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Northwestern faculty is comprised of world-class instructors who possess extensive experience as leading academics and industry experts in their discipline and as consultants to business, government, and foundations.

MS Health Communication Program Faculty

Marla Clayman

Adjunct, Associate Professor of Medicine

Marla Clayman teaches “Engaging Patients in Healthcare” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.

Stefanie Demetriades

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Northwestern University Center for Communication & Health

Stefanie Demetriades teaches “Human Computer Interaction” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.

Gayle Kricke

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Gayle Kricke teaches “Dialogues and Change” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.

Bruce Lambert

Professor, Department of Communication Studies

Bruce Lambert teach “How Interaction Works” in the MSHC program. Click here to find out more.

Alexis Lauricella

Associate Professor, Erikson Institute

Alexis Lauricella teaches “Health and Media” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.  

Dave Liss

Research Associate Professor of Medicine

Dave Liss teaches “US Healthcare System” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.  

Barbara O'Keefe

Professor of Communication Studies, Former Dean

Barbara O’Keefe teaches “How Interaction Works” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.  

Eric Patrick

Associate Professor

Eric Patrick teaches the “MSHC Practicum” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.

Kimberly Pusateri

Assistant Professor of Instruction and Interim Director, MSHC program

Kimberly Pusateri teaches “Professional Skills for International Students” and “Social Context of Illness” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.

Courtney Scherr

Assistant Professor

Courtney Scherr teaches “Difficult Conversations in Health” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.

Nathan Walter

Assistant Professor

Nathan Walter teaches “Changing Health Behavior” in the MSHC program.  Click here to find out more.