Student

Description/Mission Statement

The purposes of the Student Special Interest Group are to provide a home for student members of the Society of Behavioral Medicine where their unique needs and concerns can be discussed and addressed, and to facilitate their professional development. Additional goals of the Student Special Interest Group include promotion of the following: student-oriented programs, activities and opportunities within the Society of Behavioral Medicine; collaboration between students and among students and professionals; and discussion of important topics within the field of behavioral medicine. All student members are encouraged to join.

 

Opportunities to Engage with the Student SIG

1. To join the Student SIG roster or to be added or removed from the listserv:
Log in to the Members Only section of the SBM website, click My Profile, then edit the SIG section under the Professional tab. If you have questions or difficulty, email info@sbm.org.
 

2. Send and receive messages from the Student SIG listserv:
To send relevant postings for students (e.g. publications, job opportunities, etc), simply insert this address into your email recipient list: student_sig@list.sbm.org. If you are a member of the Student SIG you will be automatically enrolled in the listserv.
 

3. Networking Spreadsheet:
A Google Spreadsheet was created as a way to help students connect about their research interests and to network for future collaborations. Visit the spreadsheet  to enter your information and see the research interests/contact information of other student members.
 

4. Social Media:
The Social Media Coordinators of Student SIG work on promoting research, networking, and educational opportunities and tips for self-care and mindfulness for our SIG members.
Follow the Student SIG on Twitter @SbmStudents.
 

5. Newsletters:
The Membership and Communications Director of Student SIG publishes the SIG email newsletter. To submit your recent publications and achievements, please get in touch with the Membership and Communications Director.

Fall 2021 Newsletter
Spring 2022 Newsletter
Fall 2022 Newsletter
Spring 2023 Newsletter
 

6. Webinars:
The Mentorship and Training Coordinator of Student SIG offers 1-2 webinars a year. This job includes meeting with the committee to plan the webinars, searching for volunteer experts to lead the webinars, and seeking collaboration with other SIGs to host the webinars.

2022-23 Webinars
11/10/22: How to Find a Post-Doctoral Position That is Right for You
12/8/22: How to make the most of your mentoring relationships
2/9/23: The Postdoc to Assistant Professor Transition
4/7/23: Imposter Syndrome and Burnout: Finding Balance in Training and Early Career

Upcoming Webinars
The information will be posted once the event details are available.
 

7. Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting Coordinator works with Student SIG board members to organize a symposium and/or networking session at the Annual Meeting. The Annual meeting coordinator also organizes SIG social events for SIG members who attended the Annual Meeting. The details of the upcoming annual meeting sessions and events will be shared via email, newsletter, and social media. Keep tuned for more information!

 

Recent Award Winners

Best Abstract Award
Emily A. Walsh, M.S.
Evaluation of Initial Engagement with a Website-based Companion for a Randomized, Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management Intervention among Older Women with Early-stage Breast Cancer

Women in Science Award
Imani Canton, PhD Candidate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Imani’s research aims to increase physical activity levels of middle-aged African American
women to promote health equity.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
Dylan Serpas, Ph.D. student at the University of South Florida
Dylan’s research agenda centers on intersectionality and health among historically marginalized populations, namely people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.

New Member Award
Mariel Emrich, PhD student at the University of Connecticut
Mariel’s research interests include understanding the biopsychosocial factors that influence how individuals cope with diverse stressors and related psychological and physical health sequelae, particularly in the context of chronic pain, serious illness, and trauma.

 

SIG Chair History

2022-2023 Kathryn Bunda, PhD
2021-2022 Kathryn Knoff, PhD
2020-2021 Terence Penn, PhD
2019-2020 Ekin Secinti, PhD
2018-2019 Jocelyn Remmert, PhD
2017-2018 Dorothy McLeod Loren, PhD