Merryl A. Schechtman

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Alessandra Scalmati

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<p>Dr. Alessandra Scalmati is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY, where she is Associate Director of the Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry, and Associate Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry. She is board certified in General and Geriatric Psychiatry and in Psychosomatic Medicine.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Dr Scalmati received an MD, PhD from the University of Modena, Italy and completed her training in general and geriatric psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Dr Scalmati's areas of interests include: medical educatio, the provision of trauma informed care in social service agencies and the medical care system, the long term effects of trauma, the improvement in delivery of mental health services to trauma survivors, elder mistreatment, intervention to address staff burnout, and the development of training models to improve delivery of care. Dr Scalmati has worked to develop a curriculum to integrate the knowledge of the field of trauma studies and the field of geriatrics, and to adapt the concept of trauma informed care to geriatrics. She is committed to establish models of collaborative care between academic institutions and community agencies; and to enhance the collaboration between providers of geriatric medicine and mental health professionals. She has been the recipient of grants from UJA Federation, and the Butler Foundation.</p>

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Dr. Scalmati&rsquo;s clinical focus is on geriatric psychiatry, general psychiatry with special focus on medically complex patients, and the clinical management of long-term effects of psychological trauma in older adults.

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Dr. Scalmati&rsquo;s research interests focus on trauma-informed care principles and implementation. She has an added focus on the development of curricula for education of different constituencies from medical students to staff of community agencies in the delivery of trauma-informed care.

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<p>Alessandra Scalmati, MD, PhD, is Associate Director, Geriatric Psychiatry, Associate Director, Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Scalmati&rsquo;s clinical focus is on geriatric psychiatry, general psychiatry with special focus on medically complex patients, and the clinical management of long-term effects of psychological trauma in older adults.
</p><p>After receiving her Doctor of Medicine from University of Modena in Italy in 1987, Dr. Scalmati started her postdoctoral training with a yearlong internship in medicine at Clinica Medica in Modena, Italy. In 1988, she returned to University of Modena to pursue her Doctor of Philosophy in cancer pathology, earning the degree in 1992. She then came to the United States to continue her postdoctoral training with a residency in general psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 1992 to 1997, acting as Senior Chief Resident in her final year. She followed this with a yearlong fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Einstein, completing it in 1998.
</p><p>Dr. Scalmati&rsquo;s research interests focus on trauma-informed care principles and implementation. She has an added focus on the development of curricula for education of different constituencies from medical students to staff of community agencies in the delivery of trauma-informed care. She has shared her research through publication in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and review articles as well as invited presentations.
</p><p>Dr. Scalmati is board certified in psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. She is a member of several professional societies including the American Psychiatric Association, the American Association of Geriatrics Psychiatry and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Since 2006, she has been listed as one of The Best Doctors in America.
</p><p>Dr. Scalmati&rsquo;s work has been supported by philanthropic organizations, and she has been the recipient of an award for Excellence in Medical Education by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
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Melissa H. Rooney

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Caryn R.R. Rodgers

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<p>Dr. Rodgers focuses on adolescent health promotion in low-income urban communities. Her research examines protective and risk factors for adolescent problem behaviors (i.e., sexual risk behaviors and substance use). Through the employment of community-based participatory research (CBPR) as a research approach, Dr. Rodgers works with communities, families and youth to further understand protective factors that promote resiliency, strength and adaptive functioning among economically disadvantaged urban youth of color. Through the identification and promotion of resilience within communities, she intends to develop and promote effective prevention and intervention programming to increase adaptive and successful outcomes for low-income urban youth and families of color.</p><p>Dr. Caryn Rodgers earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from St. John's University in Jamaica, NY. Following completion of her doctorate, Dr. Rodgers completed the Leadership in Education and Adolescent Health (LEAH) psychology fellowship in adolescent medicine through Harvard Medical School. Subsequently, she completed a fellowship in Community-Based Participatory Research as a W. K. Kellogg Community Health Scholar in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. <br /></p>

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Yolanda Rivas

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Dr. Rivas graduated from the University of Carabobo School of Medicine in Valencia, Venezuela, where she also spent her internship. After serving as a surgery assistant at Guerra Mendez Medical Center in Valencia, Dr. Rivas completed her Pediatric Residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn and her Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Fellowship at Children?s Hospital at Montefiore. She directs the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Fellowship Program at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore.

