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913B Bowman Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843.412.0927
843.225.2323 (fax)
Medical University of South Carolina
Department of Neurology
Division of Neuropsychology
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425
843.740.1592 x16
843.740.6113 (fax)
E-mail: wymerjh@musc.edu
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology (2006)
Areas: Neuropsychology
Research & Clinical Supervisors: Mark T. Wagner, Ph.D. & Jacobo E. Mintzer, M.D.
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Internship in Clinical Psychology (2004)
Area: Neuropsychology, Behavioral Medicine
Research & Clinical Supervisor: Mark T. Wagner, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Doctorate of Philosophy (2004)
Area: Neuropsychology
Minor 1: Behavioral Neurology
Minor 2: Communication Disorders
Dissertation: Psychological and Neuropsychological Correlates of Postconcussional
Disorder
Supervisor: Wm. Drew Gouvier, Ph.D.
The Citadel, Charleston, SC
Master of Arts (1999)
Area: School Psychology
Thesis: Effects of Defendants’ Race and Socioeconomic Status on Juror Decisions
Thesis Chair: A. J. Finch, Ph.D.
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science (1996), Graduated Cum Laude
Major 1: Psychology
Major 2: Modern Foreign Languages – Russian
Researcher, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, Alzheimer’s Research and Clinical Programs, Jacobo Mintzer, M.D., Supervisors (August 2004 – present)
Study of progression of Alzheimer’s disease and neuropsychological correlates in African American’s from the rural south. Validation of currently used neuropsychological measures for this population.
Consultant, University of South Carolina, Columbia, Senior Primary Care Practice (July 2006 – present)
Coordination of a neuropsychological battery to evaluate cognitive functioning in asymptomatic and symptomatic elderly subjects who drive. Training of student psychometrists.
Researcher, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, Mark T. Wagner, Ph.D., Supervisor (August 2003 – July 2004)
Prepared and submitted an application for a F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship Award on the effects of premorbid IQ on conversion from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer’s disease. Analyzed a database of cognitive impaired individuals to quantify a neuropsychometric factor structure of MCI. Assisted in data collection and statistical analysis of neuropsychological functioning of patients with Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and nonepileptic seizures.
Researcher, Psychological Services Center, Louisiana State University, Wm. Drew Gouvier, Ph.D., Supervisor (May 2002 – July 2003)
Designing, collecting data, and performing statistical analyses to determine the effects of mild brain trauma, postconcussion symptoms, and stress on complex attention and psychological distress. Other research projects included further standardization of the d2 Test of Attention and profiling malingerers.
Researcher, Neurology Clinic, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Charles A. Barkemeyer, M.D., Supervisor (2002 – 2004)
Designing, collecting data, and performing statistical analyses for further validation on a measure of malingering based on patients’ behavior during interview and examination.
Research Assistant, Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D., Supervisor (1999 – 2001)
Assisted in data collection for team research projects. Projects included studying the effects of routines on child behavior and the effects of daily stress on adolescents’ physical and mental health.
Research Assistant, Medical University of South Carolina, Charles Kelner, M.D., Supervisor (1998 – 1999)
Scheduled and tested severely depressed patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Patients were tested before ECT and periodically throughout the treatment to examine the effects of ECT on depression, short and long term memory, and other cognitive functioning.
Research Assistant, Medical University of South Carolina, Susan Rhodes, Ph.D., Supervisor (1998 – 1999)
Organization of subject acquisition and testing for the continuation of a study on sleep apnea. Children with sleep apnea were tested to determine the effects of their disordered sleep on cognitive functioning.
Researcher, Department of Psychology, The Citadel, Charleston, SC, A. J. Finch, Ph.D., Supervisor (1998 – 1999)
Designing, collecting data, and performing statistics on the effects of race and socioeconomic status on mock juror decisions.
Research Assistant, Harrisonburg Court Service Unit, James Madison University, Joanne Grayson, Ph.D., Supervisor, (1995 – 1996)
Data collection and interviewing subjects for research on the contributing nature of alcohol in spousal abuse.
Wagner, M.T., Wymer, J.H., Carlozzi, N.E., Bachman, D., Walker, A., & Mintzer, J.E. (in press). Preliminary examination of progression of Alzheimer’s disease in a rural southern African American cohort. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.
Wymer, J.H., Barkemeyer, C.A., Jones, G.N., & Callon, E.B. (2006). Validation of the Barkemeyer-Callon-Jones Malingering Detection Scale. American Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 24, 33-43.
Wymer, J.H., Wagner, M.T., Bachman, D, & Mintzer, J.E. (2005). Accuracy of WTAR predictions for older African Americans from the rural south [Abstract]. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 916.
