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Joyce A. Corsica, PhD

Director of Outpatient Psychotherapy & Director of Bariatric Psychology
Associate Professor, Division of Behavioral Sciences, RUSH Medical College
Associate Chair, Professional Development
Education

PhD, Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School
Internship, University of Florida/Shands Hospital
Fellowship in obesity, University of Florida/Shands Hospital

Research Areas

Weight management, eating-related issues, evaluation and interventions for bariatric surgery candidates and  patients with emotional eating, evaluation and interventions for behavioral weight loss and behavioral change

Contact Info:

1645 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 400
Chicago, IL  60612
Phone: (312) 942-5932
Fax: (312) 942-4990
Links:
Biography

After completing specialized doctoral and postdoctoral training in health psychology and obesity, Joyce Corsica, PhD, began her career at Rush University Medical Center in 2002. At Rush, Corsica works with patients, conducts research and serves as director of the Outpatient Psychotherapy and Behavioral Medicine Program, the Bariatric Surgery Behavioral Health Program, and the Doctoral Psychology Internship Program. 

Honors and Activities
  • Nominated for the Positive Learning Environment Award by students, Rush Medical College, 2014
  • APA Women in Leadership Training Award, 2013-14
  • Nominated for APPIC Award for Excellence in Training by interns, 2013
  • Second Place Award, Midwest Pain Society Poster Competition, 2009 and 2010
  • AAMC Women Faculty Professional Development Award, 2004
Publications

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=joyce+corsica

Grants

Charles J and Margaret Roberts Grant (2010-12)
Title: Impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program with and without a stress eating inoculation module
Role: Principal Investigator

Rush University Medical Center Incubator Award (2010-12)
Title: Food addiction in bariatric surgery outcome
Role: Principal Investigator

Rush University Medical Center Incubator Award (2009-11)
Title: Sleep apnea and weight loss
Role: Co- Investigator