Danny R. Burgess, PhD
Associate Professor
Department:
SOM-Psychiatry
Email:
dburgess@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-6450
Biography
Danny Burgess, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is the Director of the Center for Integrative Health. Dr. Burgess earned his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University. He then completed his internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, WI with a specialty in health psychology. Dr. Burgess has expertise in treating the psychological issues related to chronic medical conditions. He works with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and integrative care to help improve patients' lifestyle habits and overall health. Dr. Burgess is very active in giving presentations and seminars on a variety of topics, including lifestyle health behaviors, resiliency, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, burnout, and integrative medicine. Dr. Burgess is also involved in the psychology and psychiatry residency programs as a supervisor and didactic instructor.
Education
| University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Clinical Health Psychology Fellowship (APPIC Accredited) | 2009 |
| Auburn University, PhD, Clinical Psychology (Adult Track) | 2008 |
| University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, PhD, Pre-Doctoral Intern, Clinical Health Psychology Internship (APA Accredited) | 2008 |
| Auburn University, MS, Clinical Psychology (Adult Track) | 2004 |
| University of Southern Mississippi, BS, Psychology | 2001 |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine | 08/2016 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry | 08/2016 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 08/2016 - 04/2024 |
| Director, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 08/2016 - 05/2021 |
| Psychologist, Clinical Psychology and Psychiatric Associates | 2012 - 10/2016 |
| Psychologist, Methodist Rehabilitation Center Outpatient Clinics | 09/2009 - 07/2016 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Burgess, D. R., Keeley, J. W., & Blashfield, R. K. Full disclosure data on clinical psychology doctorate programs. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 2, 117-122. | 2008 |
| Blashfield, R. K., & Burgess, D. R. Classification provides an essential basis for organizing mental disorders. In S. Lillienfeld & W. O’Donahue (Eds.), Great Ideas in Psychology. New York: Routledge. | 2007 |
| Henslee, A. M., Burgess, D. R., & Buskist, W. Student preferences for first day of class activities. Teaching of Psychology, 33, 189-191. | 2006 |
| Burgess, D. R., & Buskist, W. An effective model for engaging graduate students in the scholarship of teaching. Teaching of Psychology, 33, 140-142 | 2006 |
| Blashfield, R. K., Keeley, J. W., & Burgess, D. R. [Review of the book Values and psychiatric diagnosis]. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 193, 773. | 2005 |
| Blashfield, R. K., Keeley, J. W., Burgess, D. R., & Everett, D. An apocryphal email exchange about admission to clinical psychology graduate programs Eye on Psi Chi, 10, 16-17, 34. | 2005 |
Book | |
| Blashfield, R. K., Keeley, J. W., & Burgess. D. R. Classification. In P. H. Blaney, & T. Millon (Eds.), Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology (2nd ed.) (pp. 35-57). Oxford University Press. | 2009 |
| Burgess, D. R., Keeley, J. W., & Blashfield, R. K. The personality disorders. In S. F. Davis & W. F. Buskist (Eds.), 21st Century Psychology: A Reference Handbook: Vol. 2 (pp. 277-287). Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications. | 2008 |
| Keeley, J. W., Burgess, D. R., & Blashfield, R. K. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). In S. F. Davis & W. F. Buskist (Eds.), 21st Century Psychology: A Reference Handbook: Vol. 2 (pp. 253-261). Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications. | 2008 |
Presentations
| Conference Presentation, Juncker, B. D., & Burgess, D. R. (2009, April). End-stage lung disease: How do we help patients cope with anxiety and depression?, Advanced Lung Disease Annual Conference, Madison, WI | 04/2009 |
| Conference Presentation, Trivedi, R., McKay, K., Faucher, L. D., Schurr, M. J., Shingleton, S., Nale, J., Burgess, D. R., Connelly, M. D. Pain, not medical condition, predicts depression in burn inpatients., American Burn Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX. | 03/2009 |
| Conference Presentation, Cox, B. D., Buskist, W., Keeley, J, & Burgess, D. R. (2009, February). Transitioning from graduate student to college professor: Does graduate training in teaching help?, Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA. | 02/2009 |
