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Amy Lynn Meadows, MD, MHS, FAAP, FAPA, DFAACAP serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, holding the Dr. Laurie L. Humphries Endowed Chair in child psychiatry while directing the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her dual appointment bridges psychiatric and pediatric care within the academic medical center.
Dr. Meadows' research program centers on how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) disrupt health decision-making and treatment adherence, with current NIH-funded work investigating engagement strategies for childhood trauma survivors in opioid use disorder medication treatment. Her scholarship integrates developmental trauma theory with behavioral medicine approaches to improve outcomes for medically complex youth.
Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: 1) Racial disparities in youth psychiatric diagnosis and ACEs-substance use pathways; 2) Family factors (particularly parental sleep) impacting medication adherence; and 3) Innovative curriculum development for Triple Board training and pediatric consultation-liaison psychiatry. Her work consistently applies trauma-informed frameworks across medical comorbidities.
Her scholarly impact is recognized through:
- University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Vision Award
- UK Academy of Medical Educator’s Excellence in Teaching Award
- UK Department of Psychiatry Tagalie Heister Mentor Award
As Division Director, Dr. Meadows mentors psychiatry residents and Triple Board trainees while leading national curriculum development through the AACAP Book Club and Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry initiatives. Her grant portfolio includes NIH studies on ACEs and adherence mechanisms, plus institutional awards for innovative educational programming.
She co-leads the University of Kentucky's Triple Board Residency Program (integrating pediatrics, general psychiatry, and child psychiatry) and directs the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division's clinical-research-education triad, with active collaborations across pediatric subspecialties including endocrinology and neurology.
