Evan Smith, PhD

Evan Smith, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Adult Clinical Psychologist

Biography

Dr. Evan L. Smith is a Rehabilitation Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. Following pre-doctoral internship training in adult rehabilitation psychology, Dr. Smith next completed his post-doctoral residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in adult rehabilitation psychology.

Dr. Smith’s clinical responsibilities include outpatient psychological services for individuals with disability.

Dr. Smith served as the chairperson for the American Psychological Association, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology, Science Committee from 2016-2018.

Areas of Practice

  • Chronic Pain
  • Psychosocial Adjustment to Disability
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Acquired Brain Injury

Expertise

Medical School or Training

Nova - Southeastern University, 2016

Fellowship

John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rehabiilitation Psychology, 2018

Professional Organizations

American Psychological Association

Division of Rehabilitation Psychology, Science Committee

Research Interests

Patient-provider communication