About Dr. Nelson

Dr. Erin Nelson the Assistant Dean for Physician Communication at the Texas Christian University Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine, where she is also the Director of the Psychological and Behavioral Science curriculum and an Associate Professor of Medical Education.  Dr. Nelson is also an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in the Departments of Psychiatry and Bioethics and Medical Humanism.  

Dr. Nelson has testified in and/or consulted on cases involving a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to: psychological autopsy; mental state at the time of the offense; competency; mitigation; murder; attempted murder; felony murder; domestic violence; school violence; workplace violence; stalking; kidnapping; suicide; suicide by cop; sexual abuse; sexual assault; sexual harassment; clergy sexual misconduct; teacher sexual misconduct; boundary violations; wrongful death; wrongful termination; ADA claims; fitness for duty; substance use/abuse; impaired professionals; case management standard of care; testamentary capacity; undue influence; personal injury; and emotional distress.

Dr. Nelson completed the Georgetown Law Center for Innovations in Community Safety Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) certification training and is a national instructor for Heroes Active Bystandership, helping engage leaders to transform organizational culture and prevent or stop harm.

Dr. Nelson has co-authored articles and/or chapters on topics including: infanticide/filicide; the value of videotape in forensic evaluations; fire setting; the nature and structure of correctional mental health services; the ethics of mandatory mental health treatment; school violence prevention; mental state at the time of the offense;  and the forensic evaluation of personal injury claims. 

Dr. Nelson is licensed in Arizona, California, and New Mexico.