Dr. Hughes-Scalise joined MSPP in April 2017 as a full-time core faculty member. She received her MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology at Case Western Reserve University, where the majority of her research and clinical experiences revolved around working with children and adolescents with comorbid medical and psychological difficulties in hospital settings. In line with this interest, Dr. Hughes-Scalise then completed an APA-accredited internship in pediatric psychology at Rush University Medical Center, where she gained experience in providing consultation/liaison services in a medical inpatient setting and working with a variety of chronic health concerns (particularly oncology, neurology, and youth with a history of preterm birth).