William B. Perkison, MD

William (Brett) Perkison (Secretary) MD Obtained his medical degree at UTMB Galveston. He then completed residencies in both Family Medicine as well as Occupational and Environmental medicine at the UT School of Public Health. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the University Of Texas School Of Public Health in the department of environmental and occupational health sciences and residency program director.  His research interests include improving participation rates in worksite and community based chronic disease prevention programs, using e-learning apps to assist workers who work in areas affected by natural disasters, and work related heat stress prevention. In addition to his research and educational responsibilities, he maintains a clinical practice where he treats both primary care and occupationally related injuries and illnesses.