Dr. Jessica Fulton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jessica Jade Fulton specializes in the assessment and treatment of issues commonly faced by patients and their family members dealing with chronic, life-threatening, and terminal illnesses, with a strong focus on symptom management, including pain, depression, and anxiety, as well as end-of-life challenges such as suffering, anticipatory grief, and existential distress. Additionally, she possesses expertise in the assessment and treatment of the behavioral and psychological aspects of disabilities related to chronic health conditions, implementing interventions aimed at enhancing meaning, independence, choice, functional abilities, and social role participation. In her clinical teaching role at Duke University, she provides clinical training to psychology and psychiatry trainees and is a faculty member of the Durham VA Medical Center Psychology Training Program, where she supervises psychology residents during their Rehabilitation, Geriatric, Palliative, and Hospice Care Rotation. Her research interests encompass health policy systems research pertinent to rehabilitation and palliative mental health services, as well as the psychological, sociocultural, interpersonal, and spiritual factors affecting individuals coping with chronic diseases and life-threatening conditions.

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)