Education
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1972)
M.A., Duke University (1979)
PhD: Psychology, Duke University (1984)
Areas of Interest
- Alternative and complementary therapy education
- Health beliefs
- Mindfulness meditation
- Homeopathy
- Spirituality
- Gerontology
- Women’s health issues
Publications
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News
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Fall Department Highlights
UNC SOM Academy of Educators (AOE) Dr Christine Lathren joins the UNC SOM Academy of Educators (AOE). The AOE was founded in October 2006 as a part of the School’s strategic plan to enhance research and scholarship towards excellence in teaching. Fall Posters and Presentations American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Annual Conference … Read more
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‘Auspicious coincidences’ led to Massey Award
At the UNC School of Medicine, pioneering researcher Susan Gaylord directs the program on integrative medicine. By Josh McCormack, University Communications Republished from the Well. Susan Gaylord has made a career studying mindfulness and medicine. (Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill) Susan Gaylord came to UNC-Chapel Hill in 1968 to study zoology and psychology. She never dreamt that … Read more
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Gaylord receives 2025 Massey Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Gaylord,on receiving the 2025 Massey Distinguished Service Award! Established in 1980 by C. Knox Massey ’25 of Durham, the award honors exceptional contributions by university employees. Winners are selected through campus nominations and receive a $10,000 stipend and an award citation Dr. Susan Gaylord, a research psychologist and Associate Professor, serves … Read more
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PCORI Award: Comparing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy versus Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Autistic Adults
Dr. Susan Gaylord, Director of UNC PM&R’s Program on Integrative Medicine, joins Brenna Maddox, PhD (UNC Dept of Psychiatry) and Micah Mazukek, PhD (University of Virginia) in a collaborative study of mental health interventions for adults with autism. The study will compare the effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) versus Mindfulness therapy for mental health conditions … Read more
