Steve Caloudas, Ph.D.
Director, Integrated Student Support (DISCO)
Positions
- Director, Integrated Student Support (DISCO)
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School of Medicine
Office of Student Affairs
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- Assistant Professor
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Department of Education, Innovation, and Technology
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- Assistant Professor
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Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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Addresses
- Office of Student Affairs (Office)
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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
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Caloudas, S.G., Merlinsky, E., Cohen, B., & Stolar, A.. " A Medical Student’s Guide to Academic Anxiety. " Academic Medicine. 2026 ;
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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 ;
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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 ;
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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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