Joshua Hamer

Joshua Hamer, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, and an Investigator in the Behavioral Health Program at the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX). He is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in health professions education, behavioral medicine, and implementation science.

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (University of Mississippi, 2018)
• MA in Clinical Psychology (University of Mississippi, 2014)
• BA in Psychology and Biology (University of Mississippi, 2011)

His research focuses on:

• Improving mental and physical health care access in rural populations
• Behavioral medicine interventions for chronic pain
• Healthcare quality improvement through implementation science
• Quantitative methods in clinical psychology research

From 2011-2021, his publications demonstrate expertise in migraine comorbidity, headache acceptance measures, and behavioral health assessment tools. Recent work examines neuroplasticity mechanisms in zebra finch models.

He holds certifications as a Licensed Psychologist (#LP 03001) and has received leadership recognition through the DEI Committee Chair role at the Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety.