EDUCATION Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research  New York, New York September 1998-January 2007 M.D., New York Medical College Valhalla, New York September 1988-June 1992 B.A., Barnard College, Columbia University New York, New York Major: Psychology September 1981-June 1985 RESIDENCY / FELLOWSHIP Adult Psychiatry Internship and Residency New York Presbyterian Hospital-New York State Psychiatric Institute College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University June 1992-June 1995 Child Psychiatry Fellowship New York Presbyterian Hospital-New York State Psychiatric Institute College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University June 1995-June 1997 BOARD CERTIFICATIONS Diplomate in Psychiatry (5/97) #43834 Diplomate in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (10/98) #4538 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons: Instructor in Clinical Psychiatry (1997-present) New York Presbyterian Hospital: Assistant Attending Psychiatrist (1998-present) HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS Clinical Director of the Children’s Day Unit, New York State Psychiatric Institute (July, 1997-August, 1999) Directed clinical management and implemented research protocols for psychotic and affectively ill children and adolescents enrolled in a school-based day program. Research Psychiatrist, New York State Psychiatric Institute (July 1997-August 1999) Conducted psychiatric evaluations and provided clinical care for children enrolled in a pharmacological treatment study of anxiety disorders.