Jennifer M. Pritchard

Dr. Jennifer Pritchard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). She serves as the Director of the Continuous EEG Monitoring Program and Co-director of the Clinical Neurophysiology – EEG Laboratory, while also being an attending physician in the adult Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Dr. Pritchard is an Assistant Program Director for the Clinical Neurophysiology-EEG fellowship program.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology from The College of William & Mary
• MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
• Internship in Internal Medicine at George Washington University Hospital
• Neurology Residency at University of Maryland Medical Center
• Fellowship in Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology at University of Maryland Medical Center and Baltimore VA Medical Center

Research Focus: Dr. Pritchard specializes in epilepsy and seizure disorders, with a particular emphasis on continuous EEG monitoring in critically ill patients. Her work bridges clinical neurophysiology with behavioral neurology, exploring the intersection of epileptology and psychological comorbidities like psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.

Scientific Contributions:

• 2014: Investigated dissociation in psychogenic seizure patients (Epilepsy & Behavior)
• 2011: Analyzed neurological diagnosis of chronic hiccups (Neurology)

Honors:

• Member, American Academy of Neurology
• Member, American Epilepsy Society

Leadership & Clinical Roles: Dr. Pritchard leads UMMC's Continuous EEG Monitoring Program and co-directs the EEG Laboratory. She also provides specialized care at the Baltimore VA Medical Center's Epilepsy Center of Excellence, integrating clinical service with medical education leadership.