Assistant Professor

Areas of Interest
pediatric psychology, psychological adjustment in families of children at risk for developmental trauma, influence of intergenerational trauma exposure and shared genetic vulnerabilities

Elizabeth M. McRae is a licensed clinical child psychologist and assistant professor in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery. She is originally from South Carolina, where she graduated from Francis Marion University with her bachelor's degree in psychology and professional writing. She completed her graduate and post-graduate training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned her doctorate in medical/clinical psychology in 2022. Before joining the UAB Department of Neurosurgery, McRae was an assistant professor of psychology and worked as a practicing psychologist at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

McRae specializes in psychological adjustment in families of children at-risk for disrupted development, including neuro-developmental disorders and pediatric populations. McRae is interested in pursuing translational research in these areas, as well as working on interdisciplinary treatment teams to serve children and families in at-risk pediatric populations. She is also passionate about teaching, advocacy and engagement in leadership activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science

Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina
Psychology and Professional Writing

Master of Arts

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Medical Clinical Psychology

Doctoral Degree

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Medical Clinical Psychology

Contact

Email
emcrae@uabmc.edu

Phone
(205) 638-7000