I’m Anna Kaufman, PsyD

Johns Hopkins Hospital: Worked in the medical psychology program for over 10 years, serving as the director of psycho-oncology. Provided cognitive-behavioral interventions for patients and families undergoing oncologic care. Developed a special interest in fertility preservation and family planning within the oncology community. Additionally, supervised medical psychology fellows working within various medical subspecialty departments.

Personal Connection: Anna’s personal experience with reproductive medicine to build her family reinforced her mission to support others through the physical and emotional challenges of reproductive journeys and cancer treatment.

Virginia Tech (2006): Earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in gender, science, and technology. Worked extensively with women and children exposed to traumatic events, socioeconomic disadvantages, and complicated healthcare systems.

Nova Southeastern University: Obtained master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, focusing on health psychology and working with individuals managing complex medical conditions within hospitals and medical clinics.

Kennedy Krieger Institute & Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: Completed a predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in health psychology, leading to her role at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the medical psychology program.