Kelly Stanek

Assistant Professor

Kelly Stanek

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neurology: Neuropsychology

  • (706) 721-3851
  • (706) 721-7588
  • FO 123

Education

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology Kent State University, 2011

  • MA, Clinical Psychology Kent State University, 2009

  • BA, Art/Art Studies, General Reed College, 2001

Certifications

  • Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2019

  • SC Psychology License SC Board of Psychology , 2020

  • GA Psychology License GA State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 2017

  • PSYC GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2017

Awards & Honors

  • Best Research Abstract by an Established Career Professional - 2023 Div 40 APA Convention Awards APA Division 40/Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, 2023

  • Travel Fellowship BED Research Workshop 2012

  • Ted Blau Memorial Award National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2008

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • PHAS 6060

    Psych & Addic Med Practicum

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Neurocognitive aspects of obesity, 2015
    Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
  • Body mass index and brain structure in healthy children and adolescents, 2014
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Body Mass Index and Neurocognitive Functioning Across the Adult Lifespan, 2013
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Can bariatric surgery reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease?, 2013
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Cognitive reserve preserves cognitive function in obese individuals., 2013
    Journal Article, Academic Journal