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Megan B. Spencer is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Brown University specializing in clinical neuropsychology. She oversees the neuropsychology track within the clinical psychology internship program and is actively involved in assessing cognitive deficits among psychiatric populations, particularly veterans with histories of PTSD, substance dependence, and mood disorders. Dr. Spencer leads assessments in the Providence VA Neuropsychology clinic and plays a crucial role in a multidisciplinary polytrauma/TBI clinic dedicated to returning OIF/OEF veterans. She holds a PhD from Brown University and has completed postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology. Recognized for her excellence in teaching, she received the Toy Caldwell-Colbert Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Spencer has taken on various roles, including serving on committees for the Rhode Island Psychological Association and chairing the Providence VA's dementia committee. Her clinical interests focus on dementia assessment and cognitive deficits, contributing to her active involvement in educational seminars and training for neuropsychology residents and interns.
Brown University • Providence, RI, USA
Oversaw the neuropsychology track in the clinical psychology internship program and taught neuropsychology seminar series.
Providence VA Neuropsychology Clinic • Pawtucket, RI, USA
Conducted assessments of cognitive deficits in veterans with various psychiatric conditions.
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