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Simon A. Rego

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<p>Dr. Simon Rego is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological treatments. He is currently Chief of Psychology and Director of Psychology Training at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego is Board Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, Certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, and Certified as a Cognitive Therapy Trainer/Consultant by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. He is also a Founding Member of the New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association, and was the Founding President of the Cognitive Therapy Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego's specialties include the assessment and treatment of anxiety, stress, and obsessive-compulsive related disorders (Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Phobias), as well as depression, insomnia, and body focused repetitive behaviors (compulsive hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, etc.) using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and/or other evidence-based psychological treatments.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters (see below), completed his first book ("Treatment Plans and Interventions for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder") in 2016, a second book ("The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach") in 2018, and a third book ('The CBT Workbook for Mental Health") in 2021. His fourth book ("Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence Based Practice - Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia") is due out in 2024.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego is currently an Editorial Board Member of the <em>American Journal of Psychotherapy</em>, <em>Cognitive &amp; Behavioral Practice</em>, and the <em>Journal of Psychiatry, Psychology &amp; Psychotherapy</em>. He is a former Editor of <em>Advances in Cognitive Therapy</em>, a joint publication of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy as well as <em>Trauma Psychology News</em>, a publication of the Division of Trauma Psychology (Division 56) of the American Psychological Association.</p>
<p>Dr. Rego frequently gives workshops and presentations on his areas of expertise and also does a great deal of work with the media, being featured as an expert on television (CNN, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, Fox News, etc.), radio (NPR, 1010 WINS, WCBS, Radio France Internationale, etc.), print (e.g., NY Times, Newsday, Toronto Star, USA Today, BBC News, USA WEEKEND, etc.), and on the web (WebMD, HealthDay, MSN, Financial Times of London, Reader's Digest, etc.).</p>

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<p>Dr. Rego is a licensed clinical psychologist with close to 20 years of experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological treatments.</p>

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<p><strong>ORIGINAL PUBLICATIONS IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS</strong></p>
<p>Wongtangman, K., Azimaraghi, O., Freda, J., Ganz-Lord, F., Shamamian, P., Bastien, A., Mirhaji, P., Himes, C.P., Rupp, S., Green-Lorenzen, S., Smith, R.V., Medrano, E.M., Anand, P., <strong>Rego, S.</strong>, Velji, S., &amp; Eikermann, M. (2022). Incidence and predictors of case cancellation within 24 h in patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 83, 110987.</p>
<p>Sadeh-Sharvit, S., <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong>, Jefroykin, S., Peretz, G., &amp; Kupershmidt, T. (2022). A Comparison Between Clinical Guidelines and Real-World Treatment Data in Examining the Use of Session Summaries: Retrospective Study. JMIR Formative Research, 6(8).</p>
<p>Siber-Sanderowitz, S., Limowski, A. R., Gallo, L., Schneider, M., Pimentel, S., Mueller, S., <strong>Rego, S.</strong>, &amp; Alpert, J. (2022). Mobilizing a psychiatric crisis response to COVID-19 for NYC hospital workers: Lessons learned from the mental health front lines. General hospital psychiatry, 74, 141-143.</p>
<p>Bailin, A., Burton, S., <strong>Rego, S.A</strong>., Alpert, J.E.., &amp; Pimentel, S. (2021). Integrating Advocacy for Disadvantaged Children and Families into Evidence-Based Care during COVID-19: Clinical Vignettes. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 28(4): 701&ndash;715.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> &amp; Alpert, J.E. (2021). A Vote for the Full Ticket. Bipolar Disorders, 23(1), 88-89.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> &amp; Alpert, J.E. (2020). Stretching Beyond the Evidence Base. Bipolar Disorders, 22(4), 418-19.</p>
<p>Siegel, K. &amp;<strong> Rego, S.A.</strong> (2020). Sharing Care in a New Era of Integrated Healthcare. EC Psychology and Psychiatry, 9 (3), 1-2.</p>
<p>Woods, A.P, Stults, C.B., Terry, R.L., &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2017). Strengths and Limitations of Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments for Anxiety Disorders. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 13(3), 271-283.</p>
<p>Tuvia, T. &amp;&nbsp;<strong>Rego, S.</strong>&nbsp;(2017). Five sessions of in vivo exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A case report.&nbsp;European Psychiatry, 41 Supplement, S727.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2015). Essential Arnie. The Behavior Therapist, 38(3), 78-79.</p>
<p>Rogojanski, J., &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2013). Advances and Controversies in the Application of a Modified Version of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 9(3), 337-346.</p>
<p>Lazarus, A.A. &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2013). What Really Matters. The Behavior Therapist. 36(3), 67-69.</p>
<p>Brady, V., Taylor, V., &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2012). Science at the Heart of Psychotherapy: A Review of Three Evidence Based Treatments. Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine, 28(1), 25-32.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Schumpf, J. &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A</strong>. (2009). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Modifications and Outcomes. Current Psychiatry, 8(4), 70.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong>, Barlow, D.H., McCrady, B.S., Persons, J.B., Hildebrandt, T.B., &amp; McHugh, R.K. (2009). Implementing Empirically Supported Treatments in "Real World" Clinical Settings: Your Questions Answered! The Behavior Therapist, 32(3), 52-58.</p>
<p>Maher, M.J., <strong>Rego, S.A.,</strong> &amp; Asnis, G.M. (2006). Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Epidemiology, Impact, and Approaches to Management. CNS Drugs, 20(7), 567-590.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A</strong>., Muller, K.L., &amp; Jacobson, C. (2005). &lsquo;Distracting&rsquo; patients from anxiety. Current Psychiatry, 4(11), 2.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> &amp; Franklin, M.E. (2005). A Successful Application of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) In a Patient with Comorbid Trichotillomania and Dermatotillomania. Canadian Psychology, 46:2a, 79.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2004). Results of the Professional Issues Committee Survey. The Behavior Therapist, 27(7), 161.</p>
<p><strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2004). Update from the Professional Issues Committee. The Behavior Therapist, 27(5), 98.</p>
<p>Asnis, G.M., De La Garza, R.,<strong> Rego, S.A.</strong>, Henderson, M.A., &amp; Reinus, J.F. (2004). Interferon for Hepatitis C Patients with Psychiatric Disorders. American Journal of Psychiatry, 161(12), 2332.</p>
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2000). Empirically supported treatment of panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 14(3), 219-244.</p>
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp; <strong>Rego, S.A.</strong> (2000). Assessment and empirically supported psychological treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia. Medscape Psychiatry. Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/350</p&gt;
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp;<strong> Rego, S.A.</strong> (2000). The movement towards evidence-based psychotherapies. Trends in Evidence-Based Neuropsychiatry, 2(5), 50-55.</p>
<p><strong>BOOKS </strong></p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (in press). Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice &ndash; Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. Hogrefe Press.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2023). Jak pielęgnować poczucie spokoju i pewności siebie. Praktyczny poradnik (Polish Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Vital.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2023). Werkboek mentale gezondheid (Dutch Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Nieuwezijds</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2022). Когнитивно-поведенческая терапия для психического здоровья. Рабочая тетрадь. Научно обоснованные упражнения для преобразования негативных мыслей и управления своим благополучием Саймон Рего, Сара Фейдер (Russian Edition of The CBT Workbook for Mental Health). Вильямс.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A.<span style="text-indent: -24px;">&nbsp;&amp; Fader, S. (2021).&nbsp;</span><em style="text-indent: -24px;">The CBT Workbook for Mental Health.</em><span style="text-indent: -24px;">&nbsp;Rockridge Press.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-indent: -24px;">Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2021). 十步驱散抑郁：认知行为疗法 (Simplified Chinese Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Taiwan Strait Publishing House. </span></p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2020). книга Выйти из депрессии за 10 шагов. Когнитивно-поведенческий подход, Саймон Рего, Сара Фейдер (Russian Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Издательство Диалектика.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2019). Uwolnij sie od depresji: Program 10 krok&oacute;w (Polish Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach). Gdańskie Wydawnictwo Psychologiczne / GWP.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2019). Das 10-Schritte-Programm gegen Depression: Ein verhaltenstherapeutischer Ansatz (German Edition of The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach) MVG Moderne Vlgs. Ges.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Fader, S. (2018). The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach. Althea Press.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2016). Treatment Plans and Interventions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Guilford Press.</p>
<p><strong>BOOK CHAPTERS </strong></p>
<p>Leahy, R.L. &amp; Rego, S.A. (2012). Cognitive Restructuring. In William O&rsquo;Donohue and Jane E. Fisher (Eds.). Core Principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. John Wiley &amp; Sons, Inc.</p>
<p>Fishman, D.B., Rego, S.A., &amp; Muller, K.L. (2010). The Conceptual Evolution of Behavior Therapy. In John Norcross, Gary VandenBos, and Don Freedheim (Eds.) History of Psychotherapy &ndash; 2nd Edition. APA Press.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A., Muller, K.L., &amp; Sanderson, W.C. (2009). Psychopathological Mechanisms Across Anxiety Disorders. In K. Salzinger and M. Serper (Eds.) Behavioral Mechanisms for Behavioral Disorders and Their Treatment. APA Press.</p>
<p>Muller, K.L., Rego, S.A., &amp; Sanderson, W.C. (2008). Manualized Treatments in Psychotherapy. In L. L&rsquo;Abate (Ed.) Towards a Science of Clinical Psychology: Laboratory Evaluations and Interventions. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Muller, K.L. (2007). Panic attacks. In W.C. Sanderson and T.J. Bruce (Eds.). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders and Depression. Available at: http://www.drsanderson.com/book.htm</p&gt;
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp; Rego, S.A. (2002). Empirically supported treatment for panic disorder: Research, theory, and application of cognitive behavioral therapy. In R.L. Leahy &amp; E.T. Dowd (Eds.), Clinical Advances in Cognitive Psychotherapy: Theory and Application (pp. 211-239). NY: Springer.</p>
<p>Sanderson, W.C. &amp; Rego, S.A. (2001). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder: An Overview of Empirically Supported Treatment Strategies. In W.J. Lyddon and J.V. Jones (Eds.). Empirically-Supported Cognitive Therapies: Current and Future Applications (pp. 88-117). New York: Springer Publishing Co.</p>
<p><strong>BOOK REVIEWS </strong></p>
<p>Khedari, V. &amp; Rego, S.A. (2020). Let&rsquo;s Broaden Our Minds: Making the Case for Mindfulness Skills for Trauma. [Review of the book, Mindfulness Skills for Trauma and PTSD by R.G. Turow]. Trauma Psychology News, 15(3), 4-6.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2012). Put On Your Thinking Cap! [Review of the book, Cognitive Therapy by K.S. Dobson]. PsycCRITIQUES, 57(28), Article 2.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2011). Clinician's Guide to PTSD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach. Trauma Psychology Newsletter. Trauma Psychology News, 6(2), 8-9.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2010). Psychologist, Heal Thyself: Perfecting the Art of Public Speaking. [Review of the book Public Speaking for Psychologists: A Lighthearted Guide to Research Presentations, Job Talks, and Other Opportunities to Embarrass Yourself by D.B. Feldman and P.J. Silvia]. PsycCRITIQUES, 55 (No. 39), Article 3.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. &amp; Muller, K.L. (2009). Re-Thinking Cognitive Therapy: Make Way for Meta. [Review of the book Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression by A. Wells]. PsycCRITIQUES, 54 (No. 35), Article 2.</p>
<p>Rego, S.A. (2004). A review of Cognitive Approaches to Obsessions and Compulsions: Theory, Assessment, and Treatment by Randy Frost and Gail Steketee. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 18(4), 367-369.</p>

