Dr. Molly Erickson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Molly Erickson is an Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. She specializes in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying sensory and cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia. Her research employs electroencephalography (EEG) and various behavioral testing paradigms to investigate visual attention and working memory deficits in this patient population. Erickson's work aims to explore how these cognitive domains impact the functional outcomes and overall quality of life for individuals affected by schizophrenia. She has contributed to significant publications addressing topics such as attentional control, predictive processing, and cognitive reliability in the context of serious mental illness. Through her research, she seeks to provide insights into the cognitive features associated with auditory hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Maryland Psychiatric Research Center • Catonsville, MD

Conducted research in experimental psychopathology.

Intern

— Present

VA Maryland Health Care System • Baltimore, MD

Worked in clinical psychology internship.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy