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Jennifer L. Gess, Ph.D.

Jennifer L. Gess, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychiatry
Clinical Neuropsychologist

After receiving B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Virginia, she continued her education at Georgia State University where she received an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology. She completed a clinical Internship in Neuropsychology at the University of Arizona and Neuropsychology Fellowship at Emory University. She has been board certified by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology since 2009 and serves on the American Psychological Association’s national Education Committee for training in Neuropsychology. In additional to clinical work and educational activities, Dr. Gess has primary research interests in the development of techniques for predicting cognitive outcome following neurosurgery.

Board Certification

Diplomate – American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology

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