Jennifer McWilliams, M.D., is a new faculty member in the College of Medicine. Here’s a brief rundown of her background and the expertise she brings to UNMC.
- Name: Jennifer McWilliams, M.D.
- Hometown: Omaha
- New title and department at UNMC: Acting division chief, division of child and adolescent psychiatry, department of psychiatry.
Research/Professional Interests:
Telemedicine, health care delivery models and access to care.
How I fell in love with psychiatry:
I was an English literature major as an undergraduate, and I always loved hearing people’s life stories. At the same time, I always was fascinated with biology and chemistry. Psychiatry is the perfect intersection. I continue to be fascinated by how our “stories” impact our biology and how our biology impacts our “stories.”
Degrees:
- Masters in health care delivery science, Dartmouth College, January 2014.
- Residency and fellowship, child and adolescent psychiatry, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, June 2009.
- M.D., UNMC, June 2004.
Previous Positions:
- Director of clinical services for child and adolescent psychiatry, department of psychiatry, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 2009 to 2014.
Memberships:
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Telemedicine Association
Three things people may not know about me:
- I’ve been skydiving, scuba diving and rock climbing.
- I’m scared of Ferris wheels.
- I want to be an architect in my next career.
We are happy to have her in our clinic!!! Welcome!!