Joe V. Selby MD, MPH

Joe V. Selby, M.D., M.P.H., is the first Executive Director of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). A family physician, clinical epidemiologist and health services researcher, he has more than 35 years of experience in patient care, research and administration. He will identify strategic issues and opportunities for PCORI and implement and administer the research agenda authorized by the PCORI Board of Governors.

Building on the work of the Board and interim staff, Selby will lead the organizational development of PCORI, which was established by Congress through the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In addition to creating an organizational structure to carry out a national research agenda, Selby will lead PCORI’s external communications, including work to establish effective two-way communication channels with the public and stakeholders about PCORI’s work.