this praise. Brianna Anduss, a current MHA student and president of the Healthcare Executive Student Association, described Dr. Davlyatov’s teaching as “empowering and accessible,” particularly in his Healthcare Analytics course. “He created an environment of exploration, encouraged us to work with real healthcare data, and taught us how to responsibly use AI in our analyses,” said Anduss. “His mentorship has been instrumental in both my academic and professional development.”

Dr. Davlyatov’s approach blends innovation with impact. His instruction equips students to apply analytic tools to real-world scenarios, instilling confidence and a strong foundation in evidence-based decision-making. His students have gone on to succeed in case competitions, secure prestigious fellowships, and lead student organizations—all testaments to his influence as both an educator and mentor.

The Glandon Family Scholarship will support Dr. Davlyatov’s continued scholarship in healthcare analytics and educational methodology. He plans to further develop interactive learning tools that enhance analytical reasoning in healthcare management education and to share his findings with colleagues nationwide through academic conferences and publications.

The Hudson College of Public Health congratulates Dr. Davlyatov on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to the continued impact of his work in preparing the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.