Dr. Pellegrino completed her UF internship with an emphasis on Medical/Health Psychology in 2014-2015. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi, completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center, and is currently Director of Behavioral Health at The Hartford Healthcare Headache Center in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Name: Brooke Pellegrino
Area of focus: Health Psychology
Why did you choose this program?
I chose this program because of the diverse range of Health Psychology experiences offered and for the chance to work with an excellent Health Psychology faculty and the team of other interns. The size of the intern class was very beneficial as a professional and personal support network.
What was your favorite part of the internship program?
My favorite part of the internship program was the dedication to intern development. UF’s main priority was for the intern to have a diverse range of positive experiences and was not simply focused on using their interns as more affordable labor like some other internship programs.
What was something that surprised you about the program?
One thing that surprised me the most about the Health Psychology rotation was the push for work-life balance by the faculty. The Health Psychology faculty are laid back and flexible and they encourage these same characteristics in the interns.
What was something that surprised you about the program?
One thing that surprised me the most about the Health Psychology rotation was the push for work-life balance by the faculty. The Health Psychology faculty are laid back and flexible and they encourage these same characteristics in the interns.
How did your CHP internship prepare you for your future career as a professional?
This internship prepared me for my career as a professional by offering me a diverse range of Health Psychology experiences and giving me a window into work-life balance as a professional. These experiences helped me be more informed about my career options as a Health Psychologist and serve as a reminder to me that I can be an effective professional without burning myself out.
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