Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology

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The Department of Psychology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) grants a Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology, preparing students for careers as researchers, educators, direct service providers, and administrators. Although the program offers the opportunity for strong clinical training, its primary emphasis is on the methods of behavioral science, and the program offers unusually rich opportunities for research and training.

Clinical Psychology Core Faculty

Melissa A. Cyders, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2009, University of Kentucky. Interests: emotions, alcohol use, chronic pain, risk-taking, addictive behaviors, impulsivity.
John C. Guare, Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Training, Ph.D., 1991, University of Pittsburgh. Interests: health psychology, diabetes, obesity.
Adam T. Hirsh, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2008, University of Florida. Interests: biopsychosocial aspects of pain.
John H. McGrew, Professor and Director, Clinical Psychology Program, Ph.D., 1991, Indiana University. Interests: health psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, autism.
Kyle Minor, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2012, Louisiana State University. Interests: schizophrenia, schizotypy.
Catherine E. Mosher, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2007, University at Albany, State University of New York. Interests: behavioral oncology.
Kevin L. Rand, Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2006, University of Kansas. Interests: psychosocial aspects of cancer, end-of-life issues, hope, optimism, stress and coping.
Michelle P. Salyers, Associate Professor, Ph.D., 1998, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Interests: psychiatric rehabilitation, severe mental illness, recovery, staff burnout, implementation of evidence-based practices.
Jesse C. Stewart, Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2003, Ohio University. Interests: cardiovascular behavioral medicine, emotional factors, insomnia, cognitive-behavioral Internet interventions, inflammation, obesity, periodontal disease.
Tamika Zapolski, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2013, University of Kentucky. Interests: alcohol use among African Americans, eating disorders, impulsivity and risky behaviors.

The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and is a member of the Council of Clinical Health Psychology Training Programs. We offer training emphases in clinical health psychology and severe mental illness/psychiatric rehabilitation.

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