“Extremely well organised and had an impressive line up of presenters. I really enjoyed meeting new people and getting an opportunity to discuss our research. Also, the location was beautiful.”

 

At the Ireland Masterclasses in Health Economics, internationally prominent senior researchers share their cutting-edge research with early-career health economists (assistant professors, post-doctoral researchers, and PhD students). The event also includes professional development sessions, such as a “Meet the Editors” event to discuss publication strategies with the editors of health economics journals.

The event is run on a strictly non-profit basis. Generous support from sponsors allows us to cap delegate fees. Those fees cover all classes as well as lunches, tea/coffee during breaks, and a dinner to be held during the week.

Organizers:

• Ciaran O’Neill, Queens University Belfast & University of Galway
• John Mullahy, University of Wisconsin & University of Galway
• John Cawley, Cornell University & University of Galway

Fourth Ireland Masterclass in Health Economics: 2024

Venue: University College, Cork
Dates: March 19-21, 2024

Faculty:

• John Cawley, Cornell University
• Edel Doherty, University of Galway
• Marty Gaynor, Carnegie Mellon University
• Kara Hanson, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
• Stephanie von Hinke, University of Bristol
• Ann Kirby, University College, Cork
• Kathleen McGarry, UCLA
• John Mullahy, University of Wisconsin
• Aileen Murphy, University College, Cork
• Ciaran O’Neill, Queens University, Belfast
• Jeff Smith, University of Wisconsin
• Noel Woods, University College, Cork

2024 Post-event participant evaluations:

• How satisfied were you with the event?  Average of responses:  4.95 / 5.0
• 100% would recommend the class to a friend or colleague
• 100% would attend the event again in the future
• 100% thought the event represented value for money

2024 Open-ended feedback on participant evaluations:

• High quality of presentations, intimate size that facilitates discussions, time in program for chatting, openness of participants to chatting, really nice conference venue, fantastic group dinner (food, venue, and company)
• The location was beautiful, the speakers were engaging and thorough, and the content was interesting and topical. The event was put together with a lot of care.
• Great atmosphere, great talks and amazing opportunities to talk with other researchers (both junior and senior) from a variety of countries! Extremely interesting and stimulating.
• Above all else, I appreciated the opportunity to engage with speakers and fellow participants. This is one major advantage of the Masterclass–an intimate forum to get to know fellow scholars and their work. There were also ample opportunities to network during the coffee breaks and social events (dinner, pub event). The presentation of issues in both developed and developing country context was very important.
• It’s a lovely manageable size and friendly group.
• One of the best events I have attended! Congratulations to the organizers!