Maroo Shin, MA

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Maroo Shin, MA

Biography:   Maroo is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis) at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, expected to graduate in May 2027. His clinical identity is firmly rooted in the integration of behavioral health within fast-paced, multidisciplinary medical settings. Prior to his doctoral training, he served as a staff platoon leader and military peer psychological counselor in the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army, and more recently as an adjunct professor of Psychology.

Why did you choose Conemaugh? I chose to complete my doctoral internship at Conemaugh's Memorial Medical Center because my doctoral training, which includes embedded primary care and inpatient consultation, strongly aligns with the program. I am excited about the opportunity to work with specialty health populations such as bariatric, oncology, cardiac, and neurorehabilitation patients. I am also drawn to the program's commitment to serving rural and underserved communities, which matches my experience working with similar populations at my previous clinical training sites.

Education: 

  • B.A. Psychology (Philosophy Minor) - Felician University, Lodi, NJ (2012)
  • M.A. Clinical Psychology - Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY (2014)
  • M.A. Clinical Psychology - Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Morris Park, NY (2024)
  • Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology - Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY (2027)

Professional Interests:  My clinical work has focused heavily on specialty health populations, including bariatric surgery evaluations, neurorehabilitation (TBI, stroke, multiple sclerosis), oncology, and cardiac care. In the realm of research, my dissertation focuses on an electrophysiological assessment of cortical excitation inhibition imbalance in multiple sclerosis. This includes recording and analyzing Visual Evoked Potentials (VEPs) to investigate lateral interactions and inhibitory contributions, which can be used to diagnose and monitor the progression of multiple sclerosis.

Hobbies: When I am not doing my research or working in the hospital, I love staying active by running and hiking. I also enjoy traveling to new places and am currently taking on the fun (and sometimes frustrating!) challenge of learning to play golf.