Tamara J. Somers
Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesOverview
Tamara J. Somers, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist and Faculty Member in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Somers conducts research developing, testing, and implementing behavioral interventions for pain and other symptoms in patients with chronic disease (e.g., cancer, arthritis). She is particularly interested in developing behavioral interventions that are personalized to the needs of individual patients and using innovative delivery methods to deliver the interventions. Grant awards from the NIH, American Cancer Society, and other funding agencies support her research. Dr. Somers also co-directs a clinical psychology training program at the Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) that trains graduate students, clinical psychology interns, and post-doctoral fellows in psychosocial and behavioral symptom management interventions.
Positions
Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine
2024 School of Medicine
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine
2013 School of Medicine
Education
Ph.D. 2007
2007 University of Pittsburgh
Publications, Grants & Awards
DCI Centers, Cancer Types & Labs
Offices & Contact
Durham, NC
27705 Box 102506
Durham, NC
27710