Bio
Dr. Ranak Trivedi is a clinical health psychologist and health services researcher interested in understanding how families and patients can better work together to improve health outcomes for both. Dr. Trivedi is also interested in identifying barriers and facilitators of chronic illness self-management, and developing family centered self-management programs that address the needs of both patients and their family members. Dr. Trivedi is also interested in improving the assessment and treatment of mental illnesses in primary care settings, and evaluating programs that aim to improve these important activities.
Clinical Focus
- Health Psychology
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Caregiver Stress
- Psychology
Academic Appointments
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Assistant Professor - Med Center Line, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Administrative Appointments
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Associate Faculty, Center for Asian Health Research and Education (2019 - Present)
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Faculty Affiliate, Stanford Palliative Care Center for Excellence (2018 - Present)
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Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University (2016 - Present)
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Faculty Affiliate, Stanford Community Health Promotion Research Center (2016 - Present)
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Faculty Affiliate, Stanford Center for Longevity, Stanford University (2016 - Present)
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Core Investigator, Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (2013 - Present)
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Research Assistant Professor, Dept. of Health Services, University of Washington (2009 - 2013)
Honors & Awards
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Annual Chairman's Award on Leadership and Professionalism, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University (2019)
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McCormick Faculty Fellowship Award for Women Leaders in Medicine, Stanford University (2017)
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Presidential Citation, Society for Health Psychology (Division 38 of the American Psychological Association) (2015)
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Early Career Professional Travel Award, American Psychological Association (2013)
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Fellow, NIH OBSSR Summer Institute on the Design and Conduct of RCT Involving Behavioral Interventions (2010)
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Fellow, ?Mind-Body Science, Tools, and Strategies?, NHLBI Pittsburgh Mind-Body Center Summer Institute (2010)
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Fellow, "Interventions: Reducing Risk and Promoting Adjustment to Disease?, NHLBI Pittsburgh Mind-Body Center Summer Institute (2009)
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Fellow, 14th Annual Summer Research Institute in Geriatric Psychiatry (2008)
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Citation Poster (top 5% of all abstracts), American Psychosomatic Society (2006)
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Young Scholar Award, American Psychosomatic Society (2006)
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Citation Poster (top 5% of all abstracts), American Psychosomatic Society (2003)
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Claire Hamilton Travel Award, Duke University (2002)
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Harold H. Moon Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Augusta Area Psychological Association (1998)
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Inductee, Phi Kappa Phi National Multidisciplinary Honor Society (1998)
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Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Dept. of Psychology, Augusta State University (1998)
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First in Psychology (Major), Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India (1996)
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Shri Janardan C. Mehta Gold Medal for Bachelor of Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India (1996)
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First in Sociology (Minor), Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India (1995)
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Inductee, Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology (1995)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Lead, Wellness Subcommittee on Caregiving, Dept of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University (2019 - Present)
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Member, VA National Caregiver Subcommittee to Determine National Assessment Guidelines (2019 - Present)
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Member, Society of Behavioral Medicine (2019 - Present)
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Advisor, Stanford Health Care Caregiver Initiative (2018 - Present)
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Co-director, Stanford/Intermountain Fellowship in Population Health Sciences (2018 - Present)
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Member, Health Policy Council, Society for Health Psychology (2018 - Present)
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Member, National Academies of Medicine (Digital Health Collaborative Workgroup) (2018 - Present)
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Co-Director, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Services Research, Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto (2017 - Present)
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Co-Director, Research Fellowship in Medical Informatics, Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto (2017 - Present)
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Co-Director, Postresidency Fellowship in Health Services Research, Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto (2017 - Present)
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Education Lead, Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (2017 - Present)
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Member, Gerontological Society of America (2017 - Present)
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Expert Consultant, Technical Expert Panel for an evidence synthesis of ?Impact of informal caregiving on care recipients with mental illness/mental health issues and/or cognitive impairment? (2017 - 2017)
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Chair, VA National Caregiver Research Interest Group (2016 - Present)
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Chair, Mental Health Workgroup, VA National PACT Evaluation (2012 - 2018)
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Member, Branding Task Force, Society for Health Psychology (Div 38 of American Psychological Association) (2012 - 2015)
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Executive Committee Member, Early Career Professional Council, Society for Health Psychology (Div 38 of American Psychological Association) (2010 - 2013)
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Web Liaison, Society for Health Psychology (Div 38 of American Psychological Association) (2010 - 2013)
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Member, American Psychological Association (2001 - Present)
Professional Education
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PhD Training:Duke University (2006) NC
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Fellowship:University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (2007) WI
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Internship:University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (2006) WI
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Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center, Health Services Research (2009)
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BA, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (India), Clinical Psychology (1996)
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MS, Augusta State University, Clinical Psychology (1998)
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MA, Duke University, Clinical Psychology (Health track) (2004)
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PhD, Duke University, Clinical Psychology (Health track) (2006)