Paul M. Robins, PhD Paul M. Robins, PhD, is the director of the Psychology Internship Program, and a psychologist in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment Disabilities Fellowship Program at CHOP. Areas of Expertise: Chronic illness and family coping, Functional disorders, Secondary traumatic stress, Training Locations: Psychiatry and Behavioral Science in University City, PA Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467) Education and Training InternshipThe Children's Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Detroit, Mich.Undergraduate DegreeBA, Psychology - Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MIGraduate DegreeMA, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MIPhD, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Titles and Academic Titles Director, Psychology Internship ProgramClinic Director, The Family Stress and Illness ProgramProfessor of Clinical Psychology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Departments and Services Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellowship ProgramFamily Stress and Illness Program Research Interests Chronic abdominal painSecondary traumatic stress Awards and Honors 2009-15, Education Leadership Conference Invitee, American Psychological Association 2015, Cynthia D. Belar Education Advocacy Distinguished Service Award, American Psychological Association, Board of Educational Affairs 2014, Diane Willis Award, Society of Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association (awarded for most impactful article appearing in Journal of Pediatric Psychology) 2013, Nominee, Board of Professional Affairs, American Psychological Association 2012, Service Award, Society of Pediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association Editorial and Academic Positions Editorial positions 2015, Guest Editor, Special Issue, Best Training Practices in Pediatric Psychology, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology 2013-present, Associate Editor, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology|2012-present, Editorial Board (Inaugural), Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology2008-present, Editorial Board, Journal of Pediatric Psychology Ad Hoc Reviewer Journal of Pediatric PsychologyJournal of Family PsychologyGerman Research Foundation and the Federal Ministry of Research and EducationPediatricsAmerican Psychologist Academic Committees 2015-present, Member, Academic Clinician Advisory Committee, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Institutional Committees 2014-present, Advisor, Faculty Advising Program, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2014-present, Member, Faculty Affairs Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2013-present, Faculty Coordinator, Penn Behavioral Health Mind Continuing Education Program, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2012-present, Member, Psychology Promotion Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2011-present, Member, Graduate Education Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2006-present, Member, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Leadership Team, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2001-present, Chair, Training Advisory Committee, Department of Psychology, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Leadership and Memberships Memberships in Professional Organizations International 1999-present, Functional Brain-Gut Research Group, Member National 2015, External Faculty Promotion Reviewer (Harvard School of Medicine, Oklahoma Medical College, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine/University of Pennsylvania) 2014-present, American Psychological Association, Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice (Division 54 Liaison) 2013, American Psychological Association (Integrative Care Outreach Working Group 2013-2014, Society of Pediatric Psychology (Presidential Initiative on Work Force Issues appointee) 2013-present, Society of Pediatric Psychology (Task Force on Integrative Care appointee) 2012-2014, Society of Pediatric Psychology (Task Force on Competencies and Best Training Practices in Pediatric Psychology appointee) 2012-present, Society of Pediatric Psychology (Fellows Committee) 2010-2013, Society of Pediatric Psychology (Executive Board, Member-at-Large for Student Training and Development, elected) Chair, Student Travel Award Chair, Student Poster Award Chair, Routh Student Research Grant Chair, Student Research Award Chair, Lizette Peterson Homer Injury Prevention Grant Chair, CDC Injury Prevention Award 2006-present, American Psychological Association (Division 54 Mentor) 2009-2011, Educational Consultant, Animas Corporation 2006-present, American Psychological Association, Education Directorate (Federal Education Advocacy Regional Coordinator) 2010-present, American Psychological Association, Office of Accreditation (Internship Site Reviewer, 2003-2010; Internship Site Visit Chair) 1987-present, American Psychological Association (Member, Division 53 Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Division 54 Society of Pediatric Psychology)