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Erica Schmidt is a Lecturer in the Student Academic Support Unit at Monash University's Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She supports medical students in clinical placements at Eastern Health Clinical School and Central Clinical School, focusing on clinical communication, study skills, and assessment preparation. Her work includes adjunct classes and individualized student support, alongside collaborations with Deakin University partners.
- Educations:
- BS in Biochemistry, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (1982–1986)
- MD from Wayne State University (1987–1991)
- BA (Hons) in Linguistics, University of Melbourne (2002–2005)
- DipEd in Education (2007)
Dr. Schmidt's research interests center on Clinical Communication, Student Support, and Learning & Teaching, with projects addressing clinical reasoning, patient-centered care, and pandemic-era academic interventions. Her work spans collaborations within Monash and externally, including Deakin University's Eastern Health programs.
Her publications reflect trends in medical education innovation, including pandemic adaptation strategies and clinical feedback mechanisms. She actively contributes to special programs and teaching activities within clinical schools, emphasizing student development through structured clinical engagement.
Dr. Schmidt’s advising focus aligns with her research, supporting students through clinical placements and academic challenges. Her work involves developing tools like patient feedback instruments and longitudinal clinical training models.
