Dr. Kimberly Bialik

Instructor

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Biography

Kimberly Bialik, Ph.D., is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Michigan Medical School, specializing in health psychology and pain management. With over 30 years of experience, she is part of the MM Back Pain Center team, focusing on comprehensive multidisciplinary approaches to pain management. Her expertise includes behavioral pain assessments and delivering chronic pain education using evidence-based behavioral treatment interventions such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and acceptance commitment therapy. Bialik is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes by providing thorough pre-intervention assessments. She has also completed a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Henry Ford Hospital. Her research interests revolve around developing trauma-informed behavioral pain management techniques to improve patients' understanding of the interplay between chronic pain and trauma. Additionally, she has authored significant publications on topics like the psychological aspects of chronic pain management and the impact of childhood trauma on chronic pain. Dr. Bialik's commitment to innovation in pain management reflects her dedication to advancing holistic care in this critical area of healthcare.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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.