Dr. Keisha Gaye O'garo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Keisha-Gaye O'Garo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist with professional interests in chronic pain, military psychology, and trauma, focusing on providing clinical care to underserved populations. Her clinical practice involves conducting psychological screenings for implantable devices and managing chronic opioid use for both civilian and military populations. Dr. O'Garo delivers evidence-based therapies aimed at improving mood and physical functioning among individuals suffering from chronic pain. Additionally, she is a certified cognitive processing therapist who offers a variety of evidence-based trauma treatments that address PTSD and moral injuries in both civilian and veteran populations. Dr. O'Garo works on interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to her patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in clinical health psychology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Involved in teaching and research within the Department 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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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)