Dr. Cindy Veldhuis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cindy Veldhuis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She received her PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and holds a Master's degree in Cognitive Psychology and a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Theater and Psychology from the University of Oregon. Her research broadly explores LGBTQIA+ women's relationships, health behaviors, and the impact of sociopolitical events on mental health and well-being. Dr. Veldhuis has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has contributed significantly to mental health assessments related to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Mental Health Measurement Task Force. She has been involved in various leadership roles, including co-chair of the Science Committee for the American Psychological Association's Division 44, which focuses on LGBT health. Past honors include the NIH Loan Repayment Award and recognition as a 2022 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar.

Research Interests

Awards

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NIH Loan Repayment Award

2025-01-01
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Early Career Reviewer Program

2023-01-01
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Early-Stage Investigator Award

2023-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.