Drake Center Neuropsychologist Receives Board Certification

Cincinnati-Paul Newman, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.-C.N., Director of Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Drake Center has received board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology from the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN). Dr. Newman joins the ranks of only 607 neuropsychologists nationwide, and only one other adult neuropsychologist in Cincinnati to achieve this specialty certification.

Board certification provides external validity of specialty competence, and acknowledgment by Dr. Newman`s professional peers that he has passed extensive examination of his knowledge and ability. Certification by ABCN is recognized throughout the country.

In addition to this certification, Dr. Newman has recently joined a National Institutes of Health research study at the University of Cincinnati as an investigator. The study will investigate if a surgical procedure for blocked carotid arteries can lead to better cognition (thinking ability) when compared to individuals who do not have this procedure. "What makes this study unique," says Dr. Newman, "is that it looks at quality of life, not just mortality or acute events (like stroke) to determine effectiveness."

Dr. Newman earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Cincinnati. He also completed a postdoctoral residency in neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

Dr. Newman is a resident of Wyoming.

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