University of Nevada, Las Vegas  

Return to the Neuropsychology Research Program Homepage


Brandon S. Park, Ph.D.
Neuropsychology Research Program Alumnus





Dr. Park received his B. A in Psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2002 and his M. A. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2004. He completed his dissertation, titled, “Recovery of Neurocognitive Function Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents.” He is currently a staff psychologist at the Napa State Hospital in California. His current research interests involve neuropsychological functioning in Traumatic Brain Injury for both children and adults. His other interests include the study of attention and memory processing and theoretical concepts in neuropsychological testing.


·       2007

Clinical Psychology, Doctoral Student, Doctoral Dissertation “Recovery of Neurocognitive Function Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents” (in progress). Advisor: Daniel N. Allen, Ph. D.

University of Nevada , Las Vegas

 

·       2004
Clinical Psychology, Doctoral Student, Master's Thesis “Inadequacy, the Psychopathological Component of Perfectionism: Validation of the Inadequacy Scale.” Advisor: Mark R. Floyd, Ph.D.
University of Nevada,
Las Vegas

 

·       2002
Bachelor of Arts. Psychology, Cum Laude with High Honors, Undergraduate research project on “Religious Perfectionism.” Advisor: Mark R. Floyd, PhD.

University of Nevada , Las Vegas

Clinical Experience:

  • Experience with Forensic-Neuropsychology at the Neuropsychology Clinic of Southern Nevada (3 semesters)              2004-2005
  • Experience Counseling at the Center for Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling (3 semesters)       2003-2004

Professional Societies and Honors:

  • Graduate Student Research Award                 (2003-2004 school year)
  • National Academy of Neuropsychology – Student Member
  • American Psychological Association – Student Member
  • Western Psychological Association – Student Member    

 

Teaching and Professional Experience:

·       Psychology 101 Instructor, University of Nevada , Las Vegas , Department of Psychology (2004-2005)

·       Statistics Lab Instructor, University of Nevada , Las Vegas , Department of Psychology (2002-2003)

 

Current Research Interests:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adults
  • Forensic Neuropsychology
  • Attention and Working Memory
  • Theoretical concepts in neuropsychological testing
  • Personality Traits