Emily MacDonald Fredericks, PhD

Emily MacDonald Fredericks, PhD

Specialty: Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Title: Clinical Professor

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Emily MacDonald Fredericks, PhD
Emily MacDonald Fredericks, PhD
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
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  • About

    Dr. Emily M. Fredericks is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Division of Pediatric Psychology at the University of Michigan Medical School, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. She serves as an attending pediatric psychologist in the Pediatric Liver and Kidney Transplant programs, providing comprehensive clinical care to children and adolescents living with end-stage organ disease and solid organ transplant.

    Dr. Fredericks’ research focuses on promoting medication adherence, supporting the transition from pediatric to adult health care, and enhancing quality of life for pediatric transplant recipients and their families. She also examines self-management in other pediatric populations, including youth with type 1 diabetes and congenital heart disease. Her research has been supported by the University of Michigan and the National Institutes of Health.

    She is also a dedicated educator, actively engaged in teaching and mentoring psychology students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows, as well as medical residents and fellows in pediatrics and transplant surgery. In addition, Dr. Fredericks serves as a Faculty Lead within the Michigan Medicine Office of Well-Being, advancing initiatives to improve culture and resilience across organizational, clinical, and educational domains.

    Areas of Practice

    Pediatric psychology, Pediatric solid organ transplantation, adherence to medical regimens, transition from pediatric to adult-centered health care, and adjustment to chronic illness

    Locations

    • Pediatric Transplant Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 8 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4259
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    • Pediatric Liver Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 8 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4259
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    • Pediatric Psychology Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 5 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4228
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    Western Michigan University, Clinical Psychology, 2003

    Fellowships

    University of Michigan Health System, Pediatric Psychology, 2005

    Professional Organizations

    American Psychological Association
    International Pediatric Transplant Association
    Society of Pediatric Psychology

    Research Overview

    Dr. Fredericks’ research focuses on promoting medication adherence, supporting the transition from pediatric to adult health care, and enhancing quality of life for pediatric transplant recipients and their families. She also examines self-management in other pediatric populations, including youth with type 1 diabetes and congenital heart disease. Her research has been supported by the University of Michigan and the National Institutes of Health.

    Links

    Transplantation (Pediatric)

    Michigan Research Experts Website