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Erik Groessl is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology in 1999 from the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program, specializing in behavioral medicine and health psychology. Over the years, Dr. Groessl has served in several key roles, including as the Center Director for the UCSD Health Services Research Center in 1999 and as Executive Director in 2014. His research primarily focuses on health behaviors, integrative medicine, and behavioral interventions, particularly concerning Hepatitis C care and cost-effectiveness. Dr. Groessl is also dedicated to investigating health-related quality of life and patient self-management strategies for veterans and military health. Currently, he is leading a four-year VA-funded randomized trial examining the benefits of yoga for veterans suffering from chronic low back pain. Furthermore, he is involved in efforts to adapt Hepatitis C self-management programs for Internet delivery, thereby enhancing access to care for patients. His interests also extend to aging, public health, and the integration of complementary traditional health practices.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).