1. PSYC 6800 Health Psychology * Welcome *

2. Welcome to PSYC 6800 Health Psychology w/ Mike Hoerger Sign-up for a timeslot on the presentation sign-up sheet Grab a syllabus –Skim it over so you can ask questions later –Start working on completing the last page

3. My Info Hoerger rhymes with burger, but call me Mike From Michigan by way of Rochester, NY (URMC) Moved to New Orleans in August Translational Psychological Science

4. Interdisciplinary public health research aimed at improving quality of life in cancer by helping patients and their families to make healthcare decisions Review my CV for possible areas of overlap, which might include… –Social psychology research on “affective forecasting” and “delay of gratification” –Clinical work (e.g., school-based child assessment) –Personality research, broadly construed (e.g., Big Five, emotional and cognitive processes) –Measurement and research methods

5. Your Info All questions on the last page of the syllabus are optional, but please provide as much information as possible Introductions –Name –Career goal –Program: future/current 4+1, MS, PhD, etc. –Main research, clinical, or other interests