Dr. Katherine Sharkey

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine M. Sharkey, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry & Human Behavior at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, serving as the Associate Dean for Gender Equity. Dr. Sharkey received her combined MD-PhD from Rush University in Chicago, IL, and completed her residency in internal medicine and psychiatry. She is board certified in Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry, and acts as the Medical Director for the Sleep Science Research Laboratory. Her research is primarily funded by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, focusing on sleep and circadian rhythms, particularly in relation to mood regulation and women's health. Current projects involve randomized clinical trials that examine integrated sleep-circadian interventions during the perinatal period. Dr. Sharkey also engages in various roles, including chairing committees and serving on editorial boards, emphasizing her commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in sleep medicine. Her work has garnered numerous awards, recognizing her contributions to research and education in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-07-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Dr. Sharkey lectures medical students and supervises clinical rotations in sleep medicine.

Awards

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National Research Service Award

1995-01-01
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Society Light Treatment Biological Rhythms Young Investigator Award

2000-01-01
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Alpha Omega Alpha

2001-01-01
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Rush University Graduate College Research Excellence Award

2001-01-01
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Chief Resident, Internal Medicine & Psychiatry

2014-01-01
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Fellow American Academy Sleep Medicine

2011-08-01
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AMA Inspiration Award

2020-10-01
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Rhode Island Medical Women’s Association, Woman Physician Year

2023-05-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics