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CURRICULUM VITAE: Alberto M. Goldwaser, MD, DFAPA

  • Date of Birth: March 23, 1951
  • Place of Birth: Argentina
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Citizenship: United States of America
  • English/Spanish

LICENSE:

  • New Jersey: No: 53915, September 1989
  • New York: No: 142355, June 1980
  • Maryland: No: D23223, February 1979
  • Diplomate: American Board of PSYCHIATRY and NEUROLOGY (P): # 22820, November 1981.
  • Diplomate: American Board of FORENSIC EXAMINERS (P): # 1200, October, 1995.
  • Diplomate: American Board of FORENSIC MEDICINE: # 452. January 1996.
  • Diplomate: American Board of PSYCHIATRY and NEUROLOGY Subspecialty Certification in FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY # 991, to December 2019.
  • Life Fellow: American College of FORENSIC EXAMINERS: # 5029, October 1996.
  • Distinguished Fellow: AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, December 2001.
  • Service Achievement Award: New York University School of Medicine. April 14, 2007.

EDUCATION:

  • B.S.: Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia, Lima - Peru; 1968 - 1970.
  • M.D.: Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia, Lima - Peru; 1970 - 1977, Class Rank: 10 in a class of 61 graduates.
  • Psychiatric Residency: Department of Psychiatry, State University of New York - Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York 1977 - 1980.
  • Psychoanalysis: The Psychoanalytic Institute at New York University School of Medicine, New York 1977 - 1990.
  • “Neuropsychological Forensic Evidence of the Post-Concussion Syndrome”; presented by Jaime Grodzinski, Psy.D.; at the First International Congress of Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry, at Buenos Aires Bar Association; September 22, 2009, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • “Post-Conviction Sex Offender Testing”; presented by Peter Brennan; Polygraphist – Special Treatment Unit; ‘Grand Rounds’ at the Anne Klein Forensic Center - Special Treatment Unit; August 4, 2009, Rahway, New Jersey.
  • “Code of Ethics” and “HIPPA Privacy and Security”; sponsored by Health Care Compliance Strategies, Inc. and New York University Langone Medical Center; accredited by the Healthcare Compliance Certification Board. July 27, 2009.
  • “Penile Plethismographic Assessment”; presented by Cathy Bergen Program Coordinator – Special Treatment Unit; ‘Grand Rounds’ at the Anne Klein Forensic Center - Special Treatment Unit; July 28, 2009, Kearney, New Jersey.
  • “Assessing Psychopathy: Clinical-Forensic Applications of the PCL-R and PCL: SV”; Official Training in the Administration and Interpretation of the Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R), by Stephen D. Hart, Ph.D., sponsored by John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York; July 22-23, 2009 (14 contact hr). New York, New York.
  • "The Effects of Working with the Sexually Civilly Committed"; presented by Merrill Main, Ph.D., Clinical Director Special Treatment Unit; ‘Grand Rounds’ at the Anne Klein Forensic Center - Special Treatment Unit; June 16, 2009, Rahway, New Jersey.
  • “Risk Assessment of Sex Offenders in the Community”; presented by Natalie M. Barone, Psy.D., Director of Psychology – Special Treatment Unit; ‘Grand Rounds’ at the Anne Klein Forensic Center - Special Treatment Unit; March 24, 2009, Kearney, New Jersey.
  • “Psychiatric Controversies”; at the 34th Annual Conference of the Tri-State Chapter of American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, in cooperation with the New York State Office of Mental Health and the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts of the State of New York; “Delayed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans; Delayed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Survivors of Torture; Suicidality and Drug Safety: From Antidepressants to Chantix.” January 24, 2009. New York University School of Medicine; New York.
  • “Sentencing Strategies for the Effective Management of Sex Offenders in the Community”; presented by Anthony Smoaks; ‘Grand Rounds’ at the Anne Klein Forensic Center - Special Treatment Unit; January 22, 2009, Kearney, New Jersey.
  • “Internet Sex Crimes” and “Filicide Mental Illness Defense”; at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law - Tri State Chapter Annual Meeting; co-sponsored by The Forensic Psychiatric Clinic of Bellevue Hospital Center; December 11-14, 2008; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • “Educating the Health Professional for Improving Cultural Competency; Cultural Competency in Healthcare: A Clinical Review and Video Vignettes from the National Medical Association; Assuring Quality Care for People with Limited Health Literacy; Continuing Medical Education – Medscape; November 24, 2008.
  • “Forensic Psychiatry Review Course”. 39th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. October 20-22, 2008; Seattle, Washington.
  • "The Challenges of Dual Diagnosis: Managing Substance Abuse in Severe Mental Illness"; The CME Institute of Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – Webcast. July 14, 2008.
  • "Cultural Competence: Improving the Quality of Care Provided to New Jersey's Diverse Communities"; presented by Robert C. Like, M.D., sponsored by the Institute of Medicine and Public Health of New Jersey; Princeton, New Jersey; May 2, 2008.
  • "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Characteristics and Treatment"; presented by T. Mellman, MD, The CME Institute of Physicians Postgraduate Press, Inc., accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education - Webcast. May 1, 2008.
  • "Residual Symptoms of Depression: Lethargy, and Cognitive Compromise"; presented by M. Fava, MD, A. Nierenberg, MD, and G. Sanacora, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital - Psychiatry Academy, office of Continuing Medical Education - Webcast. April 9, 2008.
  • "The Latest Outlook on the Neurological Pathophysiology and Treatment of Fibromyalgia"; presented by Daniel J. Clauw, M.D.; audio web program sponsored by Accelmed and Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, March 4, 2008.
  • “Hot Topics in Behavioral Health: Consent to Treatment, Emergency Services, and Behavioral Units Management Issues”; Online Audio Course presented by the American Bar Association – Health Law Section and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education, by C.B. Reagan, Esq., K. Kimery, Esq., J.V. Geraci, Esq.; February 27, 2008.
  • “Exploring and Studying Important Topics in Medical Ethics and Professional Responsibility: Discontinued Care, Informed Consent, Accepting Patients, Scope of Practice, Duties to Non-Patients”; online course presented by ELM Exchange, Inc. – Risk and Safety Institute; February 5, 2008.
  • “The Detection of Deception”; at the 33nd Annual Conference of the Tri-state Chapter of American academy of Psychiatry and the Law, in cooperation with the New York State of Mental Health and the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts of the state of New York; “Psychological Testing; Polygraphy; Functional MRI; Ethics.” January 26, 2008; New York University School of Medicine: New York.
  • “Ethics Course: Boundery Violations,” presented by Glen O. Gabbard, M.D.: “Sexual and Nonsexual Boundary Violations in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy”; and Barry D. Trebach, Esq.: “Sexual Boundary Violations; Case Study and Litigation Outline”; sponsored by Frenkel and Co., Inc., and the American Home Assurance Company; at the Winter meeting of the American Psychoanlytic Association, January 18, 2008; New York, New York.
