Meet the Graduates

Listed below are recent graduates of the program and their current employment setting:

Class of 2021

Onyinyechi Anukem

2021
Doctoral Program: Saint Louis University
Internship: University of Miami Counseling Center
Current Position: Las Vegas Veterans Hospital

Patchawan Phunwutikorn

2021
Doctoral Program: California School of Professional Psychology
Internship: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Current Position: Henry Ford Genesys - Bariatric Program

Tiffany Polzin

2021
Doctoral Program: Michigan School of Psychology
Internship: Saginaw Veterans Hospital
Current Position: Saginaw Veterans Hospital
Psychology Fellows 2021

Class of 2020

Yen-Ju Lee, Ph.D.

2020
Doctoral Program: University of Detroit-Mercy
Internship: Asian Americans for Community Involvement, San Jose, CA
Current Position: McLaren Flint, Assoc. Director of Behavioral Medicine, Family Medicine

Lindsey Hunt, Ph.D.

2020
Doctoral Program: University of Detroit-Mercy
Internship: Wasatch Mental Health
Current Position: Spectrum Health

Rebecca Sewell, Psy.D

2020
Doctoral Program: Midwestern University
Internship: University of Texas, Health Science Center at Tyler
Current Position: Integrated Primary Care, Bon Secours Mercy Health

Class of 2019

Carter Comrie, Ph.D.

2019
Doctoral Program: University of Detroit-Mercy
Internship: Central Washington University
Current Position: Private Practice

Chase Grosse, Psy.D

2019
Doctoral Program: Mercer University
Internship: University of Texas
Current Position: Director of Behavioral Science for Family Medicine Residency

Hayley E. Frey, Psy.D.

2019
Doctoral Program: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Internship: The Emily Program
Current Position: Private Practice

Class of 2018

Laci Zawilinski, Ph.D.

2018
Doctoral Program: University of Southern Mississippi
Internship: John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
Current Position: Behavioral Health Director Family Medicine Residency Henry Ford | St. John Providence

Megan Meade-Higgins, PsyD

2018
Doctoral Program: Michigan School of Professional Psychology
Internship: Eastwood Clinics, St. Clair Shores, MI
Current Position: Private Practice

Class of 2017

Laura Daniels, Ph.D.

2017
Doctoral Program: East Carolina University
Internship: Cherokee Health Systems
Current Position: Director of Behavioral Science for Family Medicine Residency

Class of 2016

Jessica Van Huyesse, Ph.D.

2016
Doctoral Program: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Internship: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Charleston, West Virginia
Current Position: Director, Eating Disorder Program

Valerie Ball, Psy.D.

2016
Doctoral Program: Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Internship: Linden Oaks at Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL
Current Position: Private Practice

Class of 2015

Danika Perry, Psy.D.

2015
Doctoral Program: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship: Center for Brief Therapy at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Current Position: Pediatric Integrated Primary Care

Class of 2014

Grant Heller, Ph.D.

2014
Doctoral Program: University of Detroit Mercy
Internship: Battle Creek VAMC
Current Position: Psychologist for Neurology and Clinical Neuropsychology

Class of 2013

Rose Anne Illes, Ph.D.

2013
Doctoral Program: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Internship: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Current Position: Director of Behavioral Science for Family Medicine Residency

Sylvia Malcore, Ph.D.

2013
Doctoral Program: University of Detroit-Mercy
Internship: John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Current Position: Psychologist for Spine & Pain Management

Class of 2012

Aaron Grace, Psy.D.

2012
Doctoral Program: Baylor University
Internship: Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center
Current Position: Director of Behavioral Science for Family Medicine Residency

“This program paved my way to my career in medical education. When I was interviewing for positions, I not only had the confidence that I was one of the most prepared candidates for a faculty position, but I also had educational experiences listed on my CV and curricular material to hit the ground running. Graduates from this program are in leadership roles within the fields of clinical psychology, primary care, and medical education. Networking made easy.!”

Laura Daniels, Ph.D. (2017)