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<p>Simon A. Rego, PsyD, ABPP, A-CBT, is Chief Psychologist at Montefiore and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His clinical interests focus on the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and mood disorders, as well as obsessive-compulsive and stress-related disorders in adults.</p><p>In 1994, Dr. Rego received his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in psychology from Queen&rsquo;s University in Kingston, Ontario. He received his Master of Arts in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice at the City University of New York in 1996. He then attended Rutgers University, earning his Master of Psychology in clinical psychology in 1999, followed by his Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology in 2001. From 2001-2003, he completed his first two years of postdoctoral training at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania, and from 2002 to 2003, he completed MBA preparation certificate courses at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.</p><p>Dr. Rego&rsquo;s research interests focus on the application of CBT and other evidence-based therapies to various psychological disorders, including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, mood, and stress-related disorders; insomnia and other sleep disorders; and body-focused repetitive behaviors such as trichotillomania. His work has been in many peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and he has presented at conferences nationally and internationally. He co-authored <em>The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach</em>, which has been published in English, German, Polish, and Russian.</p><p>Dr. Rego has been recognized for his many contributions to the medical community. In 2018, he received the Jerilyn Ross Clinician Advocate Award from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. In 2017, he was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, an award recognizing those who demonstrate leadership, excellence and longevity within their chosen profession. In addition to being a founding clinical fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and a fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, he is board certified in cognitive and behavioral psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a member of many other professional organizations, including the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies and the International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation.</p>

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<p>Sean Pereira, PhD, is a Psychologist in Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology at Children's Hospital at Montefiore and an Instructor in the Departments of Pediatrics and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore-Einstein.</p><p>Dr. Pereira&rsquo;s work focuses on promoting healthy development for patients with chronic health conditions and providing evidence-based intervention for those patients with behavioral health concerns. He actively instructs and trains pediatric house staff, medical fellows, and psychology graduate students in social medicine and behavioral health in the context of chronic medical conditions. Dr. Pereira is also a member of the Total Integrated Genitourinary Endocrine Reproductive clinic, working with other specialists in managing the care of pediatric patients with variations of sexual development.</p><p>After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California at Los Angeles, Dr. Pereira attended Palo Alto University. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology following completion of his APA-accredited predoctoral training at the National Psychology Training Consortium&ndash;Central Region. He then went on to complete a fellowship with the Audrey Hepburn Children's House at Hackensack University Medical Center.</p><p>Dr. Pereira&rsquo;s research interests focus on identity development and utilization of behavioral health services in integrated care settings, and professional advocacy.</p>

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Pediatrics Hospice &amp; Palliative Medicine<span style="box-sizing:inherit;color:#252525;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:20px;background-color:#ffffff;"></span>

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Dr. Norris's research focus is on primary palliative care education and family decision making regarding medical technology.

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78710

Biography

<p>Sarah Evans Norris, MD, MEd, is Director of the Quality in Life Team and Director of Pediatric Palliative Care at Children?s Hospital at Montefiore. She is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and of Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. </p><p>Dr. Norris earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Loyola University Chicago in 1993 receiving the Gladys Kinnery Clinical Excellence award. As a nurse she worked around the globe including as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco before pursuing medical school at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. She completed the Fifth Pathway Program through New York Medical College and embarked on her pediatrics internship at the University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey. She finished her residency at the Medical College of Georgia where she was named Resident of the Year. Following residency she completed a fellowship in pediatric critical care medicine and a masters in medical education at Cincinnati Children?s Medical Center. After several years in practice she returned to Cincinnati Children?s to complete a second fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Norris is Board Certified in General Pediatrics and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.</p> <p>Dr. Norris? research focus is on primary palliative care education and family decision making regarding medical technology. She has given numerous presentations nationally and has a wide range of teaching experience with both adults and children internationally. In 2018 she received the Lewis Fraad Excellence in Resident Teaching Award. When she is not at CHAM you can find her running.</p>

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Rachel H. Noone

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Rachel

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Noone

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1285914580

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14896

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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Rachel Noone, MD is an inpatient psychiatrist at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Division. She specializes in the treatment of individuals with severe persistent mental illness, including those with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Her interests include emergency psychiatry, and clinical research. She is also the Montefiore Wakefield Division Site Director for the Albert Einsteain College of Medicine 3rd year medical student clerkship in psychiatry. Dr. Noone completed her psychiatric residency at Montefiore Medical Center and also completed a two year research fellowship at the Montefiore Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Program and Anxiety and Depression Program. She earned her MD from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, and completed college at The University of Pittsburgh with a dual major B.A. in film studies and business.</p>
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