Dr. Siobhan Phillips

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Biography

Dr. Siobhan M. Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Her research is interdisciplinary, focusing on understanding the determinants and outcomes of physical activity participation. She specializes in designing and optimizing innovative behavioral change interventions, particularly for older adults and cancer survivors. Dr. Phillips has expertise as a behavioral interventionist and has worked with prospective cohort national datasets. Her work emphasizes the importance of using accelerometers to objectively measure physical activity and maximizing adherence to exercise interventions, which enhance cognitive and psychosocial functioning in clinical populations. Dr. Phillips is actively involved in clinical trials, including the Fit2ThriveMIND study, which aids breast cancer survivors in maintaining physical activity and achieving health outcomes. She has pursued advanced training as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Cancer Institute and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MPH from Harvard University.

Research Interests

Experience

Interim Chief Behavioral Medicine

2022-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine • Chicago, IL

Leading interdisciplinary research on behavioral interventions and physical activity for cancer survivors.

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Academic Statement
  • Personal Statement
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.