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Kimberly M Genuario

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Department: Psychiatry

Contact information
3550 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Education:
BS (Psychology)
Virginia Tech, 2010.
MA (Clinical Psychology)
Case Western Reserve University, 2014.
PhD (Clinical Psychology)
Case Western Reserve University, 2018.
Post-Graduate Training
Pediatric Psychology Intern, Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children, 2016-2017.
Pediatric Psychology Fellow, Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children, 2017-2018.
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Description of Clinical Expertise

Psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention with children that have chronic health conditions and their families within multidisciplinary medical clinics. Supporting children/adolescents and their families in improving health behaviors and appropriate communication around eating, exercise, and weight. Special interest in assessment and intervention of eating disorders in children and adolescents in higher BMI categories.

Description of Research Expertise

Relationships between psychosocial functioning, family dynamics, and child/adolescent health behaviors. Evaluation of program development initiatives to improve multidisciplinary care for children/adolescents.

Selected Publications

Nicole D. Andorko, PhD, Elizabeth J. Pantesco, PhD, Steven M. Willi, MD, Kimberly Genuario, PhD, Brian, Jenssen, MD, Maura A. Powell, Gabrielle DiFiore, & Julie M. Gettings, PhD: Disordered Eating Screening within a Pediatric Diabetes Clinic. Poster Presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions June 2024.

Eileen Chaves, PhD, Cristina Fernandez, MD, Sanita Ley, PhD, Helena Roche, MD, Adolfo J. Ariza, MD, Marsha B. Novick, MD, Kimberly Genuario, PhD, Nicholas Clark, MD, and Jared Tucker, PhD: Identifying and Managing Eating Disorders in Pediatric Obesity Treatment: Current Practices in Weight Management Programs throughout the United States. Poster presented at the European Paediatric Psychology Conference (EPPC), Scotland UK August 2023.

Kohut, T., Robbins, J., Prout, E., Katz, L., Brothers, J., Genuario, K., Panganiban, J.: Obesity in Children/Adolescents and Obesity-Related Comorbidities. Obesity and Diabetes: Scientific Advances and Best Practice. Faintuch, J., Faintuch, S. (eds.). Springer Nature, Page: 361-384, December 2020 Notes: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53370-0_27.

Price, J., Beidas, R.S., Wolk, C.B., Genuario, K., & Kazak, A.E. : Implementation Science in Pediatric Psychology. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 44(9), Oct 2019.

Enlow, P., McWhorter, L., Genuario, K., & Davis, A. : Supervisor-Supervisee Interactions: The Importance of the Supervisory Working Alliance. Training and Education in Professional Psychology 13(3), Aug 2019.

Price, J., Genuario, K., Romeo, D., Pruden, K., Elwell, S., Matwiejewicz, D., Friedlander, E., & Jaszczyszyn, D. : Implementation of a standardized screening program for risk of Posttrauamatic Stress Disorder among Youth Hospitalized with Injury. Psychological Services 16(1): 48, Feb 2018.

Przeworski, A. & Dunbeck, K.*: Generalized Anxiety Disorder: how it compares to PTSD. Comprehensive guide to post-traumatic stress disorder. Martin, C.R., Preedy, V.R., & Patel, V.B. (eds.). Springer, Page: 193-204, January 2016 Notes: *Maiden Name, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08359-9_118.

Przeworski, A., Cain, N. & Dunbeck, K.*: Traumatic life events in individuals with hoarding symptoms, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and comorbid obsessive-compulsive and hoarding symptoms. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders 3(1): 52-59, December 2014 Notes: *Maiden Name, https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1016/j.jocrd.2013.12.002.

Przeworski, A & Dunbeck, K.*: Developmental considerations in assessment and treatment. Comprehensive Evidence-Based Interventions for School-aged Children and Adolescents. Alfano, C.A. & Beidel, D.C. (eds.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc, Page: 3-13, June 2014 Notes: *Maiden Name, https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394259359.ch1.

Moser, J.S., Przeworski, A., Schroder, H.S., & Dunbeck, K.: Multimethod assessment of anxiety: current status, challenges, and future directions. Multimethod Clinical Assessment. Hopwood, C.J. & Bornstein, R.F. (eds.). Guilford Press, Page: 177-202, June 2014 Notes: *Maiden Name.

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