Carolyn Patterson
About Carolyn Patterson
Carolyn Patterson is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Yale University, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in pediatric psychology, having held various positions at institutions such as CHOC Children's and UChicago Medicine.
Current Position at Yale University
Carolyn Patterson serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Yale University. She has held this position since 2020. In her role, she engages in teaching, research, and clinical practice, contributing to the academic environment and the training of future psychologists.
Previous Experience at CHOC Children's
Before her current role, Carolyn Patterson worked at CHOC Children's. She served as a Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow from 2019 to 2020, following her Pediatric Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship at the same institution from 2018 to 2019. Her experiences at CHOC Children's provided her with significant exposure to pediatric psychology.
Professional Background in Chicago
Carolyn Patterson has extensive experience in the Chicago area. She worked at UChicago Medicine as a Pediatric Neuropsychology Extern from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she held multiple roles at UChicago Medicine from 2017 to 2018, including Child/Adolescent Advanced Psychotherapy and Pediatric Psychology Extern. She also served as a Neuropsychological Examiner at O'Koon Psychology Group during the same period.
Academic Contributions at DePaul University
From 2017 to 2018, Carolyn Patterson was an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University. In this role, she contributed to the education of students in psychology, sharing her knowledge and expertise in the field.
Early Career Development
Carolyn Patterson began her career in psychology with an Undergraduate Summer Externship at the UChicago Medicine Kovler Diabetes Center from 2012 to 2013. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in pediatric psychology and neuropsychology.