Sean Phelan, PhD, MPH

Scientific Adviser and Speaker,
Diversity Science
Associate Professor, Mayo Clinic

Sean Phelan, PhD, MPH (pronouns: he/him) is a national expert on effect of weight stigma on treatment of patients who are overweight or obese and on the experiences of obese health care providers. He has deep knowledge of, and cares deeply about, the influence of stigma, stereotype threat, microaggression & biases on both organizational members and on the people they serve. He and Michelle van Ryn have developed highly regarded training sessions aimed at improving organizational climate and improving quality of care for obese and racial minority patients.

Click  here to find out more about Dr. Phelan and his work as an Associate Professor at Mayo Clinic.

For Dr. Phelan’s scientific publications click here.

For an example of one of Dr. Phelan’s talks (for medical care audience), click here.

Sean Phelan, PhD. is available on a limited basis for talks and consulting.  Please email [email protected] if you would like to connect.

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