My bio
David Janicke, Ph.D., ABPP is a Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida. He is also the director of the Center for Pediatric Psychology and Family Studies. Dr. Janicke He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech in 2001 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is a Fellow of APA Division 54 and is the PI on multiple NIH and Medicaid funded trials examining the effectiveness of community-based behavioral family interventions for addressing obesity in underserved and at-risk youth. Dr. Janicke has broad research interests in pediatric psychology, most notably improving self-management to, and coping with, acute and chronic health conditions.
Dr. Janicke’s main area of interest is translational research intended to promote the dissemination of obesity interventions for individuals in community settings, with a primary focus on children. His most recent work is examining unique modes of intervention delivery to broader reach and sustainability of health behavior change interventions.
Board certifications
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American Board Certification in Professional Psychology
The American Board of Professional Psychology
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Diplomate in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
American Board of Professional Psychology
Education
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Fellowship - Pediatric Psychology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2001-2003
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Internship - Psychology
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, 2000-2001
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Doctor of Philosophy - Clinical Psychology Specialization
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1996-2001
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Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Minnesota State University, 1994-1996
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B.A. Finance and Marketing
University of Minnesota, 1985-1989
Specialties
Subspecialties
Gender
Male
Accomplishments
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University of Florida Term Professor
University of Florida, 2017-2020
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College Doctoral Mentor of the Year
College of Public Health and Health Professions - University of Florida, 2014
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Research Foundation Professor
University of Florida, 2011-2013
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Fellow
American Psychological Association, 2011
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Alumnus of the Year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University College of Sciences, 2007-2008