Dr. Jennifer Wildes

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Biography

Jennifer Wildes is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, specializing in Adult Psychiatry and the Neuroscience Institute. Her clinical interests include Clinical Research, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and treatments for Disordered Eating. Dr. Wildes's scholarly work focuses on eating disorders, particularly Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Bulimia Nervosa. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of predictors of eating disorder expression and maintenance, as well as novel intervention strategies for treating eating and weight disorders. Her research often emphasizes neurocognitive processes related to eating behavior and obesity. Recent publications include studies on virtual eating disorder support groups and the effects of race and ethnicity on body image and eating pathology. Dr. Wildes is also a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders and has received multiple accolades for her contributions to research in this area.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow - Clinical Research

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Pittsburgh • PA

Conducting clinical research in eating disorders.

Predoctoral Internship - Clinical Psychology

2004-01-01 — Present

Western Psychiatric Institute Clinic UPMC •

Completed clinical training in psychology focusing on eating disorders.

Awards

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Outstanding Scientific Contribution

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Scientific Contribution (with Marsha Marcus, PhD)

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
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Required:26
Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy