Andrew L. Schmitt

Dr. Andrew Schmitt serves as Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology Section Chief, and Director of Neuropsychology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, with primary affiliation in the Department of Medicine and secondary involvement in the Psychology Internship Fellowship program.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (2000)
• M.S. in Clinical Psychology with Neuropsychology concentration from University of Texas at Tyler (1994)
• B.S. in Toxicology from Clarkson University (1986)

Dr. Schmitt's research centers on neuropsychological assessment methodologies, specializing in dementia evaluation through cognitive-olfactory interactions and psychometric validation of instruments like RBANS and MMSE. His work bridges clinical practice and empirical research in aging populations, with emphasis on community-based diagnostic approaches and cross-modal cognitive biomarkers.

Analysis of his 2010-2021 publications reveals consistent focus on dementia diagnostics using neuropsychological batteries, particularly examining olfactory-cognitive relationships and instrument equivalence. His research demonstrates methodological rigor in validating assessment tools while addressing real-world clinical challenges in differentiating neurodegenerative conditions through combined sensory and cognitive metrics.