Stephon N. Proctor, PhD, ABPP
Areas of expertise: Assessment and treatment of ADHD/ADD, Informatics
Locations: Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare
About Stephon N. Proctor, PhD, ABPP
Stephon N. Proctor, PhD, ABPP, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and a clinical child psychologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), disruptive behavior disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Dr. Proctor is also an AMIA Certified Health Informatics Professional (ACHIP). As Clinical Director of the EHR Platform at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, he leads institutional efforts to enhance patient care through innovative health information technology solutions. Dr. Proctor spearheads multidisciplinary teams in designing, implementing, and optimizing clinical information systems, focusing on improving clinician workflows and patient outcomes.
Dr. Proctor's expertise spans clinical psychology and healthcare informatics. He has pioneered the integration of artificial intelligence into EHR systems to transform patient communication and reduce clinician workload. His work in behavioral health informatics has set national benchmarks, particularly in implementing routine patient monitoring systems that enhance mental health care quality and safety.
Committed to advancing the field, Dr. Proctor regularly contributes to industry conferences and mentors clinicians transitioning to informatics roles. His innovative work has been recognized within the Epic user community, and he continues to drive forward-thinking initiatives that bridge clinical needs with technological solutions.
Titles
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Director for EHR Platform and Innovation
Director of Informatics in Behavioral Health
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Clinical Child and Adolescent – American Board of Professional Psychology
AMIA Certified Health Informatics Professional (ACHIP)
Awards and Honors
2022, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Young Professional's Network Top 40 under 40
2005-2009, Bunton-Waller Fellowship, The Pennsylvania State University
2004, McNair/SROP Scholar, Michigan State University
2002-2003, University of Michigan Honors Program
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
National
2017-present, Epic System's Behavioral Health Steering Committee, Chair
2017, American Psychological Association, Division 53 (Clinical Psychology), Web Editor
2013-Present, American Board of Professional Psychology, Reviewer
2012-Present, American Psychological Association
2011-Present, American Psychological Association, Division 53 (Clinical Psychology)
Editorial and Academic Positions
Academic and Institutional Committees
2024-present, Member, Unified Informatics Council, CHOP Clinical Informatics,
2021-present, EHR Governance Committee
2020-present, Clinical Data Reporting and Quality Committee (CDRQ)
2019-present, MyCHOP Digital Transparency Workgroup
2017-present, Epic System's Behavioral Health Steering Committee
2016-present, Billing Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
2015-present, SWATT "Specialists with Advanced Technical Training"
2015-present, Clinical Documentation Standards Committee, CHOP Clinical Informatics
2014-present, Super Users Support Group, CHOP Clinical Informatics
2014-present, Clinical Decision Support, CHOP Clinical Informatics
2014-present, Clinical Informatics Council, CHOP Clinical Informatics
2014-present, Quality Improvement Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Psychology - The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Graduate Degree
PhD in Clinical Psychology - The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
MS in Clinical Psychology - The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Internship
Clinical/Pediatric Psychology - Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
Fellowship
Postdoctoral Pediatric Psychology Fellow - Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
Postdoctoral Fellow, Forensic Psychology - Audrey Hepburn Children’s House, Hackensack Medical University Center, Hackensack, NJ
Additional Training
Epic Physician Build Certification
Epic Physician Build – Analytics Certification
Publications
Publications
2013
Azar, S., Maggi, M., Proctor, S. N.: Practices changes in the child protection system to address the needs of parents with cognitive disabilities Journal of Public Welfare 7(5): 610-632, 2013.
2012
Proctor, S. N., Azar, S.: The effect of intellectual disability status on child protection worker decision-making. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 57(12): 1104-1116, 2012.
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2024
Proctor S, Lawton G, Sinha S, Salmasian H.: A framework for evaluating the value of generative AI in healthcare. AMIA Annual Symposium, San Francisco, CA 11 2024.
Lectures by Invitation
2024
Proctor SN. "A framework for evaluating the value of generative AI in healthcare". American Medical Informatics Association, San Francisco, CA. Nov 2024.
Proctor SN. Harnessing AI in Behavioral Health: Opportunities and Challenges, Hackensack Meredian, Hackensack, NJ. Oct 2024.
Proctor SN. Leveraging AI Triage and Art to Reduce Message Workload and Turnaround Time Epic UGM Conference Verona, WI. Aug 2024.
Proctor SN. Screen Smart: Navigating Digital Life with ADHD CHADD Philadelphia, Virtual. Jan 2024.
2023
Proctor SN. "Growing Your Provider Informatics Program" Epic UGM Conference Verona, WI. Aug 2023.
Proctor SN. "Behavioral Health Occupancy Interventions in Pediatric Hospitals" Epic UGM Conference Verona, WI. Aug 2023.
Proctor SN. "Titrating the best reaction: Monitoring Atypical Antipsychotic Medications in Children" Epic XGM Conference Verona, WI. May 2023.
Proctor SN. "A Caregiver s Guide to ADHD", Adaire Elementary School. Philadelphia, PA. Feb 2023.
2022
Proctor SN. "Towards a Provider Builder Program Maturity Model Empowering Front Line Clinicians in EHR Design," American Medical Informatics Association, Washington D.C. Nov 2022.
Proctor SN. "Suicide Safety Planning Identifying and Tracking Compliance"- Epic UGM Conference - Verona, WI. Aug 2022.
Proctor SN. "Integrating a Patient Behavior Safety Alert Into Clinician Workflows." - Epic XGM Conference - Verona, WI. May 2022.
Proctor SN. "Child Clinical Psychology", Endicott College, Virtual. Apr 2022.
Proctor SN. "A Pro's guide to PROs -Taking the Load off Questionnaire Workflows"- Epic Physician Spotlight Series - Verona, WI. Apr 2022.
Proctor SN. "ADHD and Schools Part 2" - Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA. Feb 2022.
Proctor SN. "ADHD and Schools Part 1" - Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Philadelphia, PA. Feb 2022.
Alternative Media
2024
Dale Gold, MD & Adam Carewe, MD: Interview: AI and for Patient Messaging. Nerd MDs Podcast August 2024.
2023
Sean E. Snyder: A Developmental Systems Guide for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Practitioners. North Broad Press . North Broad Press, 2023 Notes: Contributor to Chapter.