Erica Ottis

Erica Ottis serves as Associate Dean and Interprofessional Education Lead at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy, holding the rank of Clinical Professor. Her expertise spans assessment methodologies, simulation-based education, and interprofessional collaborative practice.

Research focuses on developing and evaluating training programs that enhance team communication and error disclosure in healthcare settings. Recent publications analyze outcomes of national train-the-trainer initiatives and communication assessment tools in simulated clinical environments.

Educational innovations include interprofessional simulations involving nursing and pharmacy students, fostering collaborative competencies through acute pain management scenarios.