Kerry deS. Hamsher, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Hamsher's commitment to neuropsychology as a science and as a profession was an ever-present one. His was an encyclopedic and sharp mind that could wrap itself around any clinical topic related to the central nervous system and behavior.
He was indefatiguable in his pursuit of best practices for the education and post-graduate training of neuropsychologists. He was an essential participant in the work of the Houston Conference and within the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN). His two-year fellowship program at the Neurology Department of the University of Wisconsin Medical School – Milwaukee Clinical Campus during the decade of the 1980s was to become a model of post-graduate training in neuropsychology.
A student of Dr. Arthur L. Benton, he was instrumental in the development of the Multilingual Aphasia Examination (MAE), the Facial Recognition Test (FRT), the Judgment of Line Orientation test (JLO), and the Presidents Test (PT). He was a co-author of the influential “Contributions to Neuropsychological Assessment: A Clinical Manual” with Dr. Benton and with several other neuropsychologists with whom he was colleagues during his time at the University of Iowa and afterwards.
Among the recognitions and awards he received over the years, he was the recipient of the Distinguished Career Award from International Neuropsychological Society (INS) in 2012. The announcement text for this award opened with this memorable introduction, “Convenimus ut homo liberalis et litterato summo cum ordine!" (We come to pay tribute to a gentleman and scholar of the highest caliber!)
Indeed.
- Neuropsychology Abstract Of The Day: Neuropsychology Education
Graduate Admissions in Clinical Neuropsychology: The Importance of Undergraduate Training. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 2013 Jul 23; Karazsia BT, Stavnezer AJ, Reeves JWAbstractDiscussions of and recommendations for the training of clinical neuropsychologists...
- Dr. Kerry Hamsher
Congratulations to Dr. Kerry Hamsher for Distinguished Career Award from International Neuropsychological Society (INS)! Ceremony takes place tomorrow evening, during the first day of this year's Annual Meeting. #INS12...
- Neuropsychology Abstract Of The Day: Sports-related Concussion
Role of Neuropsychologists in the Evaluation and Management of Sport-related Concussion: An Inter-Organization Position Statement Clin Neuropsychol. 2011 Nov; 25(8): 1289-1294 Echemendia RJ, Iverson GL, McCrea M, Broshek DK, Gioia GA, Sautter SW, Macciocchi...
- Dr. Arthur L. Benton, Neuropsychologist
From The Daily Iowan: UI mourns death of renowned professor emeritus Matt Nelson - The Daily Iowan Issue date: 1/15/07 Section: Metro Remembered both for his dedication to the mind and to music and noted for his charm and wit, Arthur Benton, one of the...
- Dr. Arthur L. Benton, Neuropsychologist
photograph by anthony risser, 1985 Originally uploaded by rissera. Dr. Arthur L. Benton, Neuropsychologist 1909-2006 Obituary printed in the Iowa City Press-Citizen: Friday, December 29, 2006 Arthur Benton, 97 Arthur Benton, beloved husband...