Jessica Erickson, MD
Assistant Professor
Medicine
School of Medicine
Dr. Jessica Erickson is an internal medicine specialist who cares for patients with or at risk for chronic disorders, partnering with them on prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Her research interests include how to improve emotional and logistical processes for providers and patients' loved ones as they navigate severe illness and loss.
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She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Harvard University and completed a research fellowship in biomedical ethics at Stanford University. At UCSF, she earned her medical degree and completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in clinician education. She has a strong interest in mentorship and enjoys working closely with UCSF residents and medical students.
Awards
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- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, University of California San Francisco
Education & Training
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- B.A. Harvard University
- M.D. University of California San Francisco
Publications (6)
Top publication keywords:
Data CollectionMood DisordersAttitude to DeathMiddle AgedPrimary Health CareDecision MakingPatient ParticipationQualitative ResearchSan FranciscoParent-Child RelationsPhysicians, Primary CareGenetic TestingGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseEmotionsAttitude of Health Personnel
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How Primary Care Clinicians Process Patient Death: Logistics, Emotions, and Opportunities for Structural Support.
Journal of general internal medicine 2024 Erickson JA, O'Brien BC, Nouri S -
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Evaluation of a Two-Step Video Legacy Program for Patients Facing Serious Illness 2015 Erickson JA, Gadbaw J, Rabow M -
Genetic testing of children for predisposition to mood disorders: anticipating the clinical issues.
Journal of genetic counseling 2014 Erickson JA, Kuzmich L, Ormond KE, Gordon E, Christman MF, Cho MK, Levinson DF -
A preliminary study of employees’ views of genetic research: Perceived harm, risk and willingness to participate
American Journal of Bioethics Primary Research 2012 Roberts LW, Warner TD, Erickson JA -
Interest, rationale, and potential clinical applications of genetic testing for mood disorders: a survey of stakeholders.
Journal of affective disorders 2012 Erickson JA, Cho MK -
Ethical considerations and risks in psychiatric genetics: Preliminary findings of a study on psychiatric genetic researchers
American Journal Of Bioethics Primary Research 2011 Erickson JA, and Cho MK