Munroe-Meyer Institute

- Clinical Care Overview
- Make an Appointment
  Most appointments for MMI's unique range of services for individuals with disabilities are scheduled through our Patient Information Office.
- Diagnosis and Disorders
  Learn about a specific diagnosis or developmental disorder.
- Community Engagement
  We bring together providers, agencies and stakeholders to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
- Patient Resources
  Helpful information about insurance, evaluations, interpretive services, lodging and more.
- Request an Interpreter
  We provide qualified language interpreters for our patients with limited English or sign language interpreters for our patients who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
- Education Overview
- Residency/Fellowship
  MMI faculty provide quality education, specialized skills and knowledge for students training to provide transformative care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Parents & Caregivers
  Learn about our leadership and advocacy training opportunities for parents and caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Job Shadow
  Many of our programs and services offer job shadowing opportunities.
- Continuing Education
  At MMI, you'll find professional development and continuing education opportunities, including leadership training, workshops and clinical experiences in genetics grand rounds.
- Research Overview
- Faculty Research
  We work in basic, applied, translational and evaluative research in every one of our programs and disciplines.
- Student Research
  Assisting MMI faculty in their research efforts are numerous post-doctoral fellows, doctoral interns, graduate and undergraduate students from across the nation.
- Active Research Studies
  Explore MMI research studies recruiting participants.
Engagement
- Resources Overview
- Legislation and Legal Policy
  MMI serves as an expert resource to state and federal policymakers on issues impacting individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Leadership and Assistance Opportunities
  There are many opportunities for individuals with disabilities and family members to become involved in leadership roles.
- Lifespan Resources
  We help families with children who have disabilities navigate resources available across childhood to early adulthood.
Our Team

Patrick Gipson, PhD, NCSP

Patrick Gipson

Patrick Gipson, PhD, NCSP is a postodoctoral fellow and a provisionally licensed mental health practitioner in the Department of Psychology at UNMC's Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Languages spoken: English

Professional Bio

Dr. Patrick Gipson has provided assessment, consultation, and therapy services in a variety of settings, including schools, university clinics, and medical centers. He completed his predoctoral internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, where he provided behavioral health services to students in a rural school district. Gipson is passionate about expanding access to high-quality behavioral and academic support. As such, much of his clinical and research interests focus on providing services in school-based settings. Currently, Gipson provides assessment and behavioral consultation to students, families, and educators.

PhD: School Psychology, University of Washington – Seattle, 2026.
EdS: School Psychology, University of Washington – Seattle, 2020.
BA: Secondary English Education, University of Kentucky – Lexington, 2014.

Specialty Certifications

Nationally Certified School Psychologist.