UPDATES
New Modality in Center for Brief Therapy PCOM’s Center for Brief Therapy (CBT) has added neuropsychological assessment services to its offerings. Spearheaded by Donald P. Masey, PsyD, clinical associate professor, clinical PsyD, the addition provides an opportunity for expanded services and additional training and research options for students. The expansion also increases opportunities for cross-discipline collaboration between medical services and basic sciences. “I see people with a range of issues that often include central nervous disorders, poorly controlled medical conditions that impact on cognition and emotion, complex learning disabilities and comorbid mental health issues such as ADHD or bipolar disorder,” explains Dr. Masey. A neuropsychological evaluation is much more than a ‘cognitive blood test.’ It’s truly an osteopathic approach as we adopt a whole person perspective with this specialty diagnostic service.” Michael Heptig (PsyD), is spending time in the CBT with Dr. Masey to learn the evaluation and report writing skills that will serve him in his profession. “I’m getting great experience not only with neuropsychology batteries and writeups, but I’m learning about the business side of having a psychology practice as well.” Currently, the CBT is receiving referrals for neuropsychology assessments from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Members of the PCOM community may make referrals through the OVR. In addition, credentialing with Medicare and commercial insurance plans is being pursued.
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Leading the Way
Mr. Chaiken accepts the President’s Leadership Award from PCOM President and CEO Matthew Schure, PhD.
Gene Chaiken, LLD (Hon.), received the 2013 President’s Leadership Award for his support of PCOM at the President’s Recognition Reception on October 15. Mr. Chaiken served on the College’s Board of Trustees for 23 years, including 22 years as board vice chairman. In this capacity he was instrumental in helping PCOM reach new levels of excellence. Mr. Chaiken is dedicated to serving the community and has volunteered his time and leadership to fulfill many philanthropic roles in the Philadelphia region. In addition to his work at PCOM, he was a member of the board of trustees at the Pennsylvania State University, and he currently serves on the university’s Leadership Gifts Committee. He has also held professional memberships and leadership positions on behalf of Bell Microproducts, Inc., the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Big Brother Association, to name just a few. Also recognized at the reception were Bernard Bernacki, DO ’81, and Mary Bernacki; James H. Black, DO ’62; Craig Danshaw, DO ’84; Suzanne Kelley, DO ’77; and Donald Tilton, DO ’69, who were inducted into the 1899 