Dr. Gregory Stonerock

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gregory Lee Stonerock is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. His work focuses on coping strategies and psychosocial interventions for individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly those who are solid organ transplant recipients and candidates. Dr. Stonerock's research spans the investigation of coping mechanisms related to chronic and acute pain, including conditions such as sickle cell disease and the interplay between sleep and pain processing. He is particularly interested in identifying psychosocial predictors that contribute to positive medical outcomes and enhance the quality of life for patients undergoing transplantation. Dr. Stonerock has a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which he completed in 2011, and has held various academic positions within the department, including Medical Instructor and Clinical Associate.

Research Interests

Coping Strategies Psychosocial Interventions Chronic Illnesses Solid Organ Transplantation Pain Management Psychosocial Predictors of Medical Outcomes

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

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)