Mark D. Ard, Jr.

Mark D. Ard, Jr., MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. His academic work spans psychiatric research, medical ethics, and clinical psychopharmacology.

Research Interests:

• Focus on psychiatric emergency medicine and ethical decision-making in healthcare
• Specialization in psychopharmacology and medication management
• Contributions to health informatics and mental health policy

Recent Research Trends: Analyzed methamphetamine-induced psychosis interventions, drug interaction case studies, and ethical frameworks in bioethics and emergency psychiatry.

Research Grants:

• 2022: PI - Psychiatric Detainment in Medical Incapacity
• 2021: Investigator - SMART Criteria in Adult Emergency Department Evaluations
• 2011: Investigator - Electronic Medication Lists in Family Medicine