Donna M. Waechter, Ph.D.

Donna Waechter

Phone: 301-295-9436
E mail: dwaechter@usuhs.mil
Assistant Professor of Medical and Clinical Psychology
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Associate Dean for Medical Education
Education: B.A. (1972) in Psychology, Dickinson College; Ph.D. (1983) in Counseling Psychology, Texas Tech University
Licensure: State of Maryland since 1985
Hospital Credentialing: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. since 1985
 
Research and Teaching
Recent Publications
Professional Activities

Research and Teaching

Medical Student Teaching: Medical ethics
 
Graduate Student Teaching: Course Director, Educational Methods (IDO511)

Selected Recent Publications

Selected Recent Publications
 
Durning, S.., Pangaro, L.. , Lawrence, L.., Waechter, D., McManigle, J., and Jackson, J. (2005) The feasibility, reliability, and validity of a program director's (supervisor's) evaluation form for medical school graduates. Academic Medicine, 80(10), 964-968.
 
Selected Professional Activities: Dr. Waechter is a member of the American Psychological Association and Eastern Psychological Association, and a Fellow of the Maryland Psychological Association. She is currently a Grant Proposal Reviewer for the National Board of Medical Examiners Stemmler Fund, an Accreditation Survey Team Secretary for the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and an Accreditation Site Visitor for the American Psychological Association. She is a past member of the Department of Defense Metrics of Excellence Task Force.

Professional Activities

Selected Awards and Honors: Dr. Waechter is a two-time recipient of the USU Outstanding Civilian Educator Award. She is a recipient of the USU Distinguished Service Medal. While serving on active duty as an Army Clinical Psychologist, she received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.

Contact Information

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4799


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