Associate Professor
Dr. Lent received her PhD in clinical psychology (health emphasis) from Yeshiva University and completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine at Temple University Hospital and the Temple University Center for Obesity Research and Education (CORE). Her research and clinical interests include the cognitive-behavioral treatment of opioid use disorder, obesity and binge eating disorder, as well as psychosocial outcomes in individuals using medical marijuana.
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About Michelle Lent
Dr. Lent received her PhD in clinical psychology (health emphasis) from Yeshiva University and completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine at Temple University Hospital and the Temple University Center for Obesity Research and Education (CORE). Her research and clinical interests include the cognitive-behavioral treatment of opioid use disorder, obesity and binge eating disorder, as well as psychosocial outcomes in individuals using medical marijuana.
| Present | Associate Professor, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ‐ Department of Clinical Psychology | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
obesity treatment and prevention in children and adults, impact of social support on weight loss outcomes in bariatric surgery patients, pediatric obesity treatment, psychosocial factors in bariatric surgery, school and community-based obesity prevention and treatment initiatives, food addiction, urban consumer food purchasing behaviors, and cognitive-behavioral interventions for adult obesity
Grants
| 2012 - 2014 | The role of social support in bariatric surgery weight and behavioral outcomes |
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Professional Service and Affiliations
| Present | Member, American Psychological Association | Present | Member, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery | Present | Member, The Obesity Society |
Courses
- CPSY 664: Psychology of Eating and Weight Disorders
- CPSY 713: Practicum VIII
- CPSY 653: Practicum II
- CPSY 662: Behavior Therapy
| PhD, Yeshiva University ‐ Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis) | ||
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Links
Contact Information
P: 215-871-6138
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