Dr. Karen Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she teaches behavioral science and communication skills to medical students. She has led a curriculum redesign to strengthen communication skills training for first-year students, with an emphasis on patient-centered dialogue and professional identity formation. Her recent research explores the integration of artificial intelligence as a learning and feedback tool to enhance communication competency in medical education. Dr. Nelson’s work bridges psychology, medical education, and emerging technology to support the development of empathic, effective physicians.