Dr. Ryan Van Patten

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ryan Van Patten, PhD, ABPP, is an Assistant Professor at Brown University and is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist affiliated with the Providence VA Medical Center. He obtained his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Saint Louis University and completed his clinical internship at Brown University, followed by postdoctoral fellowships in neuropsychology at the University of California San Diego and Harvard Medical School. Ryan is an active researcher, clinician, and educator with over 70 peer-reviewed publications and more than 30 authored books and book chapters. He contributes to the field of neuropsychology as an Associate Editor for the APA journal 'Neuropsychology' and is a member of the editorial boards of four additional journals. His research focuses on functional neurological disorders, digital neuropsychology, traumatic brain injuries, and cognitive rehabilitation. In terms of educational impact, he co-founded and co-hosts the 'Navigating Neuropsychology' podcast and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN). Ryan's early career achievements include receiving the 2023 Levitt Early Career Award from APA Division 40 for his contributions to neuropsychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior.

Awards

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Levitt Early Career Award

2023-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics