- Graduate School - University of Denver (2008-2014)
- Fellowship - University of New Mexico Hospitals, Center for Neuropsychological Services (2014-2016), Clinical Neuropsychology
- Internship - University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Department of Psychiatry (2013-2014), Clinical Psychology

Beatriz MacDonald Wer, Ph.D.
- Psychiatry
Biography
Beatriz MacDonald Wer, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Dr. MacDonald Wer received her undergraduate degree in psychology with high honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Harvard University. She went on to earn her doctorate degree in clinical psychology at the University of Denver. During that time, she received training at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for her clinical internship. She then completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of New Mexico Hospitals.
Dr. MacDonald Wer joined UT Southwestern in 2022 and co-leads the Developmental Neuropsychology Emphasis Track for the joint UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Health neuropsychology fellowship. She also serves as faculty for the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program at UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Her roles include supervision, teaching, training, and research mentoring for graduate students, residents, and fellows.
Dr. MacDonald Wer’s clinical focus is pediatric neuropsychology, with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental disorders and complex medical conditions. As a certified Dual Language Provider (English/Spanish), she specializes in culturally and linguistically informed care.
Dr. MacDonald Wer's research complements her clinical work, exploring cultural/linguistic factors, neurodevelopment, bilingualism, and health access in neuropsychology. Her contributions include numerous publications and awards recognizing her efforts in access, training, and mentorship.
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Education & Training
Professional Associations & Affiliations
- Society for Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (2023)
- International Neuropsychological Society (2019)
- National Academy of Neuropsychology (2018)
- American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (2017)
- Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (2017), APA Div 40
- Hispanic Neuropsychological Society (2015)
- American Psychological Association (2019)
Honors & Awards
- WINNers Box Awardee 2024, Women in Neuropsychology, Division 40 Society of Clinical Neuropsychology, American Psychological Association
- Outstanding Mentor 2023, UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
- Mentorship in Cultural Neuropsychology Award 2023, Hispanic Neuropsychological Society
- Distinguished Professor 2020, Universidad Del Valle de Guatemala
- Tony Wong Diversity Award for Outstanding Work Related to Diversity as an Early Career Professional 2018, National Academy of Neuropsychology
- Teaching Award 2014, University of Denver, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
- Graduate Studies Dissertation Fellowship 2013, University of Denver
Books & Publications
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Publications
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Neuropsychological assessment in rare pediatric neurogenetic disorders: considerations for cross-cultural clinical research.
Bordes Edgar V, Dorsman KA, Horton D, Messahel S, MacDonald B, Child neuropsychology : a journal on normal and abnormal development in childhood and adolescence 2023 Nov 1-18 -
H - 56 Culturally-Responsive Neuropsychological Evaluations: Two Case Studies Demonstrating the Application of the ECLECTIC Framework in Pediatric Medical Populations.
Costello R, Jordan LL, Papadakis JL, MacDonald B, Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists 2023 Oct -
H - 17 Neuropsychological Assessment in Rare Pediatric Neurogenetic Disorders: Considerations for Clinical Research.
Dorsman KA, MacDonald B, Messahel S, Horton D, Edgar VB, Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists 2023 Oct -
Foundational Curriculum and Core Guidelines for Training in Latinx/a/o-Hispanic Cultural Neuropsychology Across the Lifespan.
MacDonald B, Berrios-Siervo GM, Díaz-Santos M, Sánchez O, Suárez P, Diaz AL, Moss N, Strutt AM, Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists 2023 Apr 38 3 304-333 -
The Measurement of Acculturation in Neuropsychological Evaluations of Hispanic/Latino Individuals across the Lifespan: A Scoping Review of the Literature.
Medina LD, Henry S, Torres S, MacDonald B, Strutt AM, Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists 2023 Apr 38 3 365-386 -
Culturally Informed Neuropsychological Evaluations in Pediatric Epilepsy: Evidence-Based Practice Considerations.
Berrios-Siervo GM, Salinas CM, Bender HA, MacAllister WS, Vega C, Boada R, Strutt AM, MacDonald B, Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists 2023 Apr 38 3 395-407 -
Cultivating a Relevant Supervisory Space: Culturally Expressive and Responsive Model for Supervision in Neuropsychology.
Stinson JM, MacDonald B, Strutt AM, Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists 2023 Apr 38 3 334-346 -
Neurodevelopmental Implications on Urological Self-management Among People Living With Spina Bifida: A Practical Guide for Urology Providers.
Gandy K, Castillo H, Kelly M, Bradko V, MacDonald B, Thibadeau J, Queally J, Castillo J, Urology 2023 Mar 173 17-25 -
Neuropsychology in Guatemala: The Eyes Don't See What the Mind Does Not Understand
MacDonald, B., Judd, T., Garcia de la Cadena, C., Marroquin Jerez de Cifuente, I. Y.s Cultural Diversity in Neuropsychological Assessment 2022 480-496 -
Layers of complexity: The interplay of culture and bi/multilingualism on neurocognitive outcomes across the lifespan
Strutt, A.M., MacDonald, B Understanding Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology 2022 94-109 -
Do parents implement pediatric neuropsychological report recommendations?
Elias J, Zimak E, Sherwood A, MacDonald B, Lozano N, Long J, Larsen AD, The Clinical neuropsychologist 2021 Aug 35 6 1117-1133 -
A Teleneuropsychology Consultation Service Model for Children with Neurodevelopmental and Acquired Disorders Residing in Rural State Regions.
Sherwood AR, MacDonald B, Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists 2020 Nov 35 8 1196-1203 -
Neurodevelopmental delay: Case definition & guidelines for data collection, analysis, and presentation of immunization safety data.
Villagomez AN, Muñoz FM, Peterson RL, Colbert AM, Gladstone M, MacDonald B, Wilson R, Fairlie L, Gerner GJ, Patterson J, Boghossian NS, Burton VJ, Cortés M, Katikaneni LD, Larson JCG, Angulo AS, Joshi J, Nesin M, Padula MA, Kochhar S, Connery AK, Vaccine 2019 Dec 37 52 7623-7641 -
Cultural Neuropsychology in Action: Hispanic Neuropsychological Society 2019 Conference Proceedings.
MacDonald B, Strutt AM, Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists 2019 Oct 34 7 1232-1233 -
Cross-Country Differences in Parental Reporting of Symptoms of ADHD.
MacDonald B, Pennington BF, Willcutt EG, Dmitrieva J, Samuelsson S, Byrne B, Olson RK, Journal of cross-cultural psychology 2019 Jul 50 6 806-824 -
Cognitive and behavioral indicators of ADHD symptoms prior to school age.
Arnett AB, Macdonald B, Pennington BF, Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines 2013 Dec 54 12 1284-94 -
Individual prediction of dyslexia by single versus multiple deficit models.
Pennington BF, Santerre-Lemmon L, Rosenberg J, MacDonald B, Boada R, Friend A, Leopold DR, Samuelsson S, Byrne B, Willcutt EG, Olson RK, Journal of abnormal psychology 2012 Feb 121 1 212-24
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Neuropsychological assessment in rare pediatric neurogenetic disorders: considerations for cross-cultural clinical research.
Research
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) and Cultural Issues in Neuropsychology
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Genetic Disorders
- Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Young Children
- Pediatric Neuropsychology
- Teaching and Education