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Kenzie A. Cameron, PhD, MPH, is a Professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine with appointments in Preventive Medicine (Behavioral Medicine), Medical Education, and Medical Social Sciences (Intervention Science). As Senior Director of Mentoring and Leadership Development at NUCATS Institute, she combines health communication expertise with mentoring leadership.
- PhD in Communication, Michigan State University (1998)
- MPH in Public Health, Northwestern University (2008)
Her research focuses on theory-based message design for preventive health behaviors (influenza vaccination, colorectal cancer screening), addressing racial/ethnic disparities through CDC, NIA, NCI, and AHRQ-funded projects. She specializes in:
- Simulation-Based Mastery Learning curricula
- Diagnostic uncertainty communication
- Ventricular Assist Device education
Recent publications demonstrate her work in implementation science across:
- Venous thromboembolism prevention
- Shared decision making in cardiology
- Mentorship program development
- Telehealth outcome dashboards
Scientific awards include:
- Northwestern Provost's Exemplary Faculty Service (2022)
- Feinberg Mentor of the Year (2016)
- APHA Public Health Education Award (2008)
As Principal Investigator, she has secured over 60 grants while directing the Qualitative Research Interest Group and serving as Associate Editor for Health Communication. Her work appears in journals like BMJ and Academic Emergency Medicine.
