Caitlin Smith, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Cancer Focus
My research involves developing and evaluating clinical treatment trials for patients with obesity for cancer prevention.
Research Program
Research Interest
My work is centered around developing and evaluating treatments for patients with obesity. Obesity is a risk factor for many types of cancer, and my research seeks to understand how medications and behavioral interventions can help with weight loss.
Positions and Scientific Appointments
2026-Present: Assistant Professor, Medical University of South Carolina/Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
2023-2026: Associate Research Scientist, Yale University School of Medicine/Psychiatry, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
2021-2023: Postdoctoral Associate, Yale University School of Medicine/Psychiatry, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
2020-2021: Predoctoral Psychology Intern, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
2018-2020: Graduate Research Assistant, Oklahoma Tobacco Research Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Education
Fellowship
June 2023
Clinical Psychology
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, US
Residency
July 2021
Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
PhD
July 2021
Clinical Psychology
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, US
MS
December 2018
Psychology
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, US
BS
May 2013
Psychology and Criminology
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, US