Kirsten Nicole Bonifacio, PhD

Kirsten Nicole Bonifacio, PhD
Kirsten Nicole Bonifacio, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine


Biosketch

Kirsten Bonifacio, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist and a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. She completed her internship in health psychology at the National Psychology Training Consortium where she specialized in integrated primary care. Her post-doctoral training in pediatric psychology was at Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, where she was actively involved in resident physician training. She is currently a pediatric psychologist in the Hematology/Oncology service at Bronson Children's Hospital. Her clinical and professional work is focused on improving coping, adaptation, and adherence for children with medical conditions and their families.

  • Education and Training

    • Postdoctoral Fellowship 2021, Pediatric Psychology, Hurley Medical Center
    • Internship 2020, Health Psychology, Valley Oaks Health/Riggs Community Health Center, National Psychology Training Consortium
    • PhD 2020, School Psychology, Indiana University
    • MS 2017, Educational Psychology, Indiana University
    • BS 2014, Psychology, Central Michigan University
  • Research

    • Treatment Adherence
    • Psychological Treatment
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Pediatric Psychology
    • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
    • Integrated Behavioral Health
    • Family Adaptation to Chronic Illness