  • "Internet Pedophilia, PTSD and The Insanity Defense;" presented by Eric Goldsmith, M.D., Program Chairman of the Tri-State Chapter, (AAPL) and Ken Cullen, M.S.W., at the Ninth Annual Conference of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL). December 9, 2007; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • "Trans-Cultural Aspects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Other Anxiety Disorders"; presented by Roy Perlis, M.D., Mark Pollack, M.D., Naomi M. Simon, M.D., and Devon Hinton, M.D.; course (Web-cast) sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital-Psychiatry Academy; November 28, 2007.
  • "Advances in the Identification and Management of Pediatric Psychotic and Mood Disorders: Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia, Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia Prodrome"; presented by P. Masand, M.D., K. Chang, M.D., and C.U. Correll, M.D.; course (Web-cast) sponsored by (Continuing Medical Education); November 27, 2007.
  • "Sexual Assault Cases: Proven Strategies to Get a Not Guilty Verdict"; audio- conference presented by Stephanie Page, Senior Trial Counsel, Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, State of Massachusetts. Course (Web-cast) sponsored by National Constitutional Center; November 27, 2007.
  • "Medical Errors and Patient Safety in Mental Health"; presented by Benjamin C. Grosso, M.D., Miles F. Shore, M.D., and Cathryn M. Clary, M.D., M.B.A.; course sponsored by Medscape (Continuing Medical Education); November 19, 2007.
  • "Basics of Neuropsychiatric Evaluation Across Psychiatric Disorders: Focus on Cognition"; presented by Timothy J. Petersen, Ph.D., Larry Seidman Ph.D., Mathew Menza, M.D., and Janet Sherman Ph.D.; course (Web-cast) sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital-Psychiatry Academy; November 15, 2007.
  • "The Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia in Children and Adolescents"; presented by Robert L. Findling, M.D., Roy S. Boorady, M.D., and Alexandra L. Sporn, M.D.; course sponsored by Medscape (Continuing Medical Education); November 14, 2007.
  • "Ethics and Experts"; presented by Randall Block, Esq., from Sedwick, Detert, Moran and Arnold LLP, San Francisco, Ca; sponsored by law.com (Continuing Legal Education Center); October 19, 2007.
  • "Buprenorphine and Office-Based Treatment of Opioid Dependence"; full-day Course, jointly sponsored by The American Psychiatric Association and The New Jersey Psychiatric Association. September 29, 2007; Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
  • "Interviewing and Examining Child Witnesses: Proven Techniques that Work"; audio-conference by Colette Tvedt, Esq., sponsored by National Constitution Center; September 21, 2007.
  • "Forensics Topics: New Jersey Law on Competency to Stand Trial and Sanity Evaluations"; presented by Thomas G. Gutheil, M.D., professor (Forensic Psychiatry);Harvard Medical School, sponsored by the New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services; University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Trenton Psychiatric Hospital. Parsippany, New Jersey; September 10, 2007.
  • "Autism Spectrum Disorder: Issues and Opinions"; half-day Symposium; presented by P. DeFina Ph.D., G. Feingold, M.D., and M. Bhatia, MD. Department of Psychiatry at Barnert Hospital. September 6, 2007; Paterson, New Jersey.
  • "Fact or Fiction: Is Child Sexual Abuse Often Alleged in Custody Cases?" Course (teleconference) co-sponsored by the American Bar Association (ABA) - Family Law Section, and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education; June 19, 2007.
  • "Forensic Developmental Psychology: Evaluating the Reliability and Credibility of Children's Testimony", Maggie Bruck, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions; at the NYU Child Study Center Grand Rounds; April 27, 2007; New York University Medical Center, New York, New York.
  • "Guardianship: Legal Criteria Applied in Health Care"; by Hon. Margaret McVeigh, JSC Passaic County, New Jersey; at Barnert Hospital; April 26 2007; Paterson, New Jersey.
  • "Psychotropic Medications in Children and Adolescents"; presented by Malini Bhatia, M.D., Child Psychiatrist at Barnert Hospital, at the "Grand Rounds" of the Department of Psychiatry at Barnert Hospital. April 5, 2007; Paterson, New Jersey.
  • "Civil Forensic Practice: Sex, Work, Trauma, and Safety"; at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Tri-State Chapter of American Academy of Psychiatry and the law, in cooperation with the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts of the State of New York; “Liability in Third Party Evaluations: Do you Understand your Risk?": Neuropsychiatry of Traumatic Brain Injury"; "Forensic Evaluation of the Impaired Physician"; “Civil Commitment of Sex Offenders in States without Sexual Laws". January 20, 2007; New York University School of Medicine: New York.
  • "Ethics and Experts"; presented by Randall G. Block, Esq., partner at Sedwick Detert Moran & Arnold, San Francisco, Ca.; sponsored by Law.com-CLE Center; (Continuing Legal Education Center); December 4, 2006.
  • "International Forensic Psychiatry Meeting"; November 16-18, 2006; Santiago, Chile.
  • "Interviewing and Examining Child Witnesses: Proven Techniques You Can Use Today;" tele-conference presented by David S. Marshall, Esq., sponsored by National Constitutional Center; July 31, 2006.
  • "Ethical Issues in Representing Children in Custody Proceedings: Superparent, Potted Plant... or something in between"; Course (teleconference) co-sponsored by the American Bar Association (ABA) - Family Law Section, and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education; June 13, 2006.
  • "Managing Psychological and Psychiatric Fitness for Duty and Threat Assessments"; presented by David Fisher, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., sponsored by Lorman Education Services; February 2, 2006.
  • CBT/REBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy); Three-Day Primary Certificate Practicum; at the Albert Ellis Institute, January 27-29, 2006; New York City.
  • “Meeting the Needs of All Victims of Criminal Behavior"; at the 31st Annual Conference of the Tri-State Chapter of American Academy of Psychiatry and the law, in cooperation with the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts of the State of New York; New York University School of Medicine. January 29, 2006; New York, New York.
  • "Adolescent Psychiatry for Forensic Psychiatrists: Expanding the Scope of your Forensic Practice"; Program sponsored by the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, Tri-State Chapter; The Forensic Psychiatry Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts of the State of New York; and the Society of Adolescent Psychiatry, at the New York University School of Medicine, January 21, 2006; New York City.
  • "Advanced Ethics: The Anatomy of Professional Disciplinary Actions-How to Protect Yourself"; presented by Bryant Welsh, J.D., sponsoredf by PsyBC. October 9, 2005.
  • "Medical Records Law in New Jersey"; One-day Seminar presented by Beverly Hunt Binner, Esq., and Alyson Leone, Esq., sponsored by Lorman Educational Services. September 21, 2005; Newark, New Jersey.
  • "Mood Stabilizers, Brief Review of Modes of Action: Classical and Not so Classical Uses in Psychiatry"; presented by Wilfred Raby, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Substance Treatment and Research Service, Division on Substance Abuse, Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University; Scientific Meeting of New Jersey. Psychoanalytic Society at Farleigh Dickinson University, February 16, 2006. Teaneck, New Jersey.
