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Tammy Wilgenbusch, PhD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics-Psychology

Introduction

Research interests include neuropsychological sequalae of chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant as well as other medical conditions. A secondary research interest is examining youth's reactions to traumatic injury or stressful situations, such as the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Current Positions

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics - Psychology
  • Director of Psychology Training, Pediatric Psychology

Education

  • BA in Psychology/Biology, University of Northern Iowa
  • MA in Clincial Psychology, Mankato State University
  • PhD in School Psychology, University of Iowa
  • Internship in Pediatric Psychology, University of Iowa, Department of Pediatrics
  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology, University of Iowa Department of Pediatrics

Research Interests

  • Neuropsychological Consequence of Health Conditions
  • Neuropscyhological Effects of Chronic Kidney Disease

Licenses & Certifications

  • National Health Service Psychologist
  • Psychologist, Iowa Department of Public Health
  • Health Service Provider in Psychology, Iowa Department of Public Health
  • Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Professionals

Selected Publications

  • Wilgenbusch, T. L. (2018). Abuse and Intellectual Disability. In Braaten, E. (Eds.) The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. pp. 821-824. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
  • Wilgenbusch, T. L. (2018). Academic Achievement Tests. In Braaten, E. (Eds.) SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. pp. 1-5. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
  • Wilgenbusch, T. L. (2018). Wechsler Individual Achievement Test. In Braaten, E. (Eds.) SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. pp. 1718-1722. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
  • Vohr, B. R., Heyne, R., Bann, C. M., Abhik, D., Higgins, R. D. & Hintz, S. R. (2018). Extreme Preterm Infant Rates of Overweight and Obesity at School Age in the SUPPORT Neuroimaging and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Cohort. (Vols. 200). pp. 132-139. Journal of Pediatrics. DOI: https://doi.org10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.04.073.
  • Wilgenbusch, T. L. (2018). Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence. In Braaten, E. (Eds.) SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. pp. 1728-1730. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.
  • Ramirez, M., Toussaint, M., Woods-Jaeger, B., Harland, K., Wetjen, K., Wilgenbusch, T., Pitcher, G. & Jennissen, C. (2017). Link for Injured Kids: A Patient-Centered Program of Psychological First Aid After Trauma. Pediatric emergency care 33 (8) 532-537. DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000535. PMID: 26428077.
  • Conrad, A. L., Kopelman, T. & Wilgenbusch, T. L. (2017). Cognition, Language, and Learning Disorders. In Wood, K. & Peterson, A. (Eds.) McGraw-Hill Education Specialty Board Review: Pediatrics. pp. 131-150. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
  • Wilgenbusch, T. (2014). Bullying in the Age of Social Media. (Vols. 21). (2), pp. 1-2, 7. EPSDT Care for Kids Newsletter.
  • Wilgenbusch, T. L. (2013). Screening For Depression in Primary Practice. (Vols. 20). (1), pp. 1-3. EPSDT Care for Kids Newsletter.
  • Wilgenbusch, T. L. (2010). Early Identification of Learning Disabilities. (Vols. 17). (3), pp. 3-4. EPSDT Care for Kids newsletter.