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 member of the Pain Prevention Treatment Research Program and the Cancer Symptom Management Support Program within the Duke Cancer Institute. As the Co-Division Director for Behavioral Medicine, she leads the Duke Teen Young Adult Oncology Program. Dr. Dorfman's research focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating psychosocial and behavioral interventions tailored for cancer survivors and their families, with a particular interest in addressing the unique needs of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Dr. Dorfman completed her graduate training in clinical psychology at Ohio State University and underwent a clinical internship at Duke University Medical Center. Her work has garnered various grants, including those from the National Institutes of Health and the American Cancer Society, aimed at improving outcomes for women experiencing early menopause due to cancer and supporting family building decisions among young adult cancer survivors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the field of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Duke University • Durham, NC

Focused on clinical practice and research in behavioral interventions for cancer survivors.

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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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)