  • "First Latin-American Forensic Psychiatric Meeting"; as Participant; August 16-17, 2005; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • "Elder Law: Estate Planning"; course presented by Michael A. Manna, Esquire, member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and The Elder Law committees of Bergen County and New Jersey State Bar Associations; at the Grand Rounds of the Department of Psychiatry at Barnert Hospital. June 2, 2005, Paterson, New Jersey.
  • "Legal and Financial Issues for those dealing with Alzheimer's Disease"; presented by Beth Polner Abrahams, Esq., co-chair of the Nassau County Bar Association's Elder Law Committee, at New York University Medical Center. New York, May 16, 2005.
  • "Presenting Psychological and Neuropsychological Evidence in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases", presented by the American Bar Association: Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Health Law Section, and the Center for Continuing Legal Education, in cooperation with the American Psychological Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. April 21-22, 2005; Chicago, Illinois.
  • "Medical Ethics in Mental Health Practice", course presented by Mark. S. Komrad, M.D., Chairman of the Clinical Ethics Committee for the Shepard Pratt Health Systems; PsychCME Program, April 6, 2005.
  • "Ethics and Legalities Involved in Competence Determination in the Elderly"; presented by Raymond Deeney, Esquire, Adjunct Professor of Mental Health Law at Seton Hall School of Law; at the "Symposium on “Ethics, Pain and Suffering of Geriatric Patients"; Department of Psychiatry at Barnert Hospital. March 3, 2005, Paterson, New Jersey.
  • "Addiction Psychiatry for Forensic Psychiatrists"; 30th Annual Conference, jointly sponsored by the Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, and the New York University School of Medicine. January 22, 2005; New York, New York.
  • "Ethics Course," presented by Barry D. Treback, Esq., sponsored by Frenkel and Co., Inc., at the Winter Meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association, January 21, 2005; New York, New York.
  • "Child Sexual Abuse – The Essentials"; presented by Elisa Jacobson, MS, LCSW, Director, Youth Case Management at Trinitas Hospital in Elizabeth, New Jersey; at the "Grand Rounds" of the Department of Psychiatry at Barnert Hospital. November 4, 2004, Paterson, New Jersey.
  • "Improving the Quality of Forensic Evaluations", lecture presented by Robert M. Wettstein, M.D., President of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, at the 2004 Meeting of AAPL, Scottsdale, Arizona, October 21, 2004.
  • "Understanding Risk Assessment", course presented by Michael A. Norco, M.D., and Madelon V. Baranoski, Ph.D., at the 2004 Meeting of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL), Scottsdale, Arizona; October 22, 2004.
  • "The Psychiatrist as Expert Witness", course presented by Phillip J. Resnick, M.D., at the 2004 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL), Scottsdale, Arizona, October 22, 2004.
  • "Pearls and Pitfalls in Forensic Psychological Testing", workshop conducted by William H. Campbell, M.D., and Madelon V. Baranoski, Ph.D., at the 2004 Meeting of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL), Scottsdale, Arizona, October 23, 2004.
  • "Detection of Malingering in Disabilities Evaluations", workshop conducted by Roger Z. Samuel, M.D., at the 2004 Meeting of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, Scottsdale, Arizona, October 24, 2004.
  • "The Experts Critique the Experts on Child Custody Evaluations", sponsored by the American Bar Association, Section of Family Law and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education; 90-minute teleconference; July 20, 2004.
  • "Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health", presented by Phillip J. Resnick, M.D., sponsored by Specialized Training Services, Inc.; June 22, 2004, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
  • "Managing Sex Offender Risk: Conditional Release And Community Treatment"; A Symposium presented by the Seton Hall Law Review and the NJ Institute of Law and Mental Health, Seton Hall University School of Law; February 20, 2004, Newark, New Jersey.
  • "Sex: Victims and Victimizers", 29th Annual Conference, jointly sponsored by the Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the New York University School of Medicine. January 24, 2004; New York, New York.
  • "The Individual and Research", part of the Medical Research Year in Review; presented by the American Bar Association (A.B.A.), Center for Continuing Legal Education and Health Law Section, among other Sections. Faculty: George Annas, Esq., Stephen F. Hanson, Esq., Judy Norsigian, Esq. October 28, 2003.
  • "Psychological and other Expert Testimony in Civil and Criminal Litigation", sponsored by the American Bar Association (A.B.A.), Criminal Justice Section, Health Law Section, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, and the A.B.A. Center for Continuing Legal Education, in cooperation with the American Psychological Association. October2-3, 2003, Chicago, Illinois.
  • "Patients with Suicidal Behaviors: Risks and Risk Management Strategies"; presented by: The APA-endorsed Psychiatrists' Professional Liability Insurance Program, June 20, 2003, New York City.
  • "Litigating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder", sponsored by the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and the Center for Continuing Legal Education; A.B.A. teleconference activity; April 15, 2003.
  • "Psychological and other Expert Testimony in Civil and Criminal Litigation", sponsored by the American Bar Association (A.B.A.), Criminal Justice Section, Health Law Section, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, and the A.B.A. Center for Continuing Legal Education, in cooperation with the American Psychological Association. October 2-3, 2003, Chicago, Illinois.
  • "Assessment and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse", New Jersey Child Sexual Abuse Training Institute, in the Child Sexual Abuse Case Consultation Project; at the Audrey Hepburn Children's House, Hackensack University Medical Center, 2002-2003, Hackensack, New Jersey.
  • "Mental Health Disability Issues", presented by Howard Gregory, Esq., Staff Attorney of the Health and Elder Unit, Northeast New Jersey Legal Services; at the "Grand Rounds" of the Department of Psychiatry at Barnert Hospital. April 3, 2003, Paterson, New Jersey.
  • "Mental Health Courts", Symposium presented by New Jersey's Institute of Law and Mental Health, at Seton Hall Law School, March 28, 2003, Newark, New Jersey.
  • "Challenges for the Forensic Practitioner: Ethical and Legal Dilemmas", jointly sponsored by the New York Academy of Medicine and the Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law; January 25, 2003, New York City.
  • "Children of Divorce: Understanding the Legal Process and its Impact", presented by The Bergen County Bar Foundation, at The George W. Newman Law Building, Hackensack, New Jersey, December 4, 2002
  • "Child Sexual Abuse Case Consultation Project", sponsored by the New Jersey Child Sexual Abuse Training Institute. Lawrenceville, New Jersey; October 25, 2002.
  • "New Applications of Forensic Psychiatry: The Workplace", sponsored by The Academy of Medicine of New York and The Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, New York, New York, January 26, 2002.
  • "PTSD in Forensic Practice", course presented by Roger Pitman, MD, at the 2001 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL), Boston, Massachusettes, October 25, 2001.
  • "Risk Assessment for Violence", course presented by Phillip Resnick, MD, at the 2001 Annual Meeting of AAPL, Boston, Massachusettes, October 26, 2001.
