John Marcum

John Marcum, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on intersections between religion, mental health, and healthcare behaviors. He has published studies on congregational support's role in preventive health utilization, spiritual outcomes following trauma, and sociological aspects of religion in healthcare contexts. His work bridges behavioral medicine, public health, and faith-based interventions.

Education details are not provided in the text. Research interests include post-traumatic stress coping strategies, sociological impacts of religion on health behaviors, and community-based healthcare models.

Publications span topics such as terrorism-related psychological effects and the role of spiritual practices in recovery. No grants or awards are listed, though his work contributes to clinician-educator initiatives in pediatric care.