William Ernst Professor • Department of Psychology B.A., The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJM.A., The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJPsy.D., James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VAPostdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Cooper HospitalLicensed Psychologist (NJ & PA)Dr. Ernst's research focuses on sports-related concussion including the development and evaluation of peer-oriented concussion education programs designed to increase concussion disclosure to healthcare professionals. This program of research was initiated with funding from the NCAA and the DoD. Applied neuropsychology is another area and includes performance validity assessment (i.e., determining the degree of effort put forth during neuropsychological evaluations), knowledge of traumatic brain injury among various groups (e.g., nurses, educators), and collaborative approaches between neuropsychologists and school personnel. Topics related to learning disabilities and ADHD is a new area currently in the planning stage. Dr. Ernst maintains an independent practice in clinical neuropsychology and is a team neuropsychologist for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League. Professional Interests Sports related concussion, traumatic brain injury, applied neuropsychology, consultation with school personnel, neurodevelopmental disorders (learning disabilities and ADHD). Degrees PsyD Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology, James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Specialization Clinical Neuropsychology Licenses and Certifications License needed to practice psychology. 12/31/2002 Practicing Psychologist, NJ State Board of Psychology State Needed to practice psychology 12/31/2001 Psychologist, State of Pennsylvania Department of Psychology State Email 973 720 2377 2612 Hennings Science East Scheduled hours change based on semester schedule and by appointment.
