Co-Directors of Training
The Fellowship program is under the responsibilities of Co-Directors of Training (DOT), Drs. Mina Nguyen-Driver and Brooke Yancey-Ward. The DOT responsibilities include but are not limited to: oversight of the fellowship program and fellows’ progress toward achieving the stated goals and objectives (and related competencies), central role in the first month’s orientation and structured training experiences, ongoing individual supervision with fellows rotating with her and group supervision for all fellows in the program, documenting the structured evaluation and feedback process for fellows.
Dr. Mina Nguyen-Driver, Psy.D. completed her internship at UC Davis Medical Center and her post-doctoral fellowship at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. During these experiences, she received comprehensive clinical training in the assessment of medically complex pediatric patients dealing with a wide spectrum of medical conditions. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Nguyen-Driver has accumulated extensive expertise in the fields of rare diseases and behavioral health. In addition, Dr. Nguyen-Driver has taken on a leadership role by supervising the educational experiences of psychology graduate students, pre-doctoral interns, and post-doctoral trainees specializing in pediatric psychology. Dr. Nguyen-Driver has a passion for teaching and mentorship and serves on the UAMS DEI Council, which is dedicated to advancing diversity within the College of Medicine.
Dr. Brooke Yancey-Ward, Psy.D., completed her internship at Virginia Beach City Public Schools and her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. During these training experiences, she worked with children across the age span, ranging from infants as young as 6 months old to 18+, as well as their families, and received training in assessment, empirically supported therapeutic interventions, and consultation-liaison services. Since joining UAMS as faculty in 2022, Dr. Yancey-Ward has been involved in several outpatient clinics, inpatient consultation-liaison services, research projects, and inpatient rounding with multidisciplinary teams as well as in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where she focuses on maternal mental health. Dr. Yancey-Ward has recently had the honor of becoming one of the Associate Directors of Training for the post-doctoral fellowship program and has a passion for having an active role in the training of our fellows. Dr. Yancey-Ward is the inaugural president of the Sunshine Committee, which focuses on promoting employee wellness and collegiality, and is a member of the Social and Community Engagement Committee.
Little Rock Faculty
Graduate Program: Texas Tech, 1988
Rotation Supervision: Autism team testing in the DDC
Clinical Interests: Psychological and educational testing, social skills and anxiety issues with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Research Interest: Community outreach and educational programs
Graduate Program: University of Central Arkansas, 2022
Rotation Supervision: Nephrology Clinic
Clinical Interests: adherence support, treatment for anxiety disorders, developmental and psychoeducational evaluations, and supporting patients with chronic illness
Graduate Program: University of Utah, 2006
Rotation Supervision: Inpatient C&L, DDC psychological evaluations
Clinical Interests: psychoeducational assessment, treatment of anxiety disorders, and behavioral management and emotional support of overweight youth.
Graduate Program: University of Georgia, Athens, GA; Ph.D. 2012
Rotation Supervision: Headache Clinic, Inpatient C&L, DDC Therapy (adherence, coping, biofeedback)
Clinical Interests: Chronic Pain, Headache, PANS/PANDAS, Sickle Cell Disease, and Treatment Adherence
Director of Psychology Services, Dennis Developmental Center
LEND Discipline Coordinator
Graduate Program: Nova Southeastern University, 2004
Rotation Supervision: DDC psychological evaluations or therapy (feeding, behavior management), Inpatient C&L
Clinical Interests: feeding disorders in young children, psychological and educational evaluation, treatment of emotional, behavioral, and adherence concerns in children with medical and/or developmental challenges
Graduate Program: University of Central Arkansas, 2021
Rotation Supervision: Cardio-Neurodevelopmental clinic (CNP), Inpatient C & L, and DDC Psychological Evaluations (Autism Teams and Psych Only)
Clinical Interests: Psychological and educational evaluations, neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, behavior management and helping families navigate the school system.
Graduate Program: University of Central Arkansas, 2021
Rotation Supervision: Feeding, Inpatient C&L, Sleep clinic
Clinical Interests: pediatric feeding disorders; avoidant restrictive food intake disorders; pediatric sleep disorders; CPAP adherence for pediatric patients; autism evaluations; and working with patients with medically complex concerns and parental support.
Co-Director of Training, Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Program
Graduate Program: University of Indianapolis, 2019
Rotation Supervision: High Risk Newborn Clinic, Inpatient C&L, Growth and Development Clinic
Clinical Interests: feeding disorders in young children, maternal mental health in NICU populations, developmental testing for infants and young children, treatment of emotional, behavioral, and adherence concerns in medically complex patients, and working with medically complex children and their families.
Springdale Faculty
Director of Psychology Services in Schmieding Developmental Center
Graduate Program: University of Memphis 2009
Rotation Supervision: Pediatric Neuropsychology, Clerkship Supervisor
Clinical Interest: Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Neurological Disorders, Learning Disorders and the Multidisciplinary Management of Concussion. He currently directs the SDC Concussion program and multidisciplinary team at UAMS Northwest.
Co-Director of Training, Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Program
Graduate Program: Alliant University/CSPP, 2000
Rotation Supervision: Cleft Lip and Palate and Hemophilia Clinic.
Clinical Interests: providing evaluation and treatment for children with complex developmental and medical concerns, using a variety of modalities including comprehensive assessment and consultation, and short and long-term cognitive behavioral therapy. Diagnoses: adjustment disorder, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and parent management training.
Graduate Program: West Virginia University, 2019
Clinical Interests: Providing evidence-based, family-focused interventions with neurodiverse youth that incorporate their social ecological systems to promote overall wellbeing. I provide neurodiversity-affirming care to enhance family understanding of their youth’s unique needs with common goals including: (a) the reduction of youth experiences of emotional and behavioral dysregulation (e.g., aggression), (b) the reduction of trauma symptoms, (c) the building of social support, (d) the strengthening of family relationships, and (e) the fostering of positive family communication strategies.
Graduate Program: Oklahoma State University 1993)
Rotation Supervision: Pediatric Neuropsychology
Clinical Interests: Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Congenital Heart Disorders, Neuro-oncology, Sensory Impaired Children, and working with medical specialists, families and educational systems to enhance outcomes.
Graduate Program: University of Arkansas 2010
Rotation Supervision: Therapy (SDC)
Clinical Interests: identifying and treating maladaptive health behaviors, providing behavioral health services for issues related to pediatric health conditions, and addressing emotional and behavioral functioning and promoting health-related quality of life for patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
Graduate Program: University of Central Arkansas, 2024
Clinical Interests: Developmental and psychological evaluations, with a particular interest in expanding access to culturally responsive assessment services, increasing representation, reducing barriers to care, and promoting equitable mental health and developmental services for Spanish-speaking families.
Graduate Program: University of Central Arkansas, 2015
Rotation Supervision: Pediatric Neuropsychology
Clinical Interest: Pediatric Neuropsychology and School Psychology. Areas of interest: oncology late effects, genetic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities including dyslexia, and special education. She serves as the clerkship supervisor at Schmieding Developmental Center.