Dr. Megan Spencer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI, USA

Oversaw the neuropsychology track in the clinical psychology internship program and taught neuropsychology seminar series.

Staff Neuropsychologist

— Present

Providence VA Neuropsychology Clinic • Pawtucket, RI, USA

Conducted assessments of cognitive deficits in veterans with various psychiatric conditions.

Awards

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Toy Caldwell-Colbert Excellence in Teaching Award

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics