Assessor Spotlight: Dr. Lesley Ritchie, CPsych, ABPP-CN
Dr. Lesley Ritchie
Clinical Neuropsychology
Dr. Ritchie holds board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology and American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.
She is licensed to provide Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, and Rehabilitation Psychology services to adolescent, adult, and elderly clients in the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Dr. Ritchie has over 15 years of experience providing neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation and treatment services. She is affiliated with the Manitoba Psychological Society, American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, American Psychological Association, and Sport Neuropsychology Society.
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Assessor Background & Experience
Dr. Ritchie is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. Her role includes serving as the Clinical Neuropsychologist for the provincially-funded Pan Am Concussion Program.
In addition to her academic and clinical roles, Dr. Ritchie maintains a private practice. She has a wealth of experience in conducting neuropsychological and psychological assessments for individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries, and various neurological and psychological conditions.
Dr. Ritchie also acts as a Neuropsychology Consultant to the National Hockey League and the American Hockey League. Her contributions to the field are recognized through her fellowship in the Sport Neuropsychology Society and her position as Chair of its Canadian Chapter. She is an inaugural and founding member of the Sports Neuropsychology Society and the Manitoba Adult Concussion Network, respectively, and a former member of the Parachute Concussion Expert Advisory Committee (CEAC).”
Assessor Education
Dr. Ritchie completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology, at the University of Victoria, Canada. She followed this achievement with board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology and the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology, signifying her high level of expertise in her field. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from Carleton University, Canada.
Dr. Ritchie’s research interests are primarily clinical, focusing on traumatic brain injury, neuropsychological assessment, and epilepsy in both youth and adults. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team at the Pan Am Concussion Program, she contributes to multidisciplinary research projects exploring concussive injuries in these populations.
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