Antonio Puente, Ph.D.
About Antonio Puente, Ph.D.
Antonio Puente, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The George Washington University, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in clinical psychology, having held various positions at institutions such as Duke University Health System and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Work at The George Washington University
Antonio Puente, Ph.D., has served as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The George Washington University since 2016. In this role, he contributes to the academic and clinical training of students in the field of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. His position involves teaching, research, and clinical practice, focusing on the integration of neuropsychology within psychiatric care.
Education and Expertise
Antonio Puente earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, completing his studies from 2008 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Flagler College, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in neuropsychology and behavioral sciences.
Professional Experience
Antonio Puente has accumulated diverse professional experience in various roles within the field of psychology. He worked as a Women's Group Leader at Project Safe, Inc. for four months in 2011. He served as a Medical Psychology Intern with a concentration in Neuropsychology at Duke University Health System from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he has held positions as a Student Psychotherapist at The University of Georgia and as a Neuropsychology Extern at Emory University School of Medicine.
Postdoctoral Training
After completing his Ph.D., Antonio Puente pursued postdoctoral training as a Clinical Neuropsychology Fellow at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine from 2014 to 2016. This role allowed him to deepen his expertise in neuropsychology, preparing him for his current academic and clinical responsibilities.
Early Career Roles
In the early stages of his career, Antonio Puente gained practical experience as a Student Clinician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta from 2009 to 2010. He also worked as a Student Psychotherapist at The University of Georgia from 2009 to 2011. These roles contributed to his development as a clinician and provided foundational skills in psychological assessment and intervention.