Dr. Erik Storholm

Professor

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Biography

Erik D. Storholm is a tenured Professor at the School of Public Health at San Diego State University. He is a licensed clinical psychologist whose research is dedicated to addressing health disparities among sexual and gender minority populations. His work focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating multilevel interventions aimed at improving mental health, reducing substance use, preventing violence, and reducing HIV/STI transmission among members of LGBTQ+ communities. His research explores the impact of stigma, minority stress, and the structural barriers to healthcare access faced by members of these populations. Currently, he is leading NIH-funded projects that investigate the socio-structural and behavioral factors influencing HIV/STI prevention uptake and adherence, as well as community-centered projects focused on implementing and evaluating tailored interventions to improve health outcomes. Prior to joining SDSU, he was a Behavioral Scientist at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica and maintains an adjunct appointment as a core prevention scientist at UCLA’s Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS). In addition to his research, he is committed to mentoring the next generation of public health researchers.

Research Interests

Health Promotion Behavioral Science Clinical Psychology Behavioral Medicine Intervention Development Implementation Science Substance Use/Treatment Mental Health/Treatment Stigma/Discrimination HIV/STI Prevention Violence Prevention LGBTQ+ Health

Experience

Behavioral Scientist

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

RAND Corporation • Santa Monica, CA

Worked on health disparities and interventions targeting LGBTQ+ communities.

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

San Diego State University • San Diego, CA

Conducts research and teaches courses in the School of Public Health.

Requirements for San Diego State University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.85
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Introductory Statistics course
Application Checklist
  • SOPHAS Application
  • Cal State Apply Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose (1500 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

This entry covers Department of Health Management Policy, Department of Health Management and Policy, Department of Epidemiology, Department of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science, Department of Health Promotion, Department of Environmental Health, Department of Global Health, and Department of Health Promotion Behavioral Science as they all fall under the SDSU School of Public Health MPH programs.