  • "Neuropsychiatric Assessment in Forensic Psychiatry", course presented by Angela Hagerty, MB, BCh, BAO, and William Barr, PhD, at the 2001 Annual Meeting of AAPL, Boston, Massachusettes, October 26, 2001.
  • "Redefining the Standard of Care: Medical And Legal Issues"; Internet Interactive Conference, presented by John Justice, MD, Medical Director Forensic Institute of West Virginia; sponsored by the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine. July 25, 2001.
  • "Three Symptom Clusters, One Disorder - Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD", Presented by Jonathan Davidson, MD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, South Carolina; sponsored by Medical Education Collaborative. September 17, 2001.
  • "The Interface Between Geriatric Psychiatry and the Law", program co-sponsored by the New York County Lawyers Association, Continuing Legal Education Institute, the NYCLA Elder Law Committee and the Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. July 18, 2001. New York.
  • "The Psychiatrist as Expert Witness." Course presented by Thomas G. Gutheil, MD, sponsored by the Department of Continuing Education of the Harvard Medical School. July 9-13, 2001. Massachusettes.
  • "A MultiSystems Perspective of Juvenile Offenders and their Mental Health needs"; Cosponsored by the Passaic County Children's Interagency Coordinating Council, the Barnert Hospital and the Passaic County Youth Service Commission. May 24, 2001.
  • "Psychiatric Evaluations in Child Custody Litigation: A view from the Couch, Bench and Bar"; program co-sponsored by the New York County Lawyers' Association, Continuing Legal Education Institute, and the Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. April 24, 2001. New York City.
  • "Mock Trial Series: Direct and Cross-Examiniation of a Psychiatric Expert in a Sexual Harassment Case"; New York County Lawyer's Association. Continuing Legal Education Institute; March 13, 2001. New York.
  • "New Legal Issues in the Practice of Psychiatry"; The Tri-State Chapter of The American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, in cooperation with The Forensic Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts of the State of New York (First Judicial Department) and co-sponsored by The New York Academy of Medicine and the New York Chapter of the American Society of Adolescent Psychiatry. 26th Annual Conference. January 21, 2001 New York, New York.
  • "Law School for Experts." Sponsored by S.E.A.K., Judicial; Legal and Medical Information Systems. Hyannis, Massachusetts. June 14, 2000.
  • Ninth Annual National Expert Witness and Litigation Seminar. Sponsored by S.E.A.K. Inc. Hyannis, Massachusetts. June 15, 16, 2000.
  • Forensic Psychiatry Review Course. The Osler Institute. March 1999.
  • Forensic Psychiarty Review Course. American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. October 1998.
  • "Psychiatry and the Law:" Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the Post-Graduate Medical School-New York University Medical Center 1996-1997.
  • "Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect", sponsored by The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. November 14, 1992; New York City.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 Vice-President and Member of the Scientific Committee of the First International Congress on Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry, at the Buenos Aires Bar Association, September 21-25, 2009; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2009 - Present Chair of the Cross-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychiatry Committee: American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.
2009 - Present Member of the International Psychiatric Committee of the New Jersey Psychiatric Society, a District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association.
2009 - Present Anne Klein Forensic Center – Special Treatment Unit: Clinical Psychiatrist (full time) Kearney, New Jersey.
2007 - Present Vice-Chair (Member at Large); Health Law Membership Committee, and Member of Healthcare Litigation and Risk Management Substantive Interest Group of the American Bar Association.
2007 - Present Member, Executive Committee, Commission on Forensic Education: American College of Forensic Examiners International.
2007 - Present Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Professional Ethics Committee of the New York University Psychoanalytic Institute; New York.
2007 - 2008 Member of the Utilization Review Committee at the Barnert Hospital, Paterson, New Jersey.
2006 - Present Member of the Professional Malpractice Committee of the American Psychoanalytic Association.
2006 - 2008 Member of the Bio-Ethics Committee at the Barnert Hospital, Paterson, New Jersey.
2006 - 2008 International Editor; Chilean Journal of Forensic Psychiatry (Revista Chilena de Psiquiatría Forense).
2006 - Present Member of the Cross-Cultural Issues in Forensic Psychiatry Committee of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.
2004 - Present Member of the International Relations Committee of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law.
2003 - Present Health Care Committee Member, of the Community Resource Council, Hackensack, New Jersey.
2002 - Present Chairman of the Professional Ethics Committee of the Psychoanalytic Association of New York.
2002 - Present Chairman of the Professional Ethics Committee of the New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society.
2002 - 2008 Barnert Hospital Active Clinical Staff Psychiatrist, Paterson, New Jersey.
2001 - Present Faculty: The New York University Psychotherapy Training Program; sponsored by the NYU Psychoanalytic Institute. November 2001 - February 2002. New York.
2000 - Present Member of the Forensic Psychiatry Committee of the New Jersey Psychiatric Association, a District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association.
1999 - 2009 New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services. Provider: Psychiatric Evaluations. Court/Expert Witness Testimony. New Jersey.
1998 - 2000 President; The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society (April 1998-2000)
1999 - Present Faculty: Bergen Regional Medical Center, Psychiatric Residency Training Program, Forensic Psychiatric and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Courses. Paramus, New Jersey
1997 - 1998 Member, Social Issues and Legislation Committee; The Psychoanalytic Association of New York, Inc., New York, New York.
1996 - 1998 Chairman: Scientific Program Committee; The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society
1994 - Present Faculty: The New York University Psychoanalytic Institute (Professional Ethics Course)
1994 - 1996 Secretary: The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society
1995 - 1996 Member, Committee on Psychiatric Quality Assurance, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey.
