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    Sue Barton, PhD, PsyD - Psychology, Behavioral Health

    Sue Barton, PhD, PsyD - Psychology, Behavioral Health



    Dr. Sue Barton reviews behavioral health content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. Barton is a Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine-Emerita at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine in Sacramento, California.

    Education and Training

    MS: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1973

    PhD: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1975

    Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern: University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, 1989–1990

    PsyD: California Graduate School of Family Psychology, San Rafael, CA, 1990

    Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow: Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, CA, 1990–1991

    Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow: University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, 1991–1992

    Academic Appointments

    University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA:

    • Clinical Professor Emeritus
    • Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine-Emerita, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 2005–2007
    • Associate Director of Behavioral Health Center, University of California Health System, 1996–2007
    • Director of Behavioral Science Education, Director of Psychology Training, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 1992–2007
    • Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 1999–2005
    • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 1993–1999
    • Acting Director of Behavior Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 1992–1993
    • Staff Psychologist and Part-Time Faculty, Department of Community Medicine, 1990–1992

    Financial Disclosure

    This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.

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