Cameron J. Davidson

Cameron J. Davidson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB), where he joined in June 2023. His role integrates research, teaching, and academic leadership in behavioral medicine and neuroscience education.

Education:

• Ph.D. & M.A. in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience, Wayne State University, Department of Psychology, Detroit, MI (Concentration: Translational Models of Substance Abuse and Misuse)
• M.A. in Social and Cognitive Processing Psychology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN (Concentration: Sleep Behavior Interventions; Minor: Statistical Analysis)
• B.S. in Psychology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN (Minors: Sociology & Interpersonal Relations)

Dr. Davidson's research and teaching focus on the intersection of behavioral neuroscience and medical education. His interests include the neurobiology of addiction, health behavior interventions, social determinants of health, and pedagogical strategies to reduce bias in STEM. He emphasizes evidence-based, interactive teaching methods to enhance medical learning outcomes.

His teaching portfolio includes Behavioral Medicine, Brain and Behavior, Cognitive Neuroscience, Abnormal Psychology, Health Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Motivation and Emotion, Neurobiology of Addiction, Research Methods, Scale Development, and Advanced Quantitative Assessment. He also conducts research on teaching practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education.

Dr. Davidson is an active member of the Michigan Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience and currently serves as Councilor at Large for the state. He is committed to academic scholarship and leadership in advancing medical education through behavioral science.

He has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text. There is no mention of student advisees or grant funding. His work appears to be centered on translational research in behavioral neuroscience and innovative pedagogy in medical training.