Society of Clinical Psychology Awards UofM Professor

Faculty member selected for contributions to the field

Dr. J. Gayle Beck, Lillian and Morrie Moss Chair of Excellence in Clinical Psychotherapy in the Department of Psychology, has been notified that the Board of Directors of the Society of Clinical Psychology voted to select her as the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology Award from the Society of Clinical Psychology, Division 12 of the American Psychological Association (APA).

The nominating letters from colleagues highlighted for the committee Beck’s many contributions to the profession in education, science, service, and clinical practice. The  Awards Committee also notated they were pleased with the strength of the nomination letters on her behalf and the incredible contributions she has made to the profession. 

Beck has been invited to the APA annual meeting in Washington D.C. in August to receive the Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology award in person.

For more information on this award or her contributions, contact Beck at jgbeck@memphis.edu.