Scot G. McAfee

Scot G. McAfee, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor and Residency Training Director in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He previously held leadership roles at St. Vincent's Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center, including Chair of the Department of Psychiatry.

• Boston University (Undergraduate, Biology & Psychology)
• New York Medical College (Medical School)
• St. Vincent's Hospital, NY (Internship & Residency)

Dr. McAfee's clinical and research interests focus on prodromal psychotic states, mental health care for individuals with chronic medical illnesses, adolescent psychiatry, and sexuality/LGBT mental healthcare. His published work addresses adolescent diabetes treatment, psychological trauma from mass disasters like 9/11, inpatient psychiatric unit practices, and medical education innovations such as simulation-based ECT training.

• Teacher of the Year awards (St. Vincent’s, Maimonides)
• American Psychiatric Association Irma Bland and Nancy Roeske awards
• Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and New York Academy of Medicine

At SUNY Downstate, Dr. McAfee leads residency training and participates in graduate medical education through the GRAD Coaching and Enrichment Program. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry in 2024.