Linda Alpert-Gillis, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Administrative: (585) 273-3948

Office: (585) 279-7800

Fax: (585) 276-1950

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness at East River Road
200 East River Road, 3rd Floor
Rochester, NY 14623

UR Medicine
Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness at Science Parkway
315 Science Parkway
Rochester, NY 14620

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Psychiatry , Child & Adoles Serv (SMD)
Professor - Department of Pediatrics (SMD) - Joint
Professor of Clinical Nursing - Department of SON Primary Faculty (SON) - Joint

Biography

Professional Background

Linda J. Alpert-Gillis, PhD, is currently Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Clinical Nursing at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and serves as the Director of UR Medicine: Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Outpatient Services and the Laboratory of Innovation in Child Mental Health Care Delivery. Dr. Alpert-Gillis received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rochester, NY in 1987.

Credentials

Education

1982
BS | Brown University

1985
MA | University of Rochester

1987
PHD | University of Rochester
Clinical Psychology

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

07/01/1986 - 06/30/1987
Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at University of Rochester Division of Psychology

09/01/1985 - 08/31/1987
Internship in Clinical Psychology at Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester

09/01/1985 - 06/30/1986
Internship at University of Rochester School of Nursing

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Awards

2016
Rita P. Underberg Award for Excellence in Teaching
Sponsor: Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center

2011
Rita P. Underberg Award for Excellence in Teaching
Sponsor: Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center

2011
Certificate of Appreciation
Sponsor: Action for a Better Community, Inc.
Location: Rochester New York

2003
University of Rochester Women in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine WISDM Mentoring Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, NY

1998
Who's Who in America

1995
Who's Who Among American Women

1990
Who's Who Among Human Service Professionals

1985 - 1986
WT Grant Foundation, University of Rochester, Research Support

1982 - 1983
NIH Training Grant, University of Rochester, Training Support

1982
Honors Baccalaureate, Magna Cum Laude
Sponsor: Brown University
Location: Providence, RI

1982
Sigma Xi

1981
Phi Beta Kappa

1980
Bodenheimer Memorial Award for Academic Excellence
Sponsor: Brown University

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Publications

Journal Articles

2018
Jee SH, Baldwin C, Dadiz R, Jones M, Alpert-Gillis L. "Integrated Mental Health Training for Pediatric and Psychology Trainees Using Standardized Patient Encounters." Academic pediatrics.. 2018 18(1):119-121. Epub 2017 Jul 15.

4/2014
Jonovich SJ, Alpert-Gillis LJ. "Impact of pediatric mental health screening on clinical discussion and referral for services." Clinical pediatrics.. 2014 Apr; 53(4):364-71. Epub 2013 Dec 03.

2011
Jee SH, Halterman JS, Szilagyi M, Conn AM, Alpert-Gillis L, Szilagyi PG. "Use of a brief standardized screening instrument in a primary care setting to enhance detection of social-emotional problems among youth in foster care." Academic pediatrics.. 2011 11(5):409-13. Epub 2011 Jun 17.

Books & Chapters

2013
Chapter Title: Marital Separation and Divorce
Book Title: A Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Early Intervention, and Health Promotion, 2nd Edition
Author List: Melnyk, Bernadette & Alpert-Gillis, Linda
Edited By: Bernadette Melynk, Ed.
Published By: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 2013 in NY

2006
Chapter Title: Marital Separation and Divorce
Book Title: KySS Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Early Intervention and Health Promotion
Author List: Melnyk, Bernadette & Alpert-Gillis, Linda
Edited By: Melynk, Bernadette
Published By: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners 2006 in NY

1997
Book Title: Jenny's Wish
Author List: Alpert-Gillis, L.J., Melnyk, B.
Published By: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1997 in Rochester, NY

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