Episode 148 with Michele Ruiz PHD in Clinical Health Psychologists
From Taking Charge of My Cancer by Derly Munoz
March 27, 2026 · 47 min · Season 1 · Episode 148
About this episode
Dr. Michele Ruiz discusses her work in clinical health psychology, focusing on coping strategies for medically complex patients.
Dr. Michelle Ruiz earned her PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from East Carolina University and completed a pre‑doctoral internship at UF Health Science Center specialized in health psychology. Currently, she is a postdoctoral psychology fellow at the University of Florida, specializing in solid‑organ transplant and psycho‑oncology services. Her clinical work centers on coping and adjustment among medically complex patients. This primarily includes delivering psychological interventions in outpatient and inpatient settings, while working within an interdisciplinary care team to meet the psychosocial needs of patients. Connect with Derly https://cancermindandbodyrehab.com https://Cancerrehabsolutions.com Social Media Instagram.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/cancermindandbodyrehab/ Facebook.com/Cancerrehabsolutions/ https://www.youtube.com/@cancerrehabsolutions…
People in this episode
Host: Derly Munoz
Guest: Michele Ruiz
Topics covered
- clinical health psychology
- solid-organ transplant
- psycho-oncology
- psychological interventions
- medically complex patients
Keywords
- clinical health psychology
- solid-organ transplant
- psycho-oncology
- psychological interventions
- patient coping
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: East Carolina University, UF Health Science Center, University of Florida, Cancer Mind and Body Rehab, Cancer Rehab Solutions
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