Jacquelyn Smith

Jacquelyn Smith, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, with joint appointments at Marquette University and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She specializes in Pediatric Psychology with clinical expertise in diabetes, gender health, asthma, and critical care integration. Dr. Smith directs the MCW/CW Psychology Externship Program and co-chairs the Critical Care Special Interest Group.

Her research focuses on:

• Integrated behavioral health in pediatric medical settings
• Mental health interventions for chronic illnesses
• Culturally-responsive care for marginalized populations
• Trauma-informed practices in critical care

Recent publications (2014-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: psychological aspects of diabetes management, mental health integration in PICUs, culturally-competent care models, and therapeutic interventions for gender-diverse youth. Publication trends show increasing emphasis on systemic healthcare integration and health equity.

Awards and honors:

• Children's Hospital Award for Innovation (2014)
• Excellence in Professionalism Award (2021)
• Julie Lathrop Nursing Research Award (2022)

Dr. Smith mentors 2-3 psychology externs annually and has supervised 13+ graduate students. She secured funding from PCORI ($2,295) for family-centered diabetes care research. She developed several clinical programs including the Gender Health Clinic and REACH Diabetes Clinic.

Programmatic developments include creating therapy groups for chronic illness patients, implementing depression screening protocols, and advancing psychology services in critical care through educational modules and bedside rounds integration.