Education
Ph.D. Health Sciences, Rutgers University, 2012
B.S. Psychology, California State University Bakersfield, 2000
M.S. Administration, California State University Bakersfield, 2004
B.S. Biology, California State University Bakersfield, 2000
M.S. Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, 2021
Biography
Dr. Clobes spent over 20 years in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, bringing relevant real-world experience to the classroom. His research focuses on perspectives and attitudes towards the use of medical cannabis. He also works with patients seeking cannabinoid therapy to guide them through their treatment. He is the editor of a recently published textbook titled Introduction to U.S. Healthcare System.
Dr. Clobes lives in Ventura with his wife and three teenage children. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a medically supervised camp for children with cancer and their families.
Representative Courses Taught
- HLTH 101 Overview Health Care Industry
- HLTH 301 Intro to Public Health Administration
- HLTH 310 Health Program Planning & Evaluation
- HLTH 492 Service Learning in Health Science
- HLTH 499 Health Science Capstone
Scholarship
Keywords
Medical cannabis, Pediatric oncology, Patient adherence, Medical devices, Pharmaceuticals
Additional Teaching and Research Information
- Differences in Attitudes Toward Medical Cannabis With Humanized Patient Scenarios
- Comparison of Academic Performance with a Traditional Textbook Versus a Digital Openly-Licensed Textbook
- Dr. C's LinkedIn Profile
- The Impact of Education on Attitudes Toward Medical Cannabis
- Demographic Factors that Impact Attitudes toward Medical Cannabis
- Fall 2022 - HLTH 499: Health Sciences Capstone
- A Global Pandemic Served as the Spark for an Experienced Faculty to Adapt and Grow
- Instructional Support for First-Generation Hispanic Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic