Sharlene D Wedin

Dr. Sharlene D Wedin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), specializing in Bio-Behavioral Medicine. She holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University, an MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver, and a BA in Scientific/Experimental Psychology from Alfred University. Dr. Wedin’s career includes military service as an officer in the U.S. Army Medical Department and prior faculty roles at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Her clinical and research focus centers on psychosocial evaluation for weight loss surgery patients, chronic medical condition coping strategies, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Education:

• PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Pacific University
• MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Denver
• BA, Scientific/Experimental Psychology (Honors), Alfred University

Research Interests: Dr. Wedin’s work integrates behavioral medicine and clinical psychology to address complex patient needs. She specializes in psychological interventions for chronic pain management and psychosocial aspects of bariatric surgery. Her approach emphasizes evidence-based therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to enhance patient resilience and quality of life.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising roles are documented here, though her clinical and research activities likely involve collaborative projects within MUSC’s Bio-Behavioral Medicine division.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with MUSC’s Division of Bio-Behavioral Medicine, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to behavioral health challenges in clinical settings.