| Conference Presentation, Burgess, D. R. (2008, October). Effectively managing your stress: Deal or no deal?, Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center Annual Symposium, Madison, WI. | 10/2008 |
| Poster Presentation, Burgess, D. R., Keeley, J. W., & Blashfield, R. K.Full disclosure data: How do clinical graduate programs measure up?, American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA. | 08/2008 |
| Poster Presentation, Henslee, A. M., Burgess, D. R., Irons, J., Barrineau, E. I., & Buskist, W. (2007, March). Evaluating first day of class activities on students’ perceptions of the course., Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA | 03/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Cox, B., Burgess, D. R., Keeley, J. W., & Buskist, W. (2007, March). From graduate school to the academy: Understanding the transition from student to assistant professor., Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA. | 03/2007 |
| Conference Presentation, Buskist, W., Henslee, A. M., Burgess, D. R., & Irons, J. (2006, August). The truth about the first day of class. In W. Buskist’s (Chair), First day of class: Empirical data rather than gut feeling., Symposium at the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA. | 08/2006 |
| Poster Presentation, Keeley, J. W., Burgess, D. R., Ridley, C. S., Everett, D., Reynolds, S., Abercrombie, A., & Blashfield, R. K. (2006, March). Examining admission and outcome variables in selecting clinical psychology graduate programs., Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA. | 03/2006 |
| Poster Presentation, Henslee, A. M., Burgess, D. R., Irons, J., & Buskist, W. Evaluating first day of class activities on students’ perceptions of the course., National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL. | 2006 |
| Poster Presentation, Burgess, D. R., & Buskist, W. An effective model for teaching graduate students how to do the scholarship of teaching., Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Atlanta, GA. | 02/2005 |
| Poster Presentation, Henslee, A. M., Burgess, D. R., & Buskist, W. Student preferences for first day of class activities., National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL. | 2005 |
| Participant Idea Exchange discussion, Burgess, D. R., & Buskist, W. Should graduate students be encouraged to pursue a career in teaching, research, or both?, National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL. | 2005 |
| Poster Presentation, Burgess, D. R., Campbell, C., Reinert, B., & Carver, V. (2001, October). Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of tobacco prevention leaders in faith-based organizations., Mississippi Psychological Association, Gulfport, MS | 10/2001 |
| Poster Presentation, Cotten, P. D., Burgess, D. R., & Hollimon, M. T. Longitudinal development of adaptive behavior of elderly persons with a diagnosis of an intellectual disability., 11th International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) Roundtable, Bettange-sur-Mess, Luxembourg | 06/2001 |
| Poster Presentation, Campbell, C., Thompson, L., Chatkoff, D., Burgess, D.R., & Stovall, K. (2000, October). Ethnic differences in barriers to psychological care., Mississippi Psychological Association, Biloxi, MS. | 10/2000 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Faculty Clinical Mentor Award, UMMC Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior--Psychology Division | 2025 |
| Jackson Free Clinic Impact Award, Jackson Free Clinic | 2024 |
| Associated Student Body Leadership: Faculty Healthcare Award, UMMC Associated Student Body | 2019 |
| Methodist Rehabilitation Center Employee of the Quarter, Methodist Rehabilitation Center | 2010 |
| Co-recipient of the College of Liberal Arts Competitive Summer Research and Humanities Grant ($10,000), Auburn University | 2008 |
| Outstanding Poster Presentation at the Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology | 2007 |
| Department of Psychology Graduate Student Teaching Assistant of the Year, Auburn University | 2006 |
| Teaching Fellow, Auburn University | 2006 |
| Graduate Student Departmental Research Fellowship, Auburn University | 2006 |
| Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Fellow, Auburn University | 2005 |
| Most Helpful Graduate Student of Psychology Department, Auburn University | 2003 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Member | 2024 - Present |
| American Psychological Association--Health Psychology Division, Member | 2021 - Present |
| American Psychological Association, Member | 2012 - Present |
Committee Service
