Robert H. Pietrzak PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Biographical Info

Robert H. Pietrzak completed a B.A. in Psychology at Clark University, and M.P.H. in Epidemiology and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Connecticut. Following a clinical internship at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Dr. Pietrzak joined the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences Division of the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. His primary research interests include the epidemiology of traumatic stress and resilience across the lifespan; the relationship between psychopathology and cognitive function, and neuropsychological assessment methodology.

Education & Training

B.A.

Clark University (2001)

M.P.H.

University of Connecticut (2003)

Ph.D. Clin

University of Connecticut (2008)

Internship in Clinical Psychology

VA Connecticut Healthcare System-West Haven, Psychology Service (2007 - 2008)

Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, Neuropsychology (2008 - 2010)

Honors & Recognition

• Chaim and Bela Danieli Young Professional Award
  International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (2012)
• Durand Jacobs Award
  McGill University (2003)
• Career Development Award
  Anxiety Disorders Association of America (2010)
• Outstanding Student of Psychology Award
  Connecticut Psychological Association (2006)
• Patrick H. DeLeon Prize for Outstanding Student Contribution to the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy
  American Psychological Association, Division 55, American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy (2005,2006,2008)
• Mulvihill Medal
  Graduate Program in Public Health, University of Connecticut (2004)
• National Council on Problem Gambling Master’s Thesis Award
  National Council on Problem Gambling (2004)

Professional Service

• Graduate Student Representative, American Psychological Association, Division 55 – American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy (2008 - 2009)
• At Large Delegate, Advancing the Science or Education, Training, and Practice in Trauma: Developing the New Haven Model (04/24/2013 - 04/25/2013)
• International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (01/01/2013 - 12/31/2013)
• Conference Planning Committee Member, Anxiety Disorders Association of America (01/01/2010 - 01/01/2012)