Daniel J. Fischer

Daniel Fischer is a Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Work, and served as the Assistant Dean and Director of Field Education at the University of Michigan School of Social Work between 2017 and 2023. He also held an appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry. Dan completed his BA is psychology in 1983 and his MSW in 1984 both at the University of Michigan. He began at the University of Michigan in 1989, working as a clinical social worker, researcher, teacher and healthcare administrator. He has conducted numerous scientific presentations, workshops and training seminars on a variety of topics including cognitive-behavioral therapy with child/adolescent anxiety disorders, and leadership development. He has published several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to pediatric anxiety disorders and cognitive-behavioral therapy, and his current research interest is related to interprofessional education.