His current research focuses on public health and health care leadership, the integration of public health and primary care systems, and integrating behavioral health into health care and public health systems. He teaches the healthcare management leadership, population health management, healthcare quality and outcomes, and health policy and the organization of health systems courses for the School of Public Health. Dr. Carlton holds a Doctor of Public Health degree in Health Services Management and a Master of Science degree in Family Studies with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy, both from the University of Kentucky. Learn more about Dr. Erik Carlton here.