Katherine Burrell (she/her/hers)

PsyD

Pediatric Psychologist, Hurley Children's Hospital, Flint, Mich.
Faculty, Hurley Pediatric Residency Program, Flint, Mich.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Mich.

Whether working with children and families or with pediatric residents, Katherine Burrell PsyD is known for her knowledge, commitment to kids, and pleasant disposition.

Dr. Burrell graduated from Hurley's postdoctoral Pediatric Psychology Fellowship and has been connected to Hurley ever since.

At present, she is a pediatric psychologist and a faculty member in the Pediatric Residency Program at Hurley. She provides assessment services and inpatient pediatric psychology consultation-liaison services to general pediatrics and pediatric intensive-care units as needed. For residents and faculty, she also provides didactics and education related to behavioral health, neurodevelopmental conditions, and neurodevelopmental assessment.

Prior to returning to Hurley as a faculty member, Dr. Burrell served as associate director of Assessment Services at the Genesee Health System. At the Neurodevelopmental Center of Excellence, Dr. Burrell provided assessment services for children and young adults suspected of having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and neurodevelopmental effects from lead exposure. In addition, Dr. Burrell helped launch autism-specific assessment services, integrating assessment and treatment services within Genesee Health System.

Dr. Burrell also is fluent in French and English.

Education

Bachelor-of-science degree in psychology: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mich.
Master-of-psychology degree: Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Ill.
Predoctoral internship in psychology: Youth Consultation Service, East Orange, N.J.
Doctor-of-psychology degree: Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Ill.
Postdoctoral pediatric health psychology fellowship: Consortium for Advanced Psychology Training, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Mich.

Academic Interests

Neurodevelopmental conditions
Assessment
Medical education and clinical training

Favorites

Highly committed to working with children and their families, Dr. Burrell takes time outside of work to have fun and enjoy life. She enjoys spending her time with her family and friends, as well as traveling, playing and watching sports, and trying new restaurants - she loves food.

Favorite food: Popcorn with cheese sprinkle
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere new!
Favorite animal: Dogs