Education and Training

Internship

APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship - Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

Pediatric Psychology Fellowship - Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Board Certification

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) Certification

Undergraduate Degree

BS in Psychology - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Graduate Degree

PhD in Psychology - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
MS in Psychology - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Titles and Academic Titles

Pediatric Psychologist

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Conditions Treated

Departments and Services

Publications

Papers

2020

Parrish, C., Haines, R.T., Stewart, D., Szabo, M., Caradec, J., Ziegfeld, S., Reynolds, E., & Ostrander, R.: Assessing Child Quality of Life Impairments following Pediatric Burn Injuries: Rasch analysis of the Children's Dermatology Life Quality Index.   Quality of Life Research Journal 29(4): 1083-1091, 2020 Notes: doi: 10.1007/s11136-019-02380-w.

2019

Enlow, P.T., Brown Kirschman, K.J., Mentrikoski, J., Szabo, M.M., Butz, C., Aballay, A. M., & Duncan, C.L.: The role of youth coping strategies and caregiver psychopathology in predicting post-traumatic stress symptoms in pediatric burn survivors. Journal of Burn Care and Research 40(5): 620-626, 2019.

2017

Duncan, C.L., Szabo, M.M., & Mentrikoski, J.M. (2017). Pediatric Burns. In Roberts, M.C. & Steele, R.G. (Eds.), Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, 5th edition. The Guildford Press: New York, NY.

2016

Duncan, C.L., Enlow, P.T., Szabo, M.M., Tolchin, E., Kelly, R.W., Castanon, L., & Aballay, A.M. (2016). Active Leptospermum Honey for the treatment of partial thickness facial burns: A case series. Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 29, 349-355. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000484666.83140.b0.

Szabo, M.M., Urich, M.A., Duncan, C.L., & Aballay, A. (2016). Patient adherence to burn care: A systematic review of the literature. Burns, 42, 484-491. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.08.010

2015

Barakat, L.P., Li, Y., Hobbie, W.L., Ogle, S.K., Hardie, T., Volpe, E.M., Szabo, M.M., Reilly, M., & Deatrick, J.A. (2015). Health-related quality of life of adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood brain tumors. Psycho-Oncology, 24, 804-811. doi: 10.1002/pon.3649.

2014

Robinson, M.R., Daniel, L.C., O’Hara, E.O., Szabo, M.M., & Barakat, L.P. (2014). Insurance status as a sociodemographic risk factor for functional outcomes and health-related quality of life among youth with sickle cell disease. Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 36, 51-56. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000000013.

Tien, K.J., Goodie, J.L., Duncan, C.L., Szabo, M.M., & Larson, N.A. (2014). Is it asthma or a panic attack? A case study of asthma and anxiety in an adolescent male. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 2, 142-152.

2013

Smith, K.E., Patterson, C.A., Szabo, M.M., Tarazi, R.A., & Barakat, L.P. (2013). Predictors of academic achievement for school-age children with sickle cell disease. Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 6, 5-20. doi: 10.1080/1754730X.2012.760919

2012

Barakat, L.P., Schwartz, L.A., Szabo, M.M., Hussey, H.M., & Bunin, G.R. (2012). Factors that contribute to post-treatment follow-up care for survivors of childhood cancer. Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice, 6, 155-162. doi: 10.1007/s11764-011-0206-6

2011

Hocking, M.C., Hobbie, W.L., Deatrick, J.A., Lucas, M.S., Szabo, M.M., Volpe, E. M., & Barakat, L.P. (2011). Neurocognitive and family functioning and quality of life among young adult survivors of childhood brain tumors. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 25, 942-962. doi: 10.1080/13854046.2011.580284

Books

Chapters

2017

Duncan, C.L., Szabo, M.M., & Mentrikoski, J.M.: Pediatric Burns.  Handbook of Pediatric Psychology, 5th edition. Roberts, M.C. & Steele, R.G. (eds.). The Guildford Press: New York, NY. 2017.

Posters and Presentations

2021

Kelleher, J., Corman McBride, L., Johnson, R., Szabo, M., Moffett, K., & Duncan, C.: Relations between anxiety, internal health locus of control, and treatment responsibility in youth with cystic fibrosis. Poster presented at Virtual Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. April 2021.

Nelson, C.I., Szabo, M.M., Lilly, C., Manegold, E., Riedel, R., Rouster, A., & Duncan, C.L.: Sleep patterns and associated factors in children and adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Poster presented at Virtual Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. April 2021.

Invited Lectures

2022

Szabo, MM. "Psychological Treatment of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders," Graduate Seminar in Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA. June 2022.

2021

Szabo, MM. "Working as a Pediatric GI Psychologist, " Master's Seminar in Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ. Oct 2021.

Szabo, MM. "Psychological Treatment of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders," Department of Behavioral Medicine Didactic Series, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ. Oct 2021.

2020

Szabo, MM. "Psychological Treatment of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders," Department of Behavioral Medicine Didactic Series, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ. Aug 2020.

Szabo, MM. "Brain-Gut Considerations: Psychological Vulnerabilities in Celiac Disease," Celiac Psychosocial Health Continuing Education Program, enduring online program sponsored by Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC. Feb 2020.

Awards and Honors

2015, Don Hake Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Career, West Virginia University

2011–2012, HERF Fellowship, West Virginia University

2009, Drexel University Psychology Senior Research Award

2009, Drexel University Senior First Honors Award for Psychology

2009, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

2009, Best Overall Presentation at the 4th Annual Philadelphia Psi Chi Research Day

2009, 3rd Place in Undergraduate Humanities/Social Sciences Division at the Drexel University College of Arts & Sciences Research Day

2008,  Jeanne D. Brugger Award for the Outstanding Junior Psychology Major

2008, Health Psychology Award at the 3rd Annual Philadelphia Psi Chi Research Day

2007–2008, The Howley Family Co-operative Education Plan Award

2007, Drexel University Peer Counselor of the Term

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2022-present, Editorial Board, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology
2021, Ad hoc Reviewer, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology

Academic and Institutional Committees

2020-present, Behavior Health Seminar Committee, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
2019-present, Center for GI Motility Annual Education Day Planning Committee, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition
2019-present, Center for Pediatric Eosinophilic Disorders Annual Education Day Planning Committee, Divisions of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition and Allergy & Immunology
2017-present, Training Advisory Committee, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2020-present, American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
 - 2020-present, Health Sciences Advisory Committee
2011-present, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Division 53)
2007-present, Society of Pediatric Psychology (APA Division 54)
- 2022-present, Co-chair, Pediatric Gastroenterology Special Interest Group
2007-present, American Psychological Association