Erik Smith

About Erik Smith

Advancing Relationship Science Through Attachment Research🩺 As a board-certified OB/GYN who delivered over babies and Medical Director, I’ve observed consistent patterns in relationship formation and dissolution. This led me to explore the intersection of attachment theory, personality science, and partner selection.RESEARCH FOCUS 🧠I’m investigating the Caregiver-Romantic Partner Instinctual Variant Correlation — a framework examining how early attachment patterns influence adult partner selection. This work bridges Enneagram Tritype® theory with attachment science, representing an emerging area in relationship psychology.THE BREAKTHROUGH: Most assessments ask “what type are you?” — AttachWise® asks “can you actually DO relationship?” We measure relationship CAPACITY, not just category.AttachWise®: AI-POWERED PLATFORM 🤖Developing AttachWise® — an AI platform combining:• Voice-based psychological assessment using proprietary algorithms• Capacity scoring across 8 domains: reflective functioning, narrative coherence, repair capacity, receiving capacity, insight-to-action gap, differentiation, object constancy, distress tolerance• Compatibility modeling based on Tritype® instinctual variant combinations• Evidence-based relationship outcome prediction• AI-supported therapeutic guidance with licensed supervision• Conscious partner selection toolsWHY CAPACITY MATTERS: Someone can have perfect therapy vocabulary while having zero actual capacity to repair, receive love, or tolerate distress. We catch the gap between self-description and actual ability — what self-report misses.THE MISSION Making relationship compatibility science accessible to help people make informed partner choices. We’re applying research insights to support healthier relationship formation. “Understanding attachment patterns can help people make conscious partner choices.”Your 5-year-old self chooses your partners. We help you choose consciously.CURRENT INITIATIVES • Clinical research collaboration with academic institutions• Partnership development with Enneagram Tritype® creator Katherine Fauvre• Platform development and validation• Speaking engagements on attachment science and conscious relationships• TEDx presentation Summer 2026Transforming relationship wellness through evidence-based tools Connect to discuss partnerships, research collaboration, or speaking opportunities.

Experience

1. Medical Director

   Veri Medtech

   Sep 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Medical Director for publicly-traded healthcare technology platform ( OTC: VRHI) serving patients through 400+ physicians Leading medical operations for telehealth company generating $100+ million in revenue since inception (2017)Overseeing clinical protocols across multiple healthcare technology platforms (Veriheal.com, DosePop.com)Contributing to strategic diversification initiatives in $114 billion global telemedicine marketProviding specialized medical cannabis consultations and developing evidence-based treatment protocolsSupporting company\'s \"Infinite Wellness Loop\" connecting patients, platform, and physicians 24/7

Education

• University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

  Graduate Certificate in Medical Cannabis Business and Industry, Business/Commerce, General

  2021 — 2021

• University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

  B.S. Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology

  1990 — 1993

• Albert Einstein Medical Center

  Residency, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

  1997 — 2001

• Howard University

  M.D. College of Medicine, Medicine

  1993 — 1997

• Milford Mill Academy

  High School Diploma

  1984 — 1988