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Dr. Wendi F. Cross is a part-time Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, with dual roles as a clinical psychologist, educator, and researcher. She also serves as an Education Specialist/Researcher at the VA's VISN 2 Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention and as Director of the Education Core in the UR Health Lab.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Ohio University (1993)
- MA in Psychology, Carleton University (1986)
- BA in Psychology, Carleton University (1984)
- MRC in Mental Retardation Counseling, Algonquin College (1979)
Her research focuses on implementation science, suicide prevention, and technology-driven healthcare innovations including virtual reality applications. She specializes in training methods for evidence-based practices, fidelity measurement in clinical interventions, and behavioral health integration in community settings.
Dr. Cross’s recent publications emphasize suicide prevention training for pharmacy staff, virtual reality interventions for anxiety reduction, and fidelity assessment in cognitive behavior therapy. These works span interdisciplinary collaborations in psychiatry, pediatrics, and dental medicine.
Scientific Awards:
- Eric D. Caine, MD Award for Outstanding Mentoring (2019)
- Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Award (2018-2021)
- Rita Underberg Award for Excellence in Teaching (2017)
- NIMH Implementation Research Institute Fellowship (2011-2013)
- Marjorie Harle Foundation Award for Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Education (1998)
She has received over 21 awards across her career, including multiple teaching and mentorship accolades. Dr. Cross directed the Clinical Psychology Training program for over a decade and maintains active research collaborations nationally and internationally.
As Director of the UR Health Lab Education Core, she leads development of technology-driven healthcare interventions including VR applications and mobile health tools. Her work integrates user-centered design principles with rigorous implementation science frameworks.
