2026
A Comparative Analysis of Substance Use Disorder Programs Between Three Safety Sensitive Professions.
Journal of substance use and addiction treatment
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- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , 21 publications
- Substance-Related Disorders , 20 publications
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , 13 publications
- Alcohol Drinking , 8 publications
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Dr. Merlo's primary research focuses on mental health, well-being, and professional fulfillment among physicians and other healthcare professionals and trainees. She serves as the Director of Research for the Professionals Resource Network (Florida's impaired healthcare professional monitoring program) and serves as the Director of Wellness for the UF College of Medicine. Dr. Merlo also conducts research on health profession students' knowledge, competence, and stigmatized beliefs related to patients with addiction, as well as best practices for improving addiction-related education. Given her expertise in clinical child/pediatric psychology, Dr. Merlo frequently collaborates with researchers across the university, as well as nationally, on projects involving motivational interviewing interventions to improve health and well-being across the lifespan.
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2026
Gen Z Medical and Physician Assistant Student Recommendations for Medical School Wellness Programming
Medical Science Educator
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Mental healthcare stigma and utilization among medical and physician assistant students
Journal of American College Health
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Use of Medication for Addiction Treatment Among Physicians and Pharmacists Monitored for Substance Use Disorder by One State Physician Health Program
Journal of Addiction Medicine
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Healthcare professionals' perceptions of participation in one state physician health program
The American Journal on Addictions
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