| Honors College Leadership Team, Member | 2023 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL, Member | 2023 - 2024 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-CENTERS AND INSTITUTES, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Center for Integrative Health Advisory Board, Chair | 2021 - Present |
| Clinical Training Oversight Committee--Psychology Resident Training Program, Chair | 2019 - Present |
| LCME Accreditation Committee, Member | 2018 - 2020 |
| Medical Advisory Committee for Wellness Centers, Member | 2018 - 2018 |
| Promotions & Tenure Committee--Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Member | 2018 - Present |
| School of Medicine Student Wellness Committee, Chair | 2017 - 2024 |
| Psychology Resident Training Committee, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Institutional Wellness Committee, Member | 2017 - 2018 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 2, Member | 2016 - 2019 |
Community Service
| Jackson Free Clinic Psychology Services, Provider | 07/2022 - Present |
| Spring into Wellness annual community wellness festival, Organizer | 04/2022 - Present |
Other Service
| Private Practice; Clinical Psychology and Psychiatric Associates; Jackson, Mississippi, Provide individual and family psychological interventions. | 2012 - Present |
| Psychologist; Methodist Rehabilitation Center Outpatient Clinics; Jackson, Mississippi, Provide individual, family, and group psychological interventions to persons who have sustained an acquired brain injury and/or spinal cord injury. Oversee research on patient outcomes for accrediting purposes, hospital reports, and grant funding. Obtain yearly grant funding ($60,000-$100,000) through the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Trust Fund to provide funding for therapy for individuals with TBI/SCI. Serve as the consulting/treating psychologist for the Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation (CORE) multidisciplinary treatment team. Serve as the treating psychologist for the Smoking Cessation Program. Conduct lectures for multiple community-wide support groups, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. | 09/2009 - Present |
| Supervised Clinical Experience; Clinical Health Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow; University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin, Medical-Surgical Consultation Service: Provided protocol assessment and intervention services for adult and pediatric burn and trauma patients. Served as consultant to the multidisciplinary Burn Team and attend weekly case rounds. Conducted pre-surgical evaluations for potential organ recipients and donors on the heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplant services. Provided psychological assessments, interventions, and consultations for inpatients presenting with a variety of acute and chronic medical problems on the following services: Neurology, Cardiology, Family Practice, General Surgery, Oncology Surgery, Burn Center, Trauma Life Center, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics, Palliative Care, Geriatrics, Renal, Organ Transplant, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonary. Conducted outpatient individual psychotherapy and intake evaluations with individuals who have severe or chronic medical conditions. Conducted educational seminars/lectures to residents and practicum students on psychological issues related to the medical setting. Participated in conducting research projects within the medical setting, including assessing PTSD with burn patients and predicting compliance with organ transplant patients. Primary Care Behavioral Health Service: Worked closely with family practice physicians, physician assistants, and other primary care personnel to provide curbside consultation and direct patient care in a primary care setting. | 07/2008 - 07/2009 |
| Clinical Health Psychology Pre-Doctoral Intern; University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Psychiatric Institute and Clinics, Madsion, Wisconsin, Rotations: Medical-Surgical Consultation Service, Outpatient Health Psychology,Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Outpatient Psychiatry, Pediatric Health Psychology HIV/AIDS Clinic, and UW Comprehensive Cancer Center | 07/2007 - 06/2008 |
| Graduate Clinician; University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine-Montgomery Internal Medicine Residency Program and Baptist Health Family Medicine Residency Program, Montgomery, Alabama | 08/2005 - 08/2006 |
| Graduate Clinic Coordinator/Intake Coordinator; Auburn University Psychological Services Center, Auburn, Alabama | 08/2003 - 08/2005 |
| Mt. Meigs Youth Sexual Offender Facility Intern; Alabama Department of Youth Services, Mt. Meigs, Alabama | 08/2002 - 08/2003 |