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photo Lakeya S. McGill, PhD

General Internal Medicine

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Follow on Twitter @lakeyamcgillphd

Email: lsm82@pitt.edu
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E-mail: lsm82@pitt.edu
Education and Training
Education
BA, Psychology, Rhodes College, 2011
MA, Clinical-Community Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2016
PhD, Clinical-Community Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2019
Training
Internship/Residency, Behavioral Medicine, University of Washington, 2019
Clinical Fellowship, Rehabilitation Psychology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2021
T32 Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2023
Research Interest
Dr. McGill’s research program aims to (1) examine the impact of sociocultural, environmental, and psychological factors on chronic pain-related outcomes and disparities, (2) identify protective and risk factors for chronic pain-related outcomes, and (3) develop and implement personalized, culturally appropriate psychosocial and multi-level chronic pain interventions. She was recently selected for the NIH/HEAL National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Program through the University of Michigan.
Clinical Interest
Dr. McGill is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in rehabilitation and pain psychology. Her clinical interest is in cognitive, behavioral, and mindfulness-based interventions for pain management, including for adults with sickle cell disease.
Publications
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Selected Publications:
Holloway, B. M., McGill, L. S., Bediako, S. M. Depressive symptoms and sickle cell pain: The moderating role of internalized stigma. Stigma & Health. 2016; 2(4): 271-280.
Robbins, M. A., McGill, L. S., Holloway, B. M., Bediako, S. M. Sickle cell disease, more than just pain: The mediating role of psychological symptoms. The Southern Medical Journal. 2019; 112(5): 253-258.
McGill, L. S., Hughes, A. J., Carroll, C. P., Bediako, S. M. Illness intrusiveness in adults with sickle cell disease: The role of fatigue. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 2023.
McGill, L. S., Hamilton, K. R., Letzen, J. E., Finan, P. H., Lanzkron, S. M., Smith, M. T., Haythornthwaite, J. A., Campbell, C. M. Depressive and insomnia symptoms sequentially mediate the association between racism-based discrimination in healthcare settings and clinical pain among adults with sickle cell disease. Journal of Pain. 2023; 24(4): 643-654.
Notable Achievements
NIH/HEAL National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Program Award, 2023-2026, 2023-2026
NIH/NIMHD Health Disparities Research Loan Repayment Program Award, 2023-2025
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Advocacy Award, Women in Neuropsychology Committee for the APA Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (Division 40) & Women's Issues in Rehabilitation Section of the APA R, 2023
Dissertation Award, Foundation for Rehabilitation Psychology, 2017

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