Delivering quality research for positive impact on children’s health and well-being

Welcome

The Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center is one of the oldest and largest pediatric health services and outcomes research centers in the U.S.  Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of all children, adolescents, and families through research and education.

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Recent Highlights

Doctor talking privately with teen in exam room
May 18, 2026
Mott Poll: Only 1 in 3 parents say teen had private time with health provider
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May 8, 2026
Hospitalization associated with disruption of insurance for children
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May 5, 2026
Dr. Nina Hill to join CHEAR as faculty investigator in July
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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

PEACH WIP
12:00 - 1:00 PM

Joseph Zickafoose, MD, MS
Topic - Vision screening for children with disabilities

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

CHEAR Seminar
9:00 - 10:00 AM 

Folafoluwa Olutobi Odetola, MB ChB, MPH
Topic - CHEAR Faculty Research Overview

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Career Opportunities

CHEAR Fellowship

Apply to the CHEAR fellowship. This fellowship provides two years of support for physicians and PhD scientists interested in gaining rigorous training in pediatric health services research. We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

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Careers

Are you interested in joining the team of the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center at the University of Michigan? If positions are open, they will be listed below. 

 

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By donating to CHEAR, you will help us continue to conduct rigorous, impactful research that improves the lives and health of children. Click here to support our work.