Elizabeth Muenks

Dr. Elizabeth Muenks is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She serves as the Clinical Director of Psychology Services for the Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics (HMCT) Division, focusing on psychosocial care for cancer patients, families, and caregivers.

• Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Saint Louis University), MA in Clinical Psychology (Washburn University), BS in Psychology (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse)
• Licensure: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Her research and clinical work integrate cancer psychology with diversity and cultural competence, addressing health disparities through training, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She chairs the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Diversity Committee and serves on the KUMC Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Psychological Association (APA), Division 38 (Health Psychology), Member (2009–Present)
• APA, Division 45 (Diversity and Ethnic Minority), Member (2009–Present)

Dr. Muenks' clinical expertise spans hematologic malignancies, cellular therapy, and psychosomatic medicine, with active involvement in the KU Cancer Center Onco-Psychology Program since 2016.