Conor Smith

Conor Smith is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Clinical Training in the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at the University of San Francisco. He holds a PsyD (2021) and MS (2019) in Clinical Psychology from USF, alongside a BA in Philosophy and English from Boston College (2013). His research focuses on LGBTQ+ healthcare equity, veteran mental health, and reducing bias in clinical settings. He developed a measure of minority stress in LGBTQ+ healthcare experiences and has studied transgender health outcomes and kink/BDSM healthcare access.

• Education:
• PsyD in Clinical Psychology, University of San Francisco (2021)
• MS in Clinical Psychology, University of San Francisco (2019)
• BA in Philosophy and English, Boston College (2013)
• Research Interests: Addressing systemic barriers in healthcare for marginalized groups through clinical practice innovation and policy advocacy.
• Awards: Kaiser Permanente Scholarship (2019).
• Experience: Postdoctoral Resident (SF V.A./UCSF), Clinical Supervisor (Palo Alto University), and Doctoral Intern (SF V.A./UCSF).
• Consulting: Advises summer camps on mental health infrastructure development.