1994 - 1996 Participation in "The Psychosomatic Disorders," Study Group sponsored by The New York University Psychoanalytic Institute
1990 - 1999 The Valley Hospital; Ridgewood, New Jersey, Clinical Staff Psychiatrist (Acting Unit Chief: 1990 - 1991)
1990 - 2002 Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital, Wyckoff, New Jersey, Clinical Staff Psychiatrist
1991 - 1996 The Bulletin of the New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society; Associate Editor
1990 - 1991 Anorexia/Bulimia Clinic of New Jersey; Fair Lawn, New Jersey; Medical Director
1989 - Present Psychiatric Private Practice, in Paramus and West New York, New Jersey. Forensic Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy, General Psychiatry
1980 - 2002 Psychiatric Private Practice, in New York City, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy, General Psychiatry
1985 - 1990 New York University Medical Center, New York. Clinical Instructor - Psychiatry. Part-time; Out-Patient Clinic. Bellevue Hospital Center, New York City
1982 - 1985 New York University Medical Center, New York, Clinical Instructor - Psychiatry. Full-time; Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Leader - In-Patient Service. Bellevue Hospital Center, New York City
1982 - Present Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine
1984 - 1985 Brooklyn Center for Families in Crisis, Brooklyn, New York; Supervisor Psychiatrist
1983 - 1987 Health Insurance Plan, Brooklyn, New York; Psychiatric Consultant
1980 - 1982 State University of New York - Kings County Hospital Center, Clinical Instructor-Department of Psychiatry, full-time Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Leader Brooklyn, New York
1981 - 1982 The Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home, Brooklyn, New York; Psychiatric Consultant
1980 - 1981 Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy, Brooklyn, New York; Consultant and Supervising Psychiatrist, Part-time
1980 State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York; Delegate - Curriculum Committee/Training Program, Department of Psychiatry

CONFERENCES AND LECTURES
2009 "The Role of the Expert Witness in the Verdict”; at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law - Tri State Chapter Annual Meeting; co-sponsored by The Forensic Psychiatric Clinic of Bellevue Hospital Center; December 12; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2009 “Sex Offenders and the Law in the United States”, 1st International Congress on Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry”; at the Buenos Aires Bar Association, September 22, 2009. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2009 “Psychiatric Malpractice” (panel chair) and “Psychic Damage” (panel member), 1st International Congress on Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry”; at the Buenos Aires Bar Association, September 23, 2009. Buenos Aires, Argentina
2009 "Cultural Formulations in Forensic Psychiatry"; 31st Congress of the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, at New York University Law School, from June 28th to July 3rd, 2009. New York, New York.
2009 “Cross-Cultural Aspects in the Practice of Psychiatry: Medical Malpractice as Unintended Consequence… Learning the Hard Way”; Downstate Medical Center (State University of New York), Department of Psychiatry, Grand Rounds Lecture. March 11; Brooklyn, New York.
2008 “Cross-Cultural Aspects in the Practice of Psychiatry: Medical Malpractice as Unintended Consequence… Learning the Hard Way”; Maimonides Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Grand Rounds Lecture. December 22; Brooklyn, New York.
2008 "Competence of the Competence Evaluators”; at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law - Tri State Chapter Annual Meeting; co-sponsored by The Forensic Psychiatric Clinic of Bellevue Hospital Center; December 12; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2008 “Psychosis, Insanity and Craziness: The Andrea Yates’ Case;” at the Ramapo College of New Jersey, “Biomedical Club”; November 6; Mahwah, New Jersey.
2008 “Medical Malpractice as Unintended Consequence of Cultural and Ethnic Bias… Learning the Hard Way”; Panel presented by the Cross-Cultural Committee at the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. October 20-22; Seattle, Washington.
2008 “Dangerousness, Violence Risk Assessment and Criminal Responsibility”; Guest Lecturer at Seton Hall University Law School, Course on ‘Mental Health Law’, conducted by Professor Raymond Deeney. September 10; Newark, New Jersey.
2008 "Forensic Psychiatric Expertise Applied to Child Custody Matters"; at the ‘Current Issues in Psychiatric and Psychological Forensic Topics in the Civil Arena’ - International Symposium, in the ‘Aula Magna’ of José T. Borda Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina; May 29, 2008.
2008 "After the Facts: Testamentary Capacity – Undue Influence"; at the ‘Current Issues in Psychiatric and Psychological Forensic Topics in the Civil Arena’ - International Symposium, in the ‘Aula Magna’ of José T. Borda Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina; May 29, 2008.
2008 "Medical, Legal and Ethical Aspects of the Terri Sciavo's Case;" at the joint "Biology and Medical Ethics" classes of John McCormick, Science Teacher, at Indian Hills High School, "University Program in Medicine, Science and Research"; May 8; Oakland. New Jersey.
2008 Psychosis vs. Insanity: The Andrea Yates’ Case;” at the Indian Hills High School, “University Program Saturday Seminar”; January 19, 2008; Oakland, New Jersey.
2008 “Ethics Committee Workshop”, 2008 American Psychoanalytic Association Winter Meeting, January 16-20. Meeting Chair: Rion Hart, Ph.D.; January 18; New York, New York.
2008 “Professional Malpractice” Committee Meeting, 2008 American
Psychoanalytic Association Winter Meeting, January 16-20. Meeting Chair: Barbara G. Deutsch, M.D.; January 17; New York, New York.
2007 “Ethical Issues in the Battle of the Experts;” at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) - Tri-State Chapter. Peer Review of Forensic Psychiatric Evaluations: Civil and Criminal Cases”, December 8; co-sponsored by the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic of Bellevue Hospital Center and the Tri-State of AAPL. December 7-9; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2007 “Right to Treatment - Refuse Treatment; Understanding the Positive and Negative Effects of Psychiatric Medications." Guest Lecturer at Seton Hall University School of Law, course on Mental Health Law, conducted by Professor Raymond Denney. October 31; Newark, New Jersey.
2007 “Medical and Psychiatric Malpractice; should we apologize for Medical Errors?" at the Barnert Hospital - Department of Psychiatry - Grand Rounds Lecture. June 7; Paterson, New Jersey.
2007 "Competence to Consent to Sexual Intercourse: Legal and Psychiatric Issues." Lecturer at the Scientific Meeting of The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society. Hackensack University Medical Center; January 25; Hackensack, New Jersey.
2006 "Professional Malpractice Committee Meeting", 2007 American Psychoanalytic Association Winter Meeting, January 17-21. Meeting Chair: Barbara G. Deutsch, M.D.; January 19; New York, New York.
2006 "Criminal Angst, as Diminished Responsibility?"; at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) - Tri-State Chapter: "Peer review of Forensic Psychiatric Evaluations: Civil and Criminal cases"; co-sponsored by the Forensic Psychiatric Clinic of Bellevue Hospital Center and the Tri-State Chapter of AAPL. December 7-10; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2006 "Drugs, Mental Health, and Competence: The Role of he Clinical and Forensic Psychiatrist;" at the International Forensic Psychiatric Meeting, sponsored by the Chilean Medical Legal Service and the Chilean Ministry of Justice. November 16; Santiago, Chile.
2006 to Present "Introduction to the Clinical Interview: Medical Interviewing Preceptorship (MIP) Component of The Physician's Core 2"; at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) - New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) - Department of Psychiatry; at Barnert Hospital; September 7 - October 19; Paterson, New Jersey.
2006 to Present “Psychiatric Mock Boards"; American Board of Psychiatry Neurology, Part II Exam: Oral Examination-Faculty Examiner for Advanced Psychiatric Residents, Department of Psychiatry, New Jersey Medical School (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) in May, 20; Newark, New Jersey.
2006 "Medical, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of the Terri Sciavo's Case;" at the Medical Ethics' Course of John McCormick, Science Teacher, at Indian Hills High School, "University Program in Medicine, Science and Research"; April 11; Oakland, New Jersey.
2005 "Understanding Bio-Medical Ethics;" sponsored by The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (M.A.P.S.) - Student National Medical Association; at The College of New Jersey, Biology Building; March 8th; Ewing, New Jersey.
