CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Address:, Ph.D. 130 Rousso Building 1165 Morris Park Ave Bronx, NY 10461 718-430-3813 1 Elizabeth.Seng@einstein.yu.edu www.elizabethseng.com Education: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology Track, Ohio University, 2012 M.S., Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology Track, Ohio University, 2009 B.A., Psychology, Kent State University, 2005 Career/Academic Appointments 2013-present Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology Ph.D. (Health Emphasis), Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY 2012-2013 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 2012-2013 Clinical Health Psychology Postdoctoral Resident, Psychology Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT 2012-2013 Adjunct Faculty, Psychology Department, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT 2011-2012 Clinical Psychology Intern, Psychology Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT Professional Honors & Recognition International/National/Regional 2013: SBM Meritorious Abstract 2012: SBM Distinguished Student Award Travel Scholarship 2011: SBM Pain SIG Student Research Award 2011: SBM Meritorious Student Abstract University 2011: OU 1 st Place in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Session 3, Student Research and Creativity Activity Expo 2010: OU Graduate Student Senate Travel Award 2005: KSU Distinguished Student Leader Award 2003-2005: KSU Trustee Scholar Grant History: Ohio Headache Association (Research Award) Title: Development of the Acute Medication Self-Efficacy Scale for Headache P.I.:, M.S Project period: 9/2010-9/2011
Bibliography Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts Seng, E.K. & Holroyd, K.A. (2013). Optimal use of acute headache medication: a qualitative examination of behaviors and barriers to their performance. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 53, 9, 1438-1450. Seng, E.K., Driscoll, M.A., Brandt, C.A., Bathulapalli, H., Goulet, J., Silliker, J., Kerns, R.D., & Haskell, S.G. (2013). Prescription Headache Medication in OEF/OIF Veterans: Results from the Women Veterans Cohort Study. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 53, 8, 1312-1322. Seng, E.K., Lovejoy, T.L, & The Project Safer Intervention Team (2013). Reliability and validity of a treatment fidelity assessment for motivational interviewing targeting sexual risk behaviors in people living with HIV/AIDS. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, epub ahead of print. Seng, E.K., & Holroyd, K.A. (2012). Psychiatric comorbidity does not portend poor response to treatment of severe migraine. Cephalalgia, 32, 390-400 Suhr, J. & Seng, E.K. (2012). Neuropsychological Functioning in Migraine: Clinical and Research Implications. Cephalalgia, 32, 1, 39-54. Zhu, Q., Liu, C., Holroyd, K.A. & Seng, E.K. (2011). Status and trends of mobile-health applications for ios devices: a developer s perspective. Journal of Systems and Software, 84, 11, 2022-2033. Seng, E.K. & Holroyd, K.A. (2010). The dynamics of changes in self-efficacy and locus of control expectancies in the behavioral and drug treatment of severe migraine. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 40, 235-247. Editorials/Book Chapters Seng, E.K.. (2013). Headache triggers and causality editorial: a research roadmap and clinical caution. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 53, 4, 5-586. Seng, E., Heapy, A., & Kerns, R.D. (2013). Psychological and behavioral assessment. In H.T. Benzon, J.P. Rathnell, C.L. Wu, D.C. Turk, & C.E. Argoff (Eds.), Raj s Practical Management of Pain, 5 th edition, Philadelphia: Mosby. Published Abstracts/Presentations Seng, E.K., Driscoll, M.A., Brandt, C.A., Bathulapalli, H., Goulet, J. & Haskell S.G. (2013). Does posttraumatic stress disorder influence the relationship between psychological trauma and headache in veterans? Cephalalgia, P395 Minen, M.T., Seng, E.K. & Holroyd, K.A. (2013). Family psychiatric history influences healthcare utilization and disability among people with severe migraine. Cephalalgia, P393 2