Wymer, J.H., Wagner, M.T., Bachman, D, & Mintzer, J.E. (2005). Do current BNT norms generalize to older African Americans from the rural south? [Abstract]. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 20, 915.
Wagner, M.T., Wymer, J.H., Topping, K.B., & Pritchard, P.B. (2005). Use of the Personality Assessment Inventory as an efficacious and cost effective diagnostic tool for nonepileptic seizures. Epilepsy and Behavior, 7, 301-304.
Wagner, M.T.,Wymer, J.H., Teichner, G., & Bachman, D.L. (2004). Diagnostic challenges of using CSF assay of tau and beta-amyloid(42) in atypical degenerative dementias of the Alzheimer type and mild cognitive impairment of the Alzheimer’s type. Dementia Review Series, 4, 25-26.
Wagner, M.T. & Wymer, J.H. (2004). Challenges associated with the preclinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in a 57-year-old with mild cognitive impairment [Abstract]. International Neuropsychological Society. 32nd Annual Meeting. Program and Abstracts. Columbus, OH: INS.
Wymer, J.H., Rayls, K., & Wagner, M.T. (2003). Utility of a clinically derived abbreviated form of the WAIS-III. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18, 917-927.
Wymer, J.H., Lindman, L.S., & Gouvier, W.D. (2003). d2 Test of Attention: A recoding of the “standard” scores and further normative information [Abstract]. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18, 757.
Barkmeyer, C.A., Wymer, J.H., Jones, G.N., & Callon, E.B. (2003). The Barkemeyer-Callon-Jones Malingering Detection Scale (MDS): Further validation of an objective measure of malingering behavior [Abstract]. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18, 780.
Wymer, J.H., Lindman, L.S., & Booksh, R.L. (2002). A neuropsychological perspective of aprosody: Features, function, assessment, and treatment. Applied Neuropsychology, 9, 37-47.
Sytsma, S.E., Kelley, M.L., & Wymer, J.H. (2001). Development and initial validation of the Child Routines Inventory. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 23, 241-251.
Wymer, J.H., & Kelley, M.L. (2002). Review of the Children’s Personality Questionnaire. In M. L. Kelley (Ed.), AABT clinical assessment series: Practitioner’s guide to empirically based measures of children’s school based behavior problems. New York: Plenum.
Wymer, J.H., & Kelley, M.L. (2002). Review of the Piers-Harris Self Concept Scale. In M. L. Kelley (Ed.), AABT clinical assessment series: Practitioner’s guide to empirically based measures of children’s school based behavior problems. New York: Plenum.
Mintzer, J.E., Wymer, J.H., Hulsey, T.C., Ebeling, M., Wagner, M.T., Stuckey, M., & Bachman, D. (July, 2006). A comparison of patterns of deterioration between African American and Caucasian Alzheimer’s patients. Poster session presented at the 10th International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. Madrid, Spain.
Wymer, J.H., Wagner, M.T., Bachman, D., & Mintzer, J. (October, 2004). Accuracy of WTAR predictions for older African Americans from the rural south. Poster session presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Tampa, FL.
Wymer, J.H., Wagner, M.T., Bachman, D., & Mintzer, J. (October, 2004). Do current BNT norms generalize to older African Americans from the rural south? Poster session presented at the 25th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Tampa, FL.
Wymer, J.H. & Wagner, M.T. (March, 2004). The varying factor structure of mild cognitive impairment as a function of premorbid IQ. Poster session presented at the first annual Aging Research Day. Charleston, SC.
Wagner, M.T. & Wymer, J.H. (February, 2004). Challenges associated with the preclinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in a 57-year-old with mild cognitive impairment. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society. Baltimore, MD.
Wymer, J.H., Lindman, L.S., & Gouvier, W.D. (October, 2003). d2 Test of Attention: A recoding of the “standard” scores and further normative information. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Dallas, TX.
Barkmeyer, C.A., Wymer, J.H., Jones, G.N., & Callon, E.B. (October, 2003). The Barkemeyer-Callon-Jones Malingering Detection Scale (MDS): Further validation of an objective measure of malingering behavior. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Dallas, TX.
Wymer, J.H. & Gouvier, W.D. (October, 2002). Poster twins: A profile of two malingerers. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami, FL.
LeBlanc, M.M., Huete, J.M., Self-Brown, S., Wymer, J.H., & Kelley, M.L. (March, 2001). The relationship of daily stress and health in adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Health Care Research, Santa Fe, NM. Hair, J.F., Jr., Weber, J.M., & Hoverstad, R. (Eds.), Advances in Health Care Research 2001 Proceedings (pp. 95-103).
