Amanda Thompson Roten

Dr. Amanda Thompson Roten serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine, where she provides clinical care at the MUSC Health Institute of Psychiatry in Charleston.

• Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine (2009)
• Internship: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (2010)
• Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (2013)
• Fellowship: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (2015)

Her clinical expertise spans child and adolescent psychiatry with specialized focus on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood disorders including depression and bipolar conditions, and anxiety spectrum disorders. Dr. Roten maintains a broad clinical practice addressing diverse psychiatric presentations in pediatric populations while incorporating evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Her prior involvement in the South Carolina Department of Mental Health's telepsychiatry program demonstrates commitment to expanding access to psychiatric care through innovative delivery systems.

Dr. Roten's professional activities integrate clinical service at the MUSC Health Institute of Psychiatry with academic responsibilities as a faculty member, including medical student and resident education. Her work bridges clinical practice with telehealth implementation, particularly in underserved settings.

While no specific scientific awards are documented in available sources, her contributions to child psychiatry through direct patient care and telepsychiatry program development represent significant professional impact. Her clinical practice serves as the foundation for teaching activities within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Dr. Roten previously collaborated with multidisciplinary teams at the South Carolina Department of Mental Health on telepsychiatry initiatives, focusing on remote psychiatric assessment and treatment delivery for pediatric populations across the state.