2005 "Betraying the Tooth Fairy: Ethical and Clinical Aspects in the Assessment of Fitness for Duty"; at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law - Tri State Chapter Annual Meeting; co-sponsored by The Forensic Psychiatric Clinic of Bellevue Hospital Center; December 8-11; San Juan, Puerto Rico
2005 "Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse - The Practical Aspects in Pennsylvania;" One-day Seminar sponsored by Lorman Educational Services, December 2; Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
2005 "From Boundary Crossing to Boundary Violation: Working at the Borderline of Ethics;" at the Staten Island University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Grand Rounds; November 16; Staten Island, New York.
2005 International Relations Committee Meeting, 36th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL); October 26, Montreal, Canada.
2005 "Clinical, Ethical, and Legal Aspects of Being a Psychiatric Expert Witness in the United States." Course presented at the First Latin-American Forensic Psychiatric Meeting, August 16-17; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2005 "First Latin-American Forensic Psychiatric Meeting; as co-Organizer and co-Chair of the Scientific Program Committee; August 16-17; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2005 "Independent Psychiatric Examinations of cases concerning Psychiatric Malpractice (Suicide Risk Assessments), Detection of Malingering in Disability Evaluations, and Assessment of Psychic Damage in Sexual Harassment Claims." International Perspectives; at the First Latin-American Forensic Psychiatric Meeting, August 16-17; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2005 "Panel on Child Sexual Abuse;" Moderator, cases presented by forensic psychiatrists and psychologists, attorneys and judges of the Argentinean Courts; at the First Latin-American Forensic Psychiatric Meeting; August 16-17; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2005 "Mental Status After CABG (Coronary Artery By-pass Graft): Implications for Psychiatrists' Competence - Ethical Considerations;" Workshop at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting; May 25; Atlanta, Georgia.
2004 “Objectivity vs. Advocacy; testing the limits of professional ethics: Sometimes as voyeur is not just a voyeur," at the Clinical Forensic Psychiatry – Civil and Criminal Cases, co-sponsored by the Forensic Clinic of Bellevue Hospital Center and the Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL). December 10-12, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2004 "Juggling the Essentials in the Psychiatric Box: Clinical, Ethical, and Legal Issues." Barnert Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Grand Rounds Lecture. October 7; Paterson, New Jersey.
2004 "Understanding Mental Illness, its Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis", Guest Lecturer at Seton Hall University Law School, course on Mental Health Law, conducted by Professor Raymond Denney. August 31; Newark, New Jersey.
2004 "The Effect of Trauma on Culture", Keynote Speaker.The Fourth Bi-Annual Cultural Competence Conference, co-sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Partnership for Cultural Competence: Community Kids, Melissa Foundation, Montgomery County Public Schools, Department of Juvenile Services, OHR and Child Welfare Services. May 18; University of Maryland at Shady Grove Center, Rockville, Maryland.
2004 "Forensic Psychiatry in Latin America - Panama, Chile, Peru and Argentina"; Lecturer at the International Forensic Psychiatry Conference: Tri-State Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the Forensic Faculty of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. New York University Medical Center. April 24; New York, New York.
2004 "Ethics Committee Workshop", 2004 American Psychoanalytic Association Winter Meeting, January 21-25. Meeting Chair: Marvin Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.; January 23; New York, New York.
2003 “Civil Commitment: Psychiatric perspectives underlying legal decisions";Guest Lecturer at Seton Hall University Law School, course on Mental Health Law, conducted by Professor Raymond Deeney. September 30; Newark, New Jersey.
2003 "Competence and Guardianship"; Guest Lecturer at Seton Hall University Law School, course on Mental Health Law, conducted by Professor Raymond Deeney, April 8; Newark, New Jersey.
2003 "The Scientific Alliance between Forensics and Psychiatry", at Barnert Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Grand Rounds Lecture. February 6; Paterson, New Jersey.
2003 "Ethics Workshop", 2003 American Psychoanalytic Association winter Meeting, January 22-26, meeting chairman: Marvin Margolis, MD, PhD; January 24; New York City.
2002 "Assessment of Psychiatric Disorders following Trauma, and of the Condition that Mimics them: Malingering"; at the Travelers Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Worker's Compensation Unit, Continuing Education Program. June 13; Morris Plains, New Jersey.
2002 "Medical Malpractice: Risk Prevention;" Lecturer at the Roving Symposium, Sponsored by the Academy of Medicine of New Jersey. Presented to The Medical Staff of East Orange General Hospital; May 28; East Orange, New Jersey.
2002 "Psychodynamic Assessment and Formulation," at Bergen Regional Medical Center - Department of Psychiatry - Residency Training Program, Psychiatric Grand Rounds, Advances in Psychiatry. May 9; Paramus, New Jersey.
2002 "Humpty Dumpty v. The Emperor's New Clothes, (PTSD and TBI v. Deception)", sponsored by The Bergen County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee. January 23; Hackensack, New Jersey.
2001 "The Psychoanalytically Informed Forensic Psychiatrist: Childhood Maltreatment and Dynamic Factors Influencing Adolescent Violence." Argentine Psychoanalytic Association, Scientific Meeting, organized by The Racker Center for the Study of Violence, Maltreatment and Sexual Abuse. April 6; Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2001 "Classic Psychoanalysis in a Non-Classic Milieu: Views From the Couch," The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society, Scientific Meeting, Lecturer. March 15.
2000 "The Humpty Dumpty Affliction: When it is And When it is Not"; at the "Clinical Forensic Psychiatry - Civil and Criminal Cases"; Co-sponsored by The Forensic Clinic of Bellevue Hospital Center and The Tri-State Chapter of The American Academy of Psychiatry of Psychiatry and the Law. December 8-10; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2000 "Psychiatry and the Law, " Roving Symposia. St. Mary's Hospital, Passaic, New Jersey. Sponsored by The Academy of Medicine of New Jersey, September 28.
2000 "Prejudice in the Clinical Situation: A Panel Discussion," Speaker. The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society and The Academy of Medicine of New Jersey. March 9; Hackensack University Medical Center, New Jersey.
1998 "Psychosomatic Medicine," Roving Symposia. St. Mary's Hospital; Passaic, New Jersey. Sponsored by The Academy of Medicine of New Jersey, April 22.
1996 "Multiple Personality Disorder: Some Proposals Based Upon the Psychoanalysis Of A Case." Formal Discussant, work presented by Richard Gottlieb, M.D. The Psychoanalytic Association of New York, 262 Scientific Meeting, March 18.
1996 "Facing Multiple Personality Disorder," at Bergen Pines County Hospital - Department of Psychiatry - Residency Training Program. - Psychiatric Grand Rounds; February 1.
1993 "Eating Disorders - Diagnosis and Treatment." At Bergen Pines County Hospital- Department of Psychiatry - Residency Training Program, - Psychiatric Grand Rounds; November 4.
1993 "Panic Disorder and the Mind - Brain Conflict." The New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society - Scientific Meeting; May 13, Formal Discussant, work presented by Richard Kessler, D.O.
