Steven Shirk

Steven Shirk is an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School and holds affiliations with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine's Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. He also practices at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital. His education includes a BS, MA, and PhD in Psychology and Social Psychology from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Shirk's research focuses on veteran mental health, substance use disorders, and behavioral health interventions. Key areas include veteran-caregiver dynamics, telemedicine adoption, and psychological flexibility during crises. He has published extensively on topics like opioid use disorder treatment, pandemic impacts on mental health, and binge-eating correlates among veterans.

His work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing challenges in healthcare delivery, addiction treatment, and veteran transition to civilian life. He collaborates on projects like career development interventions and telehealth frameworks for dementia management.