*Paper chosen as best student paper for conference.
Sytsma, S. E., Kelley, M. L., Wymer, J. H., & Dillon, J. (2001, November). The Child Routines Inventory: Development and Initial Validation. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.
Huete, J.M., LeBlanc, M.M., Self-Brown, S., Wymer, J.H., & Kelley, M.L. (November, 2000). The self-report of daily stressors in a sample of adolescents. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
Rayls, K. R., Wymer, J. H., & Wagner, M. T. (1998, November). A clinically derived short form of the WAIS-III: Utility in a sample of young adults. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Washington, DC.
Grayson, J., Turner, R. E., Weaver, J., Williams, D., & Wymer, J. H. (1997, April). STOP! In the name of love: Treatment outcome for spouses who batter. Symposium presented at the spring conference of the Virginia Psychological Association, Roanoke, VA.
Applied Neuropsychology
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Journal of Forensic Neuropsychology
Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology
Rehabilitation Psychology
Neuropsychologist, Private Practice (12/2005 – present)
Evaluation and treatment planning for adolescents through older adults with various diagnoses and mental health problems including traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular disorders, learning disabilities, Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), forensic involvement, and/or psychiatric issues.
Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina, Alzheimer’s Research and Clinical Programs, Mark T. Wagner, Ph.D. & Jacobo Mintzer, M.D., Supervisors (August 2004 –August 2006)
Central Research Coordinator for center grant studying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Performed neuropsychological assessments across South Carolina. Coordination of subject assessment.
Clinical Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, Private Practice, L. Randolph Waid, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor (February 2005 – December 2005)
Neuropsychological and psychological diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning for adults, older adults, adolescents, and children in the community. Diagnoses include traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral vascular disease, chemical exposure, chronic pain, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Clinical Psychology Internship, Medical University of South Carolina, Counseling and Psychological Services & Weight Management Center, Alice Q. Libet, Ph.D. & Patrick M. O’Neil, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Supervisors (February 2004 – July 2004)
Diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy for medical students. Problems included adjustment disorders, social phobia, sexual dysfunction, hypochondriasis, PTSD, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and eating disorders. Individual psychotherapy for weight loss; ran a group focused on weight management and instructed on empirically supported weight loss strategies; psychological assessment of pre-gastric bypass surgical candidates.
Clinical Psychology Internship, Medical University of South Carolina, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics and Department of Veteran Affairs, Mental Health Services, Mark T. Wagner, Ph.D., Michael Horner, Ph.D., and Gordon Teichner, Ph.D., Neuropsychologists, Clinical Supervisors (August 2003 – January 2004)
Outpatient and inpatient adult and child neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. Referrals were varied and included patients with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementias, epileptic versus non-epileptic seizures, Parkinson’s disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and normal age-related decline. Diagnoses included social/emotional problems, toxin exposure, head trauma, cerebrovascular disease, and malingering Child referrals included Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders.
Family Therapy Clinic, Baton Rouge, Wm. Drew Gouvier, Ph.D., Supervisor (August 2001 – July 2003)
Neuropsychological and psychological outpatient assessments for individuals with academic, attentional, and neurologic disorders (e.g., traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular illness, psychiatric illness, chronic substance abuse, learning disabilities, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). Referrals typically from attorneys, neurologists, primary care physicians, disability officers, or Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Neuropsychology Practicum Team, Senior Supervising Student (May 2001-July 2003)
Supervision of other students on the Neuropsychology Practicum Team. Duties include training students in psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessment and relevant theory; supervising students in clinical assessment, treatment, report writing, and research; and preparation of assessment packages and training of students for numerous large scale disaster research projects.
Neuropsychology Clinic, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Wm. Drew Gouvier, Ph.D., Supervisor (June 2000 – August 2002)
Neuropsychological assessments for a population of low-income adult and adolescent outpatients in a charity hospital setting. Consulted with physicians, hospital personnel, and psychiatrists on inpatients and outpatients. Commonly assessed for dementia, delirium, mental retardation, other cognitive deficits, and psychiatric conditions. Associated medical and neurologic problems included neurodegenerative diseases, brain injury, cerebrovascular illness, seizure disorder, diabetes, and hypertension.
Gros Psychological Services, Bryan Gros, Ph.D., Supervisor, (October 2001 – July 2002)
State ordered psychological assessments for a child and adult low-income population for disability determination. Assessments included diagnostic interviews, mental status examinations, intelligence testing, and self report. Full reports with recommendations were presented to the Office of Disability Services.