1993 "Understanding Depression: Part Two - Treatment Options." Fall Evening Education Series. The Valley Hospital; Ridgewood, New Jersey; October 1993.
1993 "Practice Guideline for Major Depressive Disorder in Adults." - American Psychiatric Association; Reviewer and Consultant. April 1993.
1992 "Psychiatric Emergencies," Roving Symposia, Academy of Medicine of New Jersey. Essex County Hospital Center.
1992 "Management of Treatment Resistant Depression," Roving Symposia; Academy of Medicine of New Jersey, Essex County Hospital Center.
1992 "Understanding Phobias," Lectures in Psychoanalysis Series, University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey, Psychiatric Residency Training Program. (PGY 3-4)
1990 "Treatment of Eating Disorders". At the Anorexia/Bulimia Clinic of New Jersey. Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
1990 "Introduction to the Combined Approach: Psychopharmacology and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy," (Part One); Hackensack University Medical Center. Co-sponsor by New Jersey Psychiatric Association- New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society; Moderator.
1989 "Psychiatry Board Review Course: Part Two," Lecturer; New York University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, New York.
1986 "Multi-Cultural Counseling Conference," Panelist; Board of Education of The City of New York, at Columbia University, New York.
1982 Downstate Medical Center - Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, Brooklyn, New York. Lecturer: Psychiatric Residency Training Program.
1981 "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) Psychiatric Training Program. Instructor; Kings County Hospital Center. Brooklyn, New York.
1980 "Assessment for Sex Change Surgery: A Case Study." Psychiatric Departmental Conference, Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York.
1979 "Healing Procedures and Psychotherapy." Seventh Annual Psychological Convention at Hunter College of the City of New York, New York.
1979 "The Peruvian Jungle and Folkloric Psychiatry," Department of Latin American Studies; Middlebury College; Middlebury, Vermont.
1978 "The Peruvian Jungle and Folkloric Psychiatry," Department of Psychiatry, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.
1977 Psychiatric Course to the Medical Staff; Tarapoto General Hospital; Tarapoto, Peru.
1976 "Report on Hysterical-Dissociative Manifestations with Epidemic Characteristics in a Small Jungle Town." Forth Peruvian Congress of Psychiatry, Lima, Peru.

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
2001 CISM - Crisis Management Team Member (FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency), providing on-site (Ground Zero) psychological relief to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Force; September 20
1976 - 1977 Tarapoto General Hospital, Tarapoto, Peru
Medical Graduate Civil Service/Peruvian Public Health Department
Responsible for:
  - Hospital Zone #3: Representative to organize Central Committee of "Useful Vacation" for Elementary and High school students.
- Community Council; Rrepresentative
- Programmatic Unit; Secretary
- Intersectorial Committee; Representative
- Subcommittee of Support: Chairman
1973 Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia, Lima - Peru. Researcher: "Program of Child and Family Orientation; conducted by R. Castro de la Mata, M.D., Director of Community Psychiatry Program.
1971 Peruvian University Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru; Department of Social Sciences Pan-American Development Office, fieldwork Peruvian jungle region: Gathering Medical, Anthropological and Social data of aborigines and colonist in The Amazon area.

PUBLICATIONS

  • Goldwaser, A.M., Aronoff M., Felthous, A., and Busch K., (April 2007), “Forensic Psychiatric Meeting in Chile," American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL) Newsletter. Vol. 32, No.2.
  • Goldwaser, A. M, and Busch K. (January 2006), “First South American Forensic Psychiatric Meeting American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law AAPL Newsletter. Vol. 31, No.1.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (Winter 2005), “Sexual Harassment: Cinderella or the Little Mermaid, Victim or Tease," The Bergen Barrister, publication of the Bergen County Bar Association, New Jersey. Vol. 22, No. 1, 38-40.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (August 2004), “A Forensic Psychiatrist’s Viewpoint: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder," New Jersey Lawyer Magazine. No.229, 28-31 and 63.
  • Goldwaser A.M. (March 10, 2003), “The Psychoanalyst within the Legal System". Reporter Scientific Meeting of the Psychoanalytic Association of New York, By Linda Gunsberg, Ph.D.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (Summer 2003), “A Pig that Builds with Bricks, Weeding out Junk Science in the Courtroom and in Psychiatric-Legal Reports". The Bergen Barrister, Publication of the Bergen County Bar Association, New Jersey. Vol.19 No.1.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (Fall 2003), "Comments of Role of the Analyst as Forensic Expert." Bulletin of the Psychoanalytic Association of New York, Vol. 41, #3.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (Winter 2002), “The Emperor’s New Clothes; A Closer Look at Malingering PTSD;" The Bergen Barrister, Publication of the Bergen County Bar Association, New Jersey. Vol.19, No.1.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (Autumn 1999), “Forensic Psychiatry: An Allied Branch." The Bergen Barrister, Publication of the Bergen County Bar Association, New Jersey.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (May-July 1996), “Personal Injury and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder." The Bergen Barrister, Publication of the Bergen County Bar Association, New Jersey.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (Summer 1993), “Self-Starvation: A Cry For Help." Valley Reports.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (April 1993), "Practice Guideline for Major Depressive Disorder in Adults." American Psychiatric Association: Reviewer and Consultant.
  • Goldwaser, A. M. (November 1985), “Symbolic Expression and Racial Prejudice," Reporter; Psychoanalytic Association of New York; by Martin A. Silverman, M.D.
  • Goldwaser, A. M., (October 1983) “Silvia Plath and the Failure of Narcissistic Repair through Poetry," Reporter; Psychoanalytic Association of New York; By Martin A. Silverman, M.D.
  • Goldwaser, A. M., and Morales, M., (1977). “Report on Hysterical-Dissociative Manifestations with Epidemic Characteristics in a Small Jungle town," Annals of Forth-Peruvian Congress of Psychiatry, Lima Peru.
  • Dr. Goldwaser has been interviewed and quoted in the Editorial article of “Counselor", on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (12/01); in the Letter to the Editor, to “The American Psychoanalyst", concerning ethical and methodological distinctions between psychoanalytic explorations and forensic psychiatric studies, 12/02); in the feature article on the “CSN News", as a forensic expert in the detection of Malingering, (9/03); in the New Jersey "Home News Tribune" (3/04) on the subject of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; in "The San Francisco Examiner" (3/04), on Elder Abuse.
  • Dr. Goldwaser has participated in interviews by broadcast media (Radio Liberty, Europe, Radio Mitre, Radio Universidad and Radio America, in Argentina; and print media (The Record, New Jersey daily newspaper).
  • Dr. Goldwaser was interviewed by Terrance Lohr, Esq., of Voice America, in "The Docket", on the topic of Juvenile Violence and The Court System, (11/3/03) on KABC (Washington State) on the topic of Phobia (5/25/04), and on "The Oregonian" on the topic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. (5/31/04), and on the topic of Amnestic and Dissociative Disorders, on the Stuart News, Florida, (6/23/04), also on "Bulimia Nervosa", for 'Telemundo', (Ch. 47), on March 2005, and on "Sexual Predators - Pedophiles" for "A Current Affair", (Fox-Ch. 5), on 5/24, 2005; on June 15, 2005: for HITN-TV (Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network), on “Teenagers and Violence", in “Dialogue from Coast to Coast", with Malin Falu (hostess).
  • Dr. Goldwaser was interviewed by 'The Record', on "Danger: Teens with Explosives" by Robert Ivry, August 21, 2005.
  • He was also interviewed by Pawel Szaniawski, from the daily newspaper: "Zycie Warszawy" in Warsaw, Poland, about “Child Sexual Abuse," on September 9, 2005
  • Carolyn Susman, staff writer from “Palm Beach Post," based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced an article on: “Family plays key role against suicide", in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, on September 14, 2005.
  • November 8, 2005: for HITN-TV (Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network), on “Self-injurious Behavior in Adolescents", in “Dialogue from Coast to Coast", with Malin Falu (hostess).
  • Matt Kanner, staff writer from “Foster Daily Democrat," from New Hampshire, based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced an article on: “Experts weigh in on causes for recent rash of standoffs," related to suicides and attempts/gestures during the holiday season, on December 24, 2005.
  • Teresa Ann Boeckel, staff writer from “York Sunday News," from York, Pennsylvania, based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced an article on: "West York gropes for answers", about a teacher's suicide in the classroom; on February 19, 2006.
  • "PTSD and Iraq War Veterans;" videotaped interview by Megan Thompson and Crystal Fisher ; N.Y.U. School of Journalism, February 22, 2006.
  • March 30, 2006: for HITN-TV (Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network), on “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace", in “Dialogue from Coast to Coast", with Malin Falu (hostess); also with Mr. Rodolfo Antola, Human Rights Specialist, Office of Sexual Harassment Issues, State of New York, Executive Department, Division of Human Rights.
  • April 3, 2006; WFWB Radio News, interview with Paul Lowe about a recent event involving two children found dead by the Los Angeles police, being their father the main suspect, involved in a child custody dispute.
  • April 21, 2006, interviewed by hostess Jami Floyd, at "Best Defense - Court TV", 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., providing forensic psychiatric commentaries on "OH vs. Robinson" (Priest Accused of Nun Murder) and "OH vs. Halder" (murder trial - "College under Siege"); New York City.
  • Megan Scott, staff writer from the "Associated Press," based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced the article: “The Science of Drink: Does a drunken man speak the truth?" related to Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic statements while intoxicated with alcohol; August 3, 2006.
  • Dr. Goldwaser has participated in interviews by broadcast media from Radio Universidad (AM 580 - by Mario Perciavalle) ; Radio Mitre (AM 810 - by Jorge Martinez), from Córdoba, Argentina; and also from Radio Concepto (AM 1050 - by Rodo Herrera) and Radio America (AM 1190 - Martín Vitton) from Buenos Aires, Argentina . At four different times, Dr. Goldwaser was asked to provide comments concerning psychological aspects and chronic effects of victimization and terrorism. September 11, 2006.
  • October 2, 2006; WPR.ORG (Wisconsin Public Radio), interview with Peter Donalds of the Radio Program: "At Issue", about School Violence.
  • Dr. Goldwaser has been interviewed and quoted in the feature article "¿Dónde está papi? Como lidiar con los padres ausentes"; by reporter Olga Acosta. This article appeared in the Vol 17, Dec 2006/Jan 2007 issue of "Ser Padres."
  • Dr. Goldwaser has participated in an interview with Russ Mitchell (CBS-TV News), and provided comments concerning psychological aspects and chronic effects of Child Abduction, victimization and child sexual and physical abuse. January 14, 2007; New York, New York.
  • Dr. Goldwaser has been interviewed and quoted in the feature article "Death down below: Subway deaths not uncommon"; by reporter Chuck Bennett, "AM New York", staff writer. This article appeared in the Issue 010, Vol 5, Copyright 2007, Newsday Inc. January 16, 2007.
  • January 30, 2007: for HITN-TV (Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network), on “Common Conflicts Between Parents and their Adolescent Children", in “Dialogue from Coast to Coast", with Malin Falu (hostess).
  • Katherine Stech, staff writer from “The Post and Courier", from Charleston, South Carolina, based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced an article on: "Amnesia" in connection with charges of ‘white collar’ crime; on April 6, 2007.
  • Jessica Johnson, staff writer from “The Post and Courier", from Charleston, South Carolina, based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced an article on: "Amnesia" in connection with charges of ‘white collar’ crime; on April 17, 2007.
  • Dr. Goldwaser has been interviewed by the program hostess, journalist and former first lady of Jamaica: Beverley Anderson Manley at (HOT 102 FM Radio Station) "Today Show" and provided comments concerning "Stress Management"; on July 16, 2007.
  • Dr. Goldwaser has been interviewed and quoted in the feature article “When the problem is Munchausen’s: A young woman seeks treatment for one condition but won’t accept help for a different diagnosis”; by reporter Dr. Sandeep Jauhar from ‘The Los Angeles Times’, Los Angeles, California; on April 14, 2008.
  • Jonathan Saltzman, staff writer from “The Boston Globe”, based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced an article on: "Finding words at last for an unspeakable loss – Parents of two dead children seek to prevent repeat tragedy"; related to the mentally ill and the responsibilities of psychiatrists and law enforcement officials; December 7, 2008.
  • Joseph Mandak, staff writer from “The Associated Press-Pittsburgh”, based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced an article on: "Bullied into Anorexia"; related to a mother that started legal action based on the claim that Pittsburgh school bullies her daughter into anorexia with remarks about her weight. August 19, 2009.
  • Martin Sasone, staff writer from “Clarin”, Buenos Aires, Argentina daily newspaper, based on an interview with Dr. Goldwaser, produced an article on “Sex Offenders Risk of Recidivism.” September 21, 2009.
  • Crisitna Atzpeolea, staff writer from “La Voz” daily newspaper from Cordoba, Argentina, produced an article titled “In the US, treatment of sex offender could be for life.” October 1, 2009.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

  • American Psychiatric Association; General Member
  • American Psychoanalytic association; Active Member
  • American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law; Regular Member
  • Psychoanalytic Association of New York; Regular Member
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Associate Member, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Section
  • New Jersey Psychoanalytic Society; Regular Member
  • American College of Forensic Examiners, Active Member
  • International Psychoanalytic Association; Associate Member
  • New York University - Bellevue Psychiatric Society; General Member
  • Bergen County Medical Society; General Member
  • American College of Physicians; General Member
  • American College of Forensic Examiners; Active Member
  • American Society of Hispanic Psychiatrists; Active Member
  • New Jersey Medical Society; General Member
  • Argentinian-American Medical Society; General Member
  • American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children: General Member
  • American Bar Association: Associate Member, Health Law Section, Familty Law Section

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