Andrea M. Garroway

Andrea M. Garroway, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine. She serves as Assistant Program Director for Communication Coaching and Wellness in the Internal Medicine residency and Director of Behavioral Health Integration at Strong Internal Medicine. Her clinical and educational efforts focus on patient and family-centered communication, psychosocial medicine, and physician wellness.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University (2015)
• MS in Clinical Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University (2011)
• BS in Human Development, Cornell University (2009)

Her research centers on integrating mental health into primary care, interprofessional education, and trauma-informed approaches to medical care. She has published extensively on topics such as interprofessional training, trauma-informed primary care, and patient healthcare experiences. Recent publications address physician resilience, ACE screening disparities, and trauma-sensitive communication.

Key trends in her work include: trauma-informed care across medical settings, interprofessional education models, and optimizing communication in primary care. Her articles span clinical psychology, geriatrics, and medical ethics.

Dr. Garroway teaches resident communication skills and promotes trauma-informed practices. She holds joint appointments in Psychiatry and General Medicine at URMC's School of Medicine and Dentistry.