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John (Drew) Sturgeon is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Michigan Medical School. He is a fellowship-trained and licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain and headache conditions. Dr. Sturgeon completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology at Arizona State University and undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in pain psychology at Stanford University School of Medicine. His extensive training allows him to integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy with Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and meditation-focused approaches to manage pain. His research interests encompass individual resilience factors in chronic pain, comprehensive statistical modeling of pain adaptation, and innovative behavioral interventions. He has published widely on topics related to psychological interventions in chronic pain, psychosocial factors influencing pain experience, and the relationship between resilience and vulnerability to stress. Recent notable publications include work on chronic migraine outcomes and the effects of childhood trauma on chronic pain. His contributions to the field aim to enhance patient-clinician interactions and provide innovative strategies for pain management.
University of Michigan Medical School • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and mentoring students in the Department of Anesthesiology, with a focus on chronic pain management and psychological interventions.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Conducted research on psychological factors in chronic pain.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Engaged in clinical training and research in pain psychology.
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System • Ann Arbor, MI
Provided psychological services to veterans with chronic pain.
Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.