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Dr. Gabriel Cartagena is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and serves as the Clinical Director of the Yale Psycho-Oncology Program (YPOP) at Yale Cancer Center/Smilow Cancer Hospital. He is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psycho-oncology, health psychology, and behavioral medicine, with a focus on cancer survivorship and health equity.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology (Health Psychology focus), University of Florida (2022)
- Predoctoral Fellowship, Yale School of Medicine – Clinical/Community Psychology Internship Program (2022)
- Postdoctoral Residency in Health Psychology, VA Connecticut Healthcare System / Yale School of Medicine (2023)
Research Interests:
Dr. Cartagena’s research spans psycho-oncology, health communication, medical education, and health equity. He investigates how patients communicate with providers and support systems, and develops programs to improve communication in cancer care. His work also explores how communication strategies can enhance cancer prevention and survivorship outcomes.
Clinical Focus:
As Clinical Director of YPOP, he provides psychological care to cancer survivors and oversees clinical training for predoctoral psychology interns. His clinical interests include chronic illness adaptation, trauma-informed care, tobacco cessation, sleep medicine, and reproductive health in oncology settings.
Scientific Awards:
- Health Equity Scholar – American Psychosocial Oncology Society (2022)
- Distinguished Graduate Student in Professional Psychology – American Psychological Association (2022)
- Meritorious Researcher – Society of Behavioral Medicine (2020)
Professional Affiliations:
Dr. Cartagena is actively involved in national organizations such as the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and the Council for Clinical Health Psychology Training Programs, where he serves as a board member and reviewer.
Languages: English, Spanish
