Erick Hung

Dr. Erick Hung is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He serves as the Associate Dean for Students in the UCSF School of Medicine and is a member of the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators. Previously, he was the Program Director of the Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program (2012-2022) and Director of Curricular Affairs for GME (2015-2022).

• M.D. from UCSF School of Medicine (2004)
• Psychiatry Residency from UCSF (2008)
• Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship from UCSF (2009)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (2017)

Dr. Hung's research focuses on primary care and mental health integration, forensic psychiatry, HIV psychiatry, and LGBTQ mental health. His educational scholarship centers on competency-based assessment, faculty development, and near-peer learning. His forensic expertise includes psychiatric injury in the workplace, LGBTQ workplace harassment, neuropsychiatric issues related to HIV, and immigration custody.

His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to medical education, particularly in psychiatry residency training, competency assessment, and global mental health initiatives. Recent publications focus on implementing competency-based frameworks, longitudinal clinical experiences, and mental health self-disclosure.

• UCSF Academy of Medical Educators, Excellence in Teaching Award (2010)
• Association of Academic Psychiatry Junior Faculty Award (2012)
• UCSF Teaching Scholars Program (2013)
• UCSF Excellence and Innovation Award in GME (2014)
• UCSF Academic Senate Teaching Award (2014)

As a mentor, Dr. Hung works with trainees interested in medical education, interprofessional education, forensic psychiatry, HIV psychiatry, LGBT mental health, and integrated care. He serves as faculty mentor for career development and research projects. His leadership roles include directing residency programs and curricular affairs, demonstrating significant administrative contributions to medical education. Dr. Hung also directs initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, having completed specialized training in this area.