Adult Clinical/Substance Abuse Practicum, Baton Rouge Mental Health Center, Amy L. Copeland, Ph.D. & Bryan Gros, Ph.D., Supervisors (September 2001 – August 2002)
Psychotherapy with adults with mood and/or anxiety disorders. Psychological assessment of adults for differential diagnosis purposes. Co-led a closed anxiety group for clients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Presented one formal case presentation each semester, in addition to informal weekly case presentations.
Death Penalty Investigations, Department of Social Work, Louisiana State University, Cecile Guin, Ph.D. & Tom Merrill, Ph.D., Supervisors (January 2001 – August 2001)
Neuropsychological assessments for incarcerated men awaiting sentencing or on death row. Clients were convicted murders. Disorders included mental retardation, seizure disorder, and other cognitive deficits. Prepared comprehensive medical, psychological, and social histories on offenders.
Psychological Services Center, Louisiana State University, Wm. Drew Gouvier, Ph.D., Supervisor (June 2000 – May 2001)
Psychoeducational assessments of students, typically college age, with academic and attentional difficulties (e.g., ADHD, Learning or Cognitive Disabilities, and/or emotional problems). Rehabilitative therapy for adults with cognitive losses associated with severe head injury; therapy focused on motivation for change and compensatory strategies. Psychotherapy with adults with mood and/or anxiety disorders.
Pediatric Psychology & Behavior Clinic, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist, Supervisor (January 2000 – July 2001)
Assessment and treatment of pediatric outpatients and medical inpatients. Consulted with physicians, hospital personnel, and East Baton Rouge Parish school personnel. Presenting problems included: conduct/behavioral disorders, internalizing disorders, impaired academic and intellectual performance, adjustment to illness, pervasive developmental disorders, sexual and physical abuse, and non-adherence to medical regimen.
Legal Investigations, Family Therapy Clinic, Wm. Drew Gouvier, Ph.D., Supervisor
• Psychological assessment of litigants exposed to a train wreck in Scary Creek, WVA, who have endorsed secondary emotional distress (Summer 2002)
• Neuropsychological and follow-up psychological assessment of litigants exposed to Ethylene Dichloride in Sulfur, LA (Spring & Summer 2001)
• Neuropsychological assessment of litigants exposed to Chlorine gas (Spring 2000)
Consultation, Family Therapy Clinic, Wm. Drew Gouvier, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist, Supervisor (Fall 2000)
Independent review of psychologist and psychiatrist evaluations of patients involved in a tobacco litigation suit
Psychological Services Center, Louisiana State University, Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D., Pediatric Psychologist, Supervisor (September 1999 – August 2001)
Psychological outpatient assessments and treatment for children and parents. Presenting problems included: conduct/behavioral disorders, parent-adolescent conflict, enuresis and encopresis, impaired academic and intellectual performance, childhood disingrative disease, and memory impairments.
Greenwell Springs Hospital, Spring House, Robert Roy Allen, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor (August 1999 – August 2000)
Member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team for adolescent girls residing in a group home. Residents were in the custody of the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Service. Assessment and treatment for residents with learning, attention, and emotional disorders, co-led a sexual abuse group, and participated in staff training and program development.
Psychological Assessment Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Mark T. Wagner, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist, & Margaret K. Greer, Ph.D., Child Psychologist, Supervisors (August 1997-July 1999)
Psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessment of children, adults, and older adults meeting a wide range of DSM-IV diagnoses including mood, learning, sleep, personality, anxiety, and childhood disorders. Scheduled patient appointments, trained others in test administration, and interacted with HMO’s and other insurance companies on patients’ behalf.
Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home (April 1996-May 1997)
Supervised detained children. Counseled children on their legal situations and personal issues. Monitored security.
Citizens Against Sexual Assault (CASA), (1996-1997)
Offered crisis intervention/ emotional support, facilitated problem-solving, and provided information to sexual assault victims, families, and friends.
Staunton Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Jack Tucker, Ed.S., Supervisor (January 1995 – May 1996)
Provided supervision for juveniles on court ordered probation. Counseled children with behavior disorders and assisted in family mediation. Aided the Court in preparing social histories and developing treatment plans for juveniles and their families.
Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Department of Social Services, (1995 – 1996)
Assisted the Court by supervising parent-child visitations.
National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
American Psychological Association (APA)
South Carolina Psychological Association (SCPA)
Mark T. Wagner, Ph.D.
Medical University of South Carolina
Department of Neurology
96 Jonathan Lucas St.
PO Box 250606, Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-6941
wagnermt@musc.edu
Margaret K. Greer, M.D.
Tidewater Executive Center
222 W. Coleman Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-4772
mintzerj@musc.edu
Wm. Drew Gouvier, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University
236 Audubon Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5501
(225) 578-1494
wgouvie@lsu.edu
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