Carolyn R. Bates, Ph.D.

Professional Background

Dr. Carolyn Bates is a pediatric psychologist and assistant professor in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences within the Department of Pediatrics. Her research aims to promote positive psychological and physical health outcomes for youth with chronic health conditions and their families. Clinically, she provides outpatient psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults through the Department of Pediatrics. She also provides integrated multidisciplinary care to patients seen in the KU Cancer Center Survivorship Transitions Clinic.

• BA, Psychology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
• MA, Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
• PhD, Clinical Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
• Internship, Pediatric Psychology, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
• Post Doctoral Fellowship, Pediatric Psychology, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

• Society of Behavioral Medicine, Child and Family Health SIG Advisory Board, Member, 2022 - Present
• Society of Pediatric Psychology, Member, 2017 - Present
• American Psychological Association, Member, 2015 - Present

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Research

Overview

Dr. Bates' program of research focuses on promoting positive psychological and physical health outcomes for youth with chronic health conditions, with a focus on youth with cancer and their families. Building on this work, she aims to develop health promotion interventions that meet the specific needs of families of youth with cancer.