Seng, E.K. (2013). When medication use is not routine: optimal use of medications taken as needed. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45, S2, s155. Holroyd, K.A. & Seng, E.K. (2013). The influence of coping on changes in quality of life during migraine treatment. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45, S2, s292. Seng, E.K., Holroyd, K.A. & Lewis, K.L. (2012). Acute medication use across and within headache episodes: A qualitative analysis of the behaviors and barriers required for optimal use of acute headache medications. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 43, S1, B141. Seng, E.K. & Holroyd, K.A. (2012). An examination of medical professional locus of control in the Treatment of Severe Migraine Trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 43, S1, B142. Borchardt, A.R., Patterson, S.M. & Seng, E.K. (April, 2012). The effect of meditation on cortisol: A comparison of meditation techniques to a control group. Poster presentation at the 33rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA. Seng, E.K., Holroyd, K.A. & Nicholson, R.A. (June, 2011). Reliability and validity of the Acute Medication Self-Efficacy Scale for Headache. Poster presentation at the 15th International Headache Congress, Berlin, Germany. Seng, E.K., Holroyd, K.A. (2011). Development of the Acute Medication Self-Efficacy Scale for Headache. Headache, 51, S1, P139. Seng, E.K., Holroyd, K.A., Stensland, M.D. (2011). Locus of control moderates the effect of stress management therapy for chronic tension-type headache on self-efficacy. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 41, S1, 2067. Holroyd, K.A., Seng, E.K., Huckins, J.L., Hill, K., & Himawan, L.K. (2011). Relationships between changes in self-efficacy and migraine coping behaviors with drug and non-drug treatments. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 41, S1, 2068. Seng, E.K., Holroyd, K.A., Lewis, K., Barnhouse, C., & Loochtan, A. (October, 2010). Optimal medication use in headache: A new conceptualization of acute headache medication adherence. Poster session presented at the 2nd European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress, Nice, France. Seng, E.K., Magyar, A., Holroyd, K.A., Cottrell, C.C., & Drew, J.B. (2010). Decreases in catastrophizing are associated with decreases in disability over behavioral migraine treatment. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 17, S1, S222. Seng, E.K., & Holroyd, K.A. (2010). Psychiatric comorbidity is not associated with poor treatment response in severe migraine. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 39, S1, S201. Seng, E.K., Holroyd, K.A., Cottrell, C., & Drew, J.B. (2009). The presence of psychiatric comorbidity does not portend poorer treatment outcome. Cephalalgia, 29, S1, 10-11. 3
Seng, E.K., Holroyd, K.A., Drew, J.B., & Cottrell, C. (2009). Assessment context alters observed relationships between migraine beliefs and migraine-related disability. Cephalalgia, 29, S1, 147. Seng, E.K., Huckins, J.L., & Holroyd, K.A. (2008, November). The role of depressive and anxious symptoms in migraine treatment. Poster session presented at the 42nd Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL. Seng, E.K., Holroyd, K.A., Cottrell, C.K., & Drew, J.B. (2008). Locus of control moderates self efficacy change during behavioral treatment of migraine. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 48, S1, S33-S34. Seng, E.K., Huckins, J.L., & Holroyd, K.A. (2007, June). The relationships of self-efficacy and locus of control in treatment of severe migraine. Poster presentation and discussion at the 49th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society, Los Angeles, CA. Huckins, J.L., Seng, E.K., & Holroyd, K.A. (2007). Do comorbid diagnoses affect a migraine sufferer s coping response? Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33, S1, S103. Courses Primary Instructor 2013 Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY Intellectual Assessment Headache and Adherence 2012-2013 University of New Haven, Psychology Department, West Haven CT Introduction to Psychology, average overall evaluations 4.5/5 2010-2011 Ohio University, Psychology Department, Athens, OH Research Methods, average overall evaluations 4.23/5 Abnormal Psychology, average overall evaluation 4.09/9 Psychology of Health and Illness, average overall evaluation 4.67/5 Teaching Assistant 2006-2008 Ohio University, Psychology Department, Athens, OH Elementary Statistical Reasoning General Psychology Child and Adolescent Psychology Social Psychology of Justice Lectures 2013 Yeshiva University Ferkauf Friends and Family Event, Treating Migraine? Such a Headache! 2011-2013 VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT Clinical Health Psychology Seminar, Parkinson s Disease: Anxiety, Control, and Social Ramifications 4
