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Voluntary Faculty

Voluntary faculty are typically clinicians or others who are employed outside of the School but make significant contributions to department programs at the medical center or at affiliate institutions.

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Jennifer Kilkus, PhD, ABPP

Assistant Clinical Professor
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About

Biography

Dr. Kilkus is an Assistant Clinical Professor and voluntary faculty within the Department of Psychiatry. As a board certified clinical health psychologist, Dr. Kilkus is particularly interested in the relationships between behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and biological factors in the prevention and treatment of health and disease. Her primary focus is in oncology.

Dr. Kilkus is the author of Navigating Cancer: Research Supported Tools to Help you Cope with the Emotional and Physical Impact of Cancer.

Last Updated on March 22, 2026.

Appointments

  • Psychiatry

    Assistant Clinical Professor
    Primary

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Postdoctoral Fellowship
WellStar Health System (2015)
PhD
University of Kentucky, Clinical Psychology (2014)
Predoctoral Internship
University of Kentucky (2014)

Research

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Honors

  • honor

    Early Career Achievement Award

  • honor

    WellStar Quality Award

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