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Steve Caloudas

Caloudas

Steve Caloudas, Ph.D.

Director, Integrated Student Support (DISCO)

Positions

Director, Integrated Student Support (DISCO)
School of Medicine
Office of Student Affairs
ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Department of Education, Innovation, and Technology
ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï of Medicine
Assistant Professor
Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï of Medicine

Addresses

Office of Student Affairs (Office)
One Baylor Plaza, Suite 210 | MS: BCM368
Houston, TX, 77030-3411
United States
Phone: (713) 798-4164

Education

PhD from University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Counseling Psychology
Postdoctoral Fellowship at VA Health Services Research & Development and ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Health Professions Education, Evaluation, and Research (HPEER)

Certifications

Licensed Psychologist
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Professional Statement

As Director of Integrated Student Support (DISCO) at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï of Medicine, I am especially interested in the development and implementation of programs supporting learners in medical education. I am a Licensed Psychologist, completing a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston, with several years of experience as a practicing clinician. I also received focused training in implementation science and quality improvement as an Advanced Fellow in the VA's Health Profession Education, Evaluation, and Research (HPEER) program.

Selected Publications

  • Caloudas, S.G., Merlinsky, E., Cohen, B., & Stolar, A.. " A Medical Student’s Guide to Academic Anxiety. " Academic Medicine. 2026 ;
  • Caloudas, S.G., Appelbaum, N., Vallejo, J., Ismail, N., & Stolar, A.. " Evaluating the Impact of a Pre-Matriculation Program Targeting Self-Efficacy, Institutional Belongingness, and Metacognition. " Medical Science Educator. 2025 ;
  • Arredondo, K., Caloudas, A., Wittkower, L.D., Caloudas, S., Godwin, K.M., Cully, J.A., & Ecker, A.H.. " Psychology in ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï: How Psychologists’ Training Translates to Quality Improvement. " Psychological Services. 2025 ;
  • Taylor, L.S., Caloudas, S.G., Haney, L.C., & Teng, E.. " Asynchronous Assessment with the PCL-5: Practice Considerations and Recommendations. " Psychological Services. 2023 ;

Memberships

American Psychological Association
Member
Institutional Policy Committee, ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï of Medicine
Vice-Chair
AAMC SGEA – Special Interest Group on Professionalism and Professional Health and Wellness
Co-Chair

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