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Department
LocationPediatric Psychology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program
Craniofacial Clinic
Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic
Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Psychology
Phone: 832-822-3700
Address
6701 Fannin Street
Suite 1630
Houston, TX 77030
Petra Duran, PhD
Co-Director of Inclusive Excellence
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Clinical Child Psychology | 2016 |
| Kent State University | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy | 2014 |
About
Dr. Duran is the Co-Director of Inclusive Excellence, and currently an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Section within the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). She is especially passionate about the evaluation and treatment of disruptive behaviors of preschoolers among community and medically complex populations. Dr. Duran is fluent in English and Spanish.
Clinical Interests:
Dr. Duran’s clinical work places emphasis on evidence based interventions and her commitment to culturally competent service provision. A primary focus of her treatment is to adapt interventions to accommodate family, cultural and social factors. Dr. Duran’s academic interest include multicultural competencies in training and supervision.
Research Interests:
Dr. Duran aims to conduct research that informs intervention efforts tailored to underserved and vulnerable populations. In particular, her primary goal for research is to examine the role of culture and family systems within a behavioral parent training paradigm.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association |
Member |
| National Latino/a Psychological Association | Member |
| Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology | Member |
| Texas Psychological Association | Member |
Selected Publications
Grau, J., Duran, P. A., Castellanos, P., Smith, E. & Silberman, S. (2015). Developmental outcomes of toddlers of young Latina adolescent mothers: Parenting, family, and cultural factors. Infant Behavior and Development 41, 113-126.
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