Maya Helene Doyle

Dr. Maya Helene Doyle is a Professor of Social Work at Quinnipiac University's School of Health Sciences and Associate Professor of Medical Sciences at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. With over 20 years of clinical experience in pediatric nephrology at Children's Hospital at Montefiore, she coordinates the Ruth Gottscho Dialysis Program at Frost Valley YMCA. Her dual academic appointments reflect interdisciplinary expertise bridging social work and medical sciences.

Education

• BA, SUNY College Geneseo
• MSW, New York University Silver School of Social Work
• PhD, New York University Silver School of Social Work

Research Focus

Dr. Doyle's research examines psychosocial dimensions of rare/chronic illnesses across the lifespan, particularly focusing on: healthcare transitions from pediatric to adult care, interprofessional education models, and patient/family experiences with conditions like cystinosis and sickle cell disease. Her work employs mixed methodologies to address systemic barriers in rare disease management.

Publication Trends

Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate three key themes: 1) Developing transition frameworks for adolescents with chronic diseases, 2) Interprofessional approaches to rare disease management, and 3) Psychosocial interventions for patients/families. Her scholarship consistently integrates clinical social work perspectives with medical education and pediatric care.

Awards & Recognition

• QU Faculty Scholar (2021)
• QU Interprofessional Fellow (2022-2024)
• Dissertation of the Year Award - Society for Social Work and Research

Professional Leadership

Dr. Doyle serves on scientific advisory boards for the Cystinosis Research Network and XLH Network. She leads initiatives in relationship-centered curriculum development and maintains active clinical practice. As LCSW-R licensed in New York, she bridges academic research with direct patient care expertise.