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Eric Christopher, MD, Psychiatry, Waukegan, IL

EricJamesChristopherMDFAPA FASAM(He/Him)

Psychiatry Waukegan, IL

Senior Medical Director Clinical Development Neurosciences

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Summary

  • Dr. Eric Christopher is a triple board certified internist, psychiatrist, and addictionologist based in Wilmington, NC. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and Residency training at Duke University. He has been in practice for 22 years. He currently has a private practice as well as current appointment as Senior Medical Director, Neurosciences, Clinical Research and Development at AbbVie. He develops, plans, and runs worldwide clinical trials from First-In-Human to Phase IV in psychiatry, neurology, and neurotoxins.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine/Psychiatry, 1996 - 2001
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1996
  • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
    University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeBS, Medical Science, Cum Laude, 1989 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1998 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2004 - 2017
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Amercican Society of Addiction MedicineAddiction Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Mental Health Supervisor American Red Cross, 2002

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy: Recommendations for Treatment, Training, and PrivilegingJanuary 2001

Committees

  • Member, Ethics Committe, Duke Raleigh Hospital 2014 - 2015
  • Chair, Mental Health Committee, Duke Raleigh Hospital 2011 - 2015

Research History

  • Senior Medical Director, NeurosciencesAbbVie, Inc.2023 - Present
  • Associate Medical DirectorPharmacovigilance, PPD2016 - 2023

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Senior Medical Director, AbbVie2023 - Present