Erin Bonura

Erin Bonura, MD, MCR, is a Clinical Professor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine, where she holds leadership roles as Thread Director of Microbiology & Immunology for Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) and Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program. She completed her medical degree at Georgetown University (2006) and a Master's in Clinical Research at OHSU (2017), with certifications in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Her research focuses on medical education methodologies, particularly in curriculum design and resident training, alongside clinical expertise in infectious diseases.

Dr. Bonura’s academic contributions include pioneering work on well-being integration in medical curricula, trauma-informed pedagogy, and team-based learning strategies. She co-founded the Educators' Collaborative at OHSU to advance educational innovation. Her awards include Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (2024). She has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing themes like competency-based education, resident career choice factors, and infectious disease case studies.

• Education Roles: Thread Director (UME), Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Director
• Key Projects: Health Systems Science Curriculum Development, Military Medicine Career Pathway Studies
• Awards: FIDSA (2024), Multiple NIH-funded educational grants

Her work bridges clinical practice and education, addressing challenges in medical workforce development and student well-being. She actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance medical training quality and inclusivity.