Scott Rhodes

Scott Rhodes, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy at Wake Forest School of Medicine. He holds an adjunct role as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior (likely at another institution). His primary affiliation is with Wake Forest University, where he focuses on integrating community development with health promotion and disease prevention in diverse settings. Key research areas include sexual health, HIV/STI prevention, health disparities among marginalized populations, and implementation science. He teaches research grant writing at Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Education:

• PhD in Health Behavior, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2001)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, WK Kellogg Foundation Community Health Scholars Program, UNC Chapel Hill (2001)
• MPH in Health Administration, University of South Carolina (1991)

Research Interests:

• Sexual health and STI prevention, particularly among LGBTQ+ communities and men of color
• Community-based participatory research methodologies (e.g., photovoice, lay health advisors)
• Health equity and sociocultural determinants of health
• eHealth and digital tools for health interventions
• Global and rural health disparities
• Peer/social support strategies for HIV management

Expertise:

• Quantitative/qualitative data analysis
• Design and evaluation of prevention programs
• Community capacity development
• Environmental and policy change initiatives

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or advisees are not listed, his work emphasizes collaborative, community-driven projects funded by public health agencies.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Wake Forest School of Medicine’s public health research programs, though specific lab names are not mentioned.