Maura Miglioretti, PhD
About Maura Miglioretti, PhD
Maura Miglioretti, PhD, is a Pediatric Psychologist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, specializing in end of life care and bioethics. With a comprehensive educational background and diverse clinical experience, she focuses on medical traumatic stress and healthcare communication.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Miglioretti has been serving as a Pediatric Psychologist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing psychological support to pediatric patients and their families. Her work encompasses various aspects of pediatric psychology, including end-of-life care and bioethics, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive mental health care tailored to their unique needs.
Education and Expertise
Miglioretti earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School Psychology from Duquesne University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2019. She also holds a Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed) in Child Psychology from the same institution, which she completed in 2015. Prior to her graduate studies, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Neuroscience from Westminster College (PA) from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in pediatric psychology.
Professional Background
Before her current position, Miglioretti held various roles in pediatric psychology. She worked as an Intake Coordinator at Allegheny Mental Health Associates PC from 2017 to 2018. She completed her doctoral residency at Cleveland Clinic, which is APA Accredited, in July 2019. Following this, she served as a Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Nationwide Children's Hospital from 2020 to 2021 and at Michigan Medicine from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Pediatric Behavioral Health Resident at Cleveland Clinic from 2018 to 2019.
Areas of Interest and Focus
Miglioretti's professional practice emphasizes end-of-life care and bioethics. She has a keen interest in medical traumatic stress, healthcare communication, and decision-making. Her experience encompasses both acute and chronic illness management, allowing her to address a wide range of psychological needs in pediatric patients. This focus enables her to contribute effectively to the multidisciplinary teams at UPMC Children's Hospital.