Katlyn D. Rice, Ph.D., M.S.

About Me

Katlyn Rice, PhD is a Pediatric Psychologist in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics (Joint). Dr. Rice primarily treats children, teens, and families with medical conditions and stressors. She works 50% time in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (outpatient) and 50% time in Pediatric Behavi...

Katlyn Rice, PhD is a Pediatric Psychologist in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics (Joint). Dr. Rice primarily treats children, teens, and families with medical conditions and stressors. She works 50% time in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (outpatient) and 50% time in Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness (outpatient). In addition to providing direct clinical care, she also provides supervision and teaching to trainees and staff. Dr. Rice is involved in quality improvement and program evaluation research, particularly as it relates to integrated behavioral health in pediatric specialty care. She completed her doctorate in counseling psychology at Ball State University, master's degree in mental health counseling at the University at Albany (SUNY), and bachelor's degree in biology and psychology at Niagara University.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Child & Adoles Serv (SMD)

Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

Fellowship in Clinical Psychology/Child & Adolescent Track at University of Rochester 2018 - 2019

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Internship, Child & Adolescent Track, University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry (APA Accredited Program) 2017 - 2018

Education

PhD | Ball State University. Counseling Psychology. 2018

MS | University at Albany, State University of New York. Mental Health Counseling. 2013

BS | Niagara University. Psychology. 2012

Awards

Postdoctoral Fellowship Award. 2018 - 2019

Core Value: Compassion Award. 2012

Publications

Journal Articles

Publication Link

Rice, K.; Alpert-Gillis, L.; Cohen, A.; Scharf, M.

Quality Improvement in Pediatrics: Survey Needs Assessment for

School refusal in the wake of COVID-19: The role of school-family-community partnerships (PDF)

Augenstern, J., Rice, K., Styles, A., Hanlon, K., & Heatly, M.

Psychology Coalition at the United Nations Paper Series. 2023; 3.