Dr. Shona Vas

Professor

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Biography

Shona Vas is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago, where she specializes in Adult Psychiatry. Her clinical interests include anxiety, mood disorders, couples therapy, and cultural competence. She is known for her expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and has a strong focus on women's health, particularly in the areas of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Vas has also contributed significantly to psychological training and supervision, emphasizing diversity and cultural competence in her practice and teaching. She has a solid academic background, having completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Chicago in 2002. In addition to her clinical practice, she has held various prestigious positions, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Illinois Masonic Behavioral Health and an internship at Ravenswood Community Mental Health Center. Dr. Vas is committed to advancing the field of clinical psychology through her research and training initiatives.

Research Interests

Awards

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APPIC Excellence Training Award

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy