Health Division
| Director: | Neil Schneiderman, Ph.D. |
| Associate Director: | Marc D. Gellman, Ph.D. |
| Clinical Track Coordinator | Patrice Saab, Ph.D. |
| Faculty: | Michael Antoni, Ph.D., Lynn Durel, Ph.D., Edward Green, Ph.D., Barry Hurwitz, Ph.D., Gail Ironson, Ph.D., M.D., Youngmee Kim, Ph.D., Maria Llabre Ph.D., Philip McCabe, Ph.D., Judith McCalla, Ph.D., Frank Penedo, Ph.D., Patrice Saab, Ph.D., Monica Webb, Ph.D., and Ray Winters, Ph.D. |
The Health Division offers coursework and training to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in three health-related areas: Health Clinical, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Behavioral Medicine. This section outlines these programs and clinical program track, and the core and elective courses for each
- Health Clinical Psychology Track
- This track of the clinical program is a aimed at training psychologists who are both academically and clinically prepared to work as researchers and clinicians in medical or academic settings. The program track is designed on the premise that psychologists in health-related settings need skills in clinical psychology as well as a strong foundation in areas related to health, disease processes and research. Thus, the program track emphasizes combined year-round training in behavioral medicine research and the development of skills in health clinical psychology. As part of an APA accredited clinical program, the health clinical track requires completion of an internship. This is the program that a majority of the students in the Health Division are enrolled in.
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- Behavioral Neuroscience (Non-Clinical)
- This program is designed to provide systematic research training in the areas of neuroscience and behavior. Research, coursework, and training are interdepartmental and involve faculty from the departments of psychology, neurology, neurological surgery, and the University-wide Neuroscience Program. In addition to departmental core courses, students in this program are expected to take courses in neuroscience/behavioral medicine/health psychology within the department, and relevant coursework (e.g., neuroanatomy, physiology, pharmacology, molecular neuroscience immunology) at the medical school. Research within the program emphasizes the use of contemporary neuroanatomical, electrophysiological, and behavioral techniques designed to examine neural bases of behavior and the role the nervous system plays in disease processes
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- Behavioral Medicine (Non-Clinical)
- This program is designed to provide systematic research training in biobehavioral and psychosocial factors involved in the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment (including rehabilitation) of disease, and in the prevention of disease in high risk populations. Emphasis is placed upon interdisciplinary research. Although a considerable amount of didactic coursework is available within this program, the emphasis of training is upon direct involvement in research on a year-round basis. Hands-on training in experimental methods, psychophysiology, use of computers, data analysis, and use of instrumentation are stressed. Because the Behavioral Medicine program is not a clinical program, it offers more flexibility in terms of coursework within and outside the Department of Psychology (e.g., epidemiology, mechanisms of disease, advanced statistics, neuroscience, biochemistry, immunology, and pharmacology). This program is primarily for individuals (i.e., RNs) currently holding a post-baccalaureate degree and desiring further training in the area of Behavioral Medicine. It is suggested that you consult with the Associate Director of the Health Division before applying to the Behavioral Medicine Program.
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For information on research projects see the "Health Division Research" page.
For a description of special facilities see the "Health Division Facilities" page.