5 Clinical Health Psychology Seminar, Where Health Happens: Helping Patients Improve Health Behaviors after Leaving Clinic PRIME Research Center Education Seminar, Headaches in OEF/OIF Veterans Clinical Health Psychology Seminar, It s all in my head! The influence of central sensitization in chronic conditions and the role of health psychology Primary Care Clinician Education, Behavioral Approaches to Headache Treatment in Primary Care Research Colloquium, Psychiatric Comorbidity Does Not Portend Poorer Treatment Outcomes Interpersonal Violence Prevention Training for VA CT Providers, You can help prevent domestic violence! AMB Block Intern Training, Motivation Enhancement in Primary Care for Medical Interns PRIME Research Center Education Seminar, Psychosocial Factors in the Treatment of Headache Clinical Health Psychology Seminar, Development of the Acute Medication Self-Efficacy Scale for Headache 2012 Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT Invited Course Lecture, Health Psychology in the VA 2011 SBM Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC Workshop, Applying to Psychology Internships in Behavioral Medicine 2010 Ohio Headache Association Scientific Meeting, Columbus, OH, Invited Lecture, Development of the Acute Medication Self-Efficacy Scale for Headache: Progress and Current Findings 2009 Ohio University College of Medicine, Athens, OH, Resident Seminar, Patient Adherence Supervised Clinical Experience 2012-present Clinical Health Psychology Postdoctoral Resident Psychology Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT Heading Off Headaches Group Health Psychology Primary Care Integrated Neurology Consult Clinic Veterans Pain Education Program Group Pulmonary Rehabilitation Group 2011-2012 Psychology Internship Program, Clinical Health Psychology Track Psychology Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT Health Psychology Primary Care Health Psychology Screening and Evaluation Clinic MOVE Group and MOVE-IT Individual Weight Loss Clinics Chronic Pain Multidisciplinary Clinic Individual Pain Clinic Neuropsychology Assessment Clinic
Interdisciplinary Stroke Clinic Inpatient Consultation Service 2009-2010 Domestic Violence Intervention Program Therapist My Sister s Place, Athens and Logan Counties, OH 2009-2010 Project SAFER Motivational Interviewing Clinician Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH 2010 Adult Headache Practicum Therapist Ohio University Headache Project and Psychology and Social Work Clinic, Athens, OH 2009-2010 Relaxation Response Group Leader Ohio University Department of Psychology, Athens, OH 2008 HeartWorks Trainee HeartWorks Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, O Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens, OH 2007-2008 Clinical Adult Practicum Therapist Ohio University Psychology and Social Work Clinic, Athens, OH Supervision Experience 2012-present Clinical Health Psychology Postdoctoral Resident Psychology Service, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT Supervision: Interns, group and individual health psychology treatment 2010 Supervision Practicum Ohio University Psychology and Social Work Clinic, Athens, OH Supervision: Graduate students, individual adult therapy 2008 Adult Intellectual Assessment Graduate Assistantship Ohio University Psychology Department Supervision: Graduate students, intellectual assessment Professional Service Journal Service 2013 Podcast for Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain 2007-present Reviewer for Cephalalgia, European Journal of Pain, The Journal of Headache and Pain, The Clinical Journal of Pain, The Journal of Pain, Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain Professional Organizations 6 American Psychological Association 2013-present Committee Member, Div 38 Membership Council
2013-present Committee Member, Div 38 Health Research Council 2013-present Committee Member, Div 38 Early Career Professionals Council 2011-present Member, Division 38 2006-present Member American Headache Society 2013-present Committee Member, Electronic Media Committee 2012-present Committee Member, New Investigator & Trainee Section 2007-present Member, Behavioral Interest Group 2007-present Member Society of Behavioral Medicine 2010-present Secretary, International Society of Behavioral Medicine Early Career Initiative Board 2010-2011 Conference Activities Coordinator, Society of Behavioral Medicine Student Special Interest Group 2007-present Member Ohio Psychological Association 2007-2009 Chair for Communication and Membership, Ohio Psychological Association for Graduate Students 2007-2011 Member University Service 2012-present: Mentor, Women in Science at Yale Yale University, New Haven, CT 2010-2011: Clinical Comprehensive Exam Representative, Psychology Department Ohio University, Athens, OH 2008-2009: Student Representative to the Clinical Section, Psychology Department, Ohio University, Athens, OH 2007-2009: Departmental Representative for Psychology, Graduate Student Senate, Ohio University, Athens, OH Public Service 2008: Young Life Leader s Meeting, Athens, OH, Invited Lecturer Mental Health for Young Life Leaders References: Available upon request. 7