Dr. Caroline Dorfman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Caroline Dorfman, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. She is a key member of the Pain Prevention Treatment Research Program and the Cancer Symptom Management Support Program. Dr. Dorfman has a dedicated focus on developing, implementing, and evaluating psychosocial behavioral interventions tailored to meet the needs of cancer survivors and their families, with a particular interest in young adult cancer survivors. She completed her Ph.D. at Ohio State University and underwent clinical internship training at Duke University Medical Center. Her research emphasizes addressing the unique psychosocial challenges faced by adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, facilitating support and treatment that cater to this demographic's specific requirements. In addition to her faculty role, she serves as the Co-Division Director of Behavioral Medicine and Neurosciences and is involved in the Duke Cancer Institute.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)