The Center for Health Services and Outcomes Research (CHSOR) began operations in 1996 and is currently located within the Research Division of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine.
Mission Statement
The Charleston Area Medical Center Institute for Academic Medicine is dedicated to improving health and health services through research, education and community health development.
Goals
- Support the commitment of CAMC in the improvement of health and healthcare services.
- Assure the training of health professions to fulfill the mission of CAMC, foster quality through the continuous learning of health professions.
- Promote a scientific basis for the evaluation of clinical and health services innovation and practice; to support ethical decision-making and policy determination.
- Facilitate and support partnerships for research, education and community health development targeted to create healthier communities.