She is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, as well as being cross-appointed in Psychiatry and Pediatrics. She is the Director of the Colchester East Hants ADHD Clinic. Dr. Corkum conducts clinical research in child psychopathology (particularly ADHD) and pediatric sleep. She has received CIHR funding through the eHIPP program, to develop, evaluate and disseminate the Teacher Help program which focuses on helping teachers meet the needs of students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.