Erica Frank

Erica Frank is a prominent figure in the field of preventive medicine and public health. She is known for her extensive research and contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of physician health and medical education.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Erica Frank was born and raised in New York City. She pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed an interest in medicine and public health. She later attended the Yale School of Medicine, where she earned her MD degree. Following her graduation, she completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing her residency, Frank held various academic and clinical positions. She served as a professor at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she focused on preventive medicine and public health. She is currently a professor at the University of British Columbia, where she continues her research and teaching in the same fields.

Frank's research primarily focuses on the health of physicians and the impact of medical education on the health behaviors of doctors and their patients. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has been recognized for her contributions to the field.

Contributions to Medicine[edit | edit source]

Frank is the founder of NextGenU, the world's first free, accredited, higher education program. The program is designed to train health professionals and has been recognized for its innovative approach to medical education.

She has also been instrumental in the development of the Healthy Doc = Healthy Patient project, an initiative aimed at improving the health of physicians and, in turn, the health of their patients.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

Over the course of her career, Frank has received numerous awards and recognition for her work. These include the AFMC May Cohen Gender Equity Award and the AMWA Woman in Science Award.