Emily Mroz, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
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Biography
Dr. Mroz (she/ her) completed her PhD in Psychology and Gerontology at the University of Florida in 2021. During her graduate training, she also served as a Quality Implement Manager and affiliated researcher with the Department of Neurology, College of Medicine. Her research examines pathways to positive and maladaptive psychological outcomes for seriously ill individuals and their informal family caregivers. Dr. Mroz also develops tools and techniques to improve palliative care communication.
Education & Training
- PhDUniversity of Florida, Psychology (2021)
- MSUniversity of Florida, Psychology (2017)
- BAUniversity at Buffalo - State University of New York, Psychology and Gerontological Health and Human Services (2015)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Scholars Poster Award | Gerontological Society of America | 2020 |
| Leighton Cluff Aging Research Paper Award | Institute for Learning in Retirement | 2020 |
| Richard Kalish Student Paper Award | Association for Death Education and Counseling | 2020 |
| Research Poster Award | University of Florida Institute on Aging | 2019 |
Departments & Organizations
- Geriatric Medicine
- Patient Priorities Care