Emily Watts, MD
About Emily Watts, MD
Emily Watts, MD, is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health and serves on various advisory and board roles at UNICEF and Stanford Center on Longevity.
Title and Current Roles
Emily Watts, MD, is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health in New York, New York. She also serves as a member of the Stanford Center on Longevity Advisory Council, a UNICEF USA Mid-Atlantic Board Member, and a founding member of UNICEF NextGen Global Principals.
Professional Experience
Emily Watts has extensive experience in the field of psychiatry and public health. She began her career at NYU Langone Health, first as a Public Psychiatry Fellow and then as a Women's Mental Health Fellow, both positions held between 2019 and 2020. She has been involved with UNICEF USA in various capacities since 2017, including serving as NextGen NY Regional Steering Committee Member and NY Snowflake Gala NextGen Co-chair.
Education and Expertise
Emily Watts completed her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Emory University School of Medicine, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Neurobiology and Neurosciences from Emory University, obtained between 2004 and 2008. Her foundational education was completed at Woodward Academy, where she earned her High School Diploma from 2000 to 2004.
Research and Academic Contributions
Between 2016 and 2017, Emily Watts dedicated nearly a year to academic research at Stanford University. Her contributions during this period focused on advancing knowledge in the field of psychiatry and public health, reinforcing her academic foundation and expertise in mental health.