Beatriz MacDonald Wer, Ph.D. Titles and Appointments Assistant Professor School Medical School Department Psychiatry | Pediatrics You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Beatriz MacDonald Wer, Ph.D., received her undergraduate degree in psychology with high honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Harvard University. She went on to earn her doctorate degree in clinical psychology at the University of Denver. During that time, she received training at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for her clinical internship. She then completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of New Mexico Hospitals. Dr. MacDonald Wer joined UT Southwestern in 2022 and co-leads the Developmental Neuropsychology Emphasis Track for the joint UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health neuropsychology fellowship. She also serves as faculty for the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program at the UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Her roles include supervision, teaching, training, and research mentoring for graduate students, residents, and fellows. Dr. MacDonald Wer’s clinical focus is pediatric neuropsychology, with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders and complex medical conditions. As a certified dual language provider (English/Spanish), she specializes in culturally and linguistically informed care. Dr. MacDonald Wer's research complements her clinical work, exploring cultural/linguistic factors, neurodevelopment, bilingualism, and health access in neuropsychology. Her contributions include numerous publications and awards recognizing her efforts in access, training, and mentorship. Education Internship University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Department of Psychiatry (2014), Clinical Psychology Graduate School University of Denver (2014) Fellowship University of New Mexico Hospitals, Center for Neuropsychological Services (2016), Clinical Neuropsychology Research Interest Bilingual (Spanish-English) and Cultural Issues in Neuropsychology Central Nervous System Disorders Genetic Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Young Children Pediatric Neuropsychology Teaching and Education Publications Featured Publications Neuropsychological assessment in rare pediatric neurogenetic disorders: considerations for cross-cultural clinical research. Bordes Edgar V, Dorsman KA, Horton D, Messahel S, MacDonald B, Child Neuropsychol 2023 Nov 1-18 Foundational Curriculum and Core Guidelines for Training in Latinx/a/o-Hispanic Cultural Neuropsychology Across the Lifespan. MacDonald B, Berrios-Siervo GM, Díaz-Santos M, Sánchez O, Suárez P, Diaz AL, Moss N, Strutt AM, Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2023 Apr 38 3 304-333 Cultivating a Relevant Supervisory Space: Culturally Expressive and Responsive Model for Supervision in Neuropsychology. Stinson JM, MacDonald B, Strutt AM, Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2023 Apr 38 3 334-346 Culturally Informed Neuropsychological Evaluations in Pediatric Epilepsy: Evidence-Based Practice Considerations. Berrios-Siervo GM, Salinas CM, Bender HA, MacAllister WS, Vega C, Boada R, Strutt AM, MacDonald B, Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2023 Apr 38 3 395-407 A Teleneuropsychology Consultation Service Model for Children with Neurodevelopmental and Acquired Disorders Residing in Rural State Regions. Sherwood AR, MacDonald B, Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2020 Nov 35 8 1196-1203 Cross-Country Differences in Parental Reporting of Symptoms of ADHD. MacDonald B, Pennington BF, Willcutt EG, Dmitrieva J, Samuelsson S, Byrne B, Olson RK, J Cross Cult Psychol 2019 Jul 50 6 806-824 H - 56 Culturally-Responsive Neuropsychological Evaluations: Two Case Studies Demonstrating the Application of the ECLECTIC Framework in Pediatric Medical Populations. Costello R, Jordan LL, Papadakis JL, MacDonald B, Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2023 Oct H - 17 Neuropsychological Assessment in Rare Pediatric Neurogenetic Disorders: Considerations for Clinical Research. Dorsman KA, MacDonald B, Messahel S, Horton D, Edgar VB, Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2023 Oct The Measurement of Acculturation in Neuropsychological Evaluations of Hispanic/Latino Individuals across the Lifespan: A Scoping Review of the Literature. Medina LD, Henry S, Torres S, MacDonald B, Strutt AM, Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2023 Apr 38 3 365-386 Neurodevelopmental Implications on Urological Self-management Among People Living With Spina Bifida: A Practical Guide for Urology Providers. Gandy K, Castillo H, Kelly M, Bradko V, MacDonald B, Thibadeau J, Queally J, Castillo J, Urology 2023 Mar 173 17-25 Results 1-10 of 17 1 2 Next Last Honors & Awards WINNers Box AwardWomen in Neuropsychology, Division 40 Society of Clinical Neuropsychology, American Psychological Association (2024) Mentorship in Cultural Neuropsychology AwardHispanic Neuropsychological Society (2023) Outstanding MentorUT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (2023) Distinguished ProfessorUniversidad Del Valle de Guatemala (2020) Tony Wong Diversity Award for Outstanding Work Related to Diversity as an Early Career ProfessionalNational Academy of Neuropsychology (2018) Teaching AwardUniversity of Denver, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (2014) Graduate Studies Dissertation FellowshipUniversity of Denver (2013) Professional Associations/Affiliations American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology American Psychological Association American Psychological Association, Division 40, Society of Clinical Neuropsychology Hispanic Neuropsychological Society International Neuropsychological Society National Academy of Neuropsychology Society for Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
