Erica Poat

Erica Poat, MS, serves as an Instructor in Behavioral Sciences within the MEDPREP program, operating under the institutional umbrella of a School of Medicine as evidenced by her faculty profile context. Her academic role focuses on integrating behavioral science principles into medical preparation curricula.

Her research interests center on Behavioral Sciences with emphasis on Psychology and Health Behavior, particularly examining how psychological factors influence medical education outcomes and patient-provider interactions. These domains are critical for developing holistic approaches to physician training where understanding patient behavior directly impacts clinical efficacy.

As a faculty member in this specialized medical preparatory program, her work bridges theoretical behavioral concepts with practical medical training frameworks, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals' interpersonal and diagnostic competencies.