Megan N Parker, PhD (she/her)

As a sneak peak, 67% of adolescents with PCOS in the Military Health System had a cormorbid psychiatric diagnosis and 56% were prescribed a psychotropic medication. These rates are high & the development of tailored mental support for this population is needed!

I did a happy dance when I learned I will get to present my new research on the mental health of adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the joint World Congress Pediatric Gynocology/ @naspag.bsky.social meeting this spring!

So grateful to the teens who shared their experiences with us to help develop the Co-occurring Insecurities Model, a new working theoretical model to explain the link between #foodinsecurity and #bingeeating. Full text: authors.elsevier.com/a/1loUMiVKTo...

Directory of Psychology PhD Programs & Internship Sites

A yr or two ago we added a clinical internship tab to our database of ED training opportunities. Def double check with program’s current resources. I only update the internship tab if someone sends me a message about a site

Link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

🚨 Mark your calendar: Oct 2.
Sanford's FREE virtual Eating Disorders Research Summit brings 4 world-class scientists to discuss treatments for BED, tech-driven prevention, GI health in malnutrition, and brain reward pathways.
Don’t miss it—register now: www.eeds.com/live/794837
#EatingDisorders

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Psychological & Brain Sciences Position Summary This position will primarily support the implementation of a newly funded National Institute of Mental Health R01 grant focused on optimizing a digital chatbot intervention for eating...

📣 I'm recruiting a postdoc to work on a newly-funded R01 aiming to optimize a digital intervention for #eatingdisorders and contribute to other research in this space! Remote candidates may be considered. Start spring/sum 26 (or sooner!). Pls share!

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It sounds like you know what you’re doing :) go with your gut!

That makes sense. Grad school sometimes felt like a lifetime of stress bundled into in 5 years. It’s been weird adjusting out of it, but a good weird. You’re in the home stretch (definitely definitely)

Also, congrats on being at this stage 🎉 What a HUGE milestone! You are so close to being done!

I talked higher level about the ideas behind my “productivity” (clinical training, lines of research) and my intentional integration of the two; with my gaps being things the site offers training in. I second not spending too much time on them! I’m happy to share mine with if it is helpful.

🌟The REPEAT Lab at VCU (PI: Dr. Annie Haynos) in Richmond, VA is hiring a clinical research coordinator! 🌟 We use various methods (fMRI, EMA, computational modeling) to study neurobiological mechanisms and treatment for eating disorders & other disorders of rigidity. Post will be open for 1 week! 🧠📊

Thanks, Claire!!! I hope you are hanging in there! You are so close to the end yourself!

Thanks, Marley ☺️ I hope you are doing well and get a break from the grind during the summer!

I am fortunate to have found more friends and mentors during internship, and I am excited to continue expanding my research with them during post doc!

Words cannot describe how meaningful it was to have my family convene in DC to watch me graduate last weekend. I wouldn’t have made it to the finish line without my family, mentors, and friends. USU is a wonderfully unique university that I am lucky to have attended.

Learn what it's like to engage in research and be part of a teen advocacy board! What are we doing? Our current teen advisory board will:

ACOG Endorsed The following documents have ACOG’s endorsement and are listed in order of endorsed date.

The American College of OB/GYN’s website is now hosting the critical documents purged by the CDC

This is what every professional medical organization should be doing right now

#MedSky

www.acog.org/clinical/cli...

ABCT student Sig 3rd annual research symposium

🚨 CALLING ALL UNDERGRADUATE, POST-BACC, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS!

The ABCT Student SIG is excited to announce that we are now ACCEPTING PROPOSALS for our third annual Student Research Symposium!

Check out the thread below for more info on this FREE & VIRTUAL event! #ABCTStudentSymposium2025

Sharing a postdoc opening at the Suicide Prevention Institute at UNC. Suicide prevention is broadly defined & there is some flexibility with the clinical rotations. Bonus, you get to work with Sarah LeMay-Russell, who is a truly wonderful colleague & supervisor!
unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/292...

Effect of Lifestyle Modifications on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Predominantly Young Adults: A Systematic Review To improve counseling and outcomes for the adolescent population (ages 10-24-years-old), with polycystic ovary syndrome we conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials with the primary objective to generate evidence-based recommendations for which lifestyle interventions with or without medications lead to the best outcomes.

My 1st PCOS project is published! Led by Dr. Long, we reviewed RCTs testing lifestyle modifications for AYA with PCOS. Interventions generally improved PCOS symptoms, but the complete lack of studies testing comprehensive, evidence-based lifestyle programs is concerning.
tinyurl.com/3r2vc2c5

I’ve been gaining experience working with teens with functional neurological disorder (FND) on internship. I’ve learned a TON and love the work. Here is a short special issue on the tx approach for FND, with contributions from my excellent med-psych PHP supervisors www.rimed.org/rimedicaljou...

Much appreciated! I see team specific accounts but sadly the 2 Robbie’s haven’t made their way over here

I’m not sure what a starter pack is or how to join, but will there also be one for premiere league fans?

Early Career SIG Abstract Award 2024 Please complete the fields below by February 18th, 2024 (by 11:59 pm ET) Award Information We are offering 3 awards across 2 categories. Limited 1 submission per applicant. Research-focused (2 award...

🚨REMINDER 🚨: Don't forget to submit your abstract for consideration to the #ICED2024 #AED ECR SIG best abstract award!

⭐️Submissions close 18-Feb-2024⭐️

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If you have any questions, please reach out!

If you are not an AED member, you can join using the below link, then follow the instructions for non-Early Career SIG members www.aedweb.org/membership/j...

Here are the registration steps for

AED & Early Career SIG members
drive.google.com/file/d/17SzK...

AED members who are not Early Career SIG members
drive.google.com/file/d/1ZEui...

email me your questions at Megan.parker.ctr AT usuhs.edu

#PsychSciSky, have you ever wondered about harnessing AI to reduce your clinical demands… then we have a webinar for you!

On Thursday Nov 16. @ 12pm ET, Dr. Shiri Sadeh-Sharvit will share her unique expertise on existing AI tools designed to support clinical practice.

Registration link to come.

We are happy to share our new commentary on why using language inclusively for transgender people is perfectly appropriate biologically, socially, and scientifically. A 🧵 on the commentary by @andyperfors.bsky.social, @spiantado.bsky.social, & me

Get to know your mutual. List ten things you’re into:

1. Arts & crafts (embroidery, jewelry, painting, etc)👩‍🎨
2. A24 films 📽️
3. Baking🧁
4. Phone calls w family/friends📞
5. Live music🪩
6. EPL (go hammers!)🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
7. QCODE podcasts🎧
8. Exploring local breweries/cafes 🍻&☕️
9. Jigsaw puzzles🧩
10. Used 📚 stores