Dr. Ruth Mccann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ruth F. McCann, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, specializing in psychiatry with a focus on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. She treats adults with a range of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Dr. McCann completed her medical degree at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and her residency in psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Following her residency, she underwent fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. She is board-certified in psychiatry and has expertise in managing mental health conditions arising from neurological disorders, including epilepsy, strokes, and traumatic brain injuries. Her clinical experience includes treating patients with functional neurological disorders and autism, contributing significantly to the field through her clinical work and research interests in neuropsychiatry.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

Works as a psychiatrist at NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates, providing mental health care to medically admitted patients.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.