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Behavioral Sciences Faculty at AUA Deborah Gerrity PhD Associate Professor & Chair University Counselor dgerrity <at> auamed <dot> net Deborah Gerrity, Ph.D., a Counseling Psychologist, is an Associate Professor in Behavioral Sciences and the University Counselor. Prior to coming to AUA, she taught at at the University at Buffalo, SUNY in Counseling Psychology and Purdue University. Her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, masters in Community Counseling, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and doctoral internship were all completed at the University of Maryland at College Park. Her counseling and research interests are in the areas of group counseling and women’s issues, including sexual abuse, sexual harassment, infertility, and gender role socialization. Deborah has authored or co-authored over 20 journal articles, research reports, manuscripts, and book chapters. In 2002 and 2004, she received the Outstanding Research Article on Groups Award from the Association For Specialists In Group Work. She is a co-advisor of the AUA American Medical Student Association and the AUA American Medical Women’s Association and participates in a variety of outreach activities in the Antiguan community Don Kastuk PhD Professor & University Counselor dkastuk <at> auamed <dot> net Dr. Kastuk earned a Master’s and a PhD degree in psychology from York University in Canada, and in 1999 began work as a medical school professor. He also holds a Master’s of Science degree in Hyperbaric Medicine. Dr. Kastuk has been involved in a variety of research areas including research on the influence of sex hormones on brain function, decompression studies, as well as his dissertation area concerning the recovery of cognitive skills in the brain injured. Dr. Kastuk is also a certified professional SCUBA diving instructor, and holds various certifications in the field of first aid and emergency treatment. Jim Rice RhD Associate Professor & University Counselor jrice <at> auamed <dot> net Dr. James M. Rice is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Science. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wright State University, his Master’s degree in Psychology from Drake University, and his Doctoral degree in Rehabilitation from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois. He was an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Cloud State University, and at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Dr. Rice is currently also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Rice has published fifteen peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters. A licensed Psychologist, his primary research interests include psychosocial aspects and coping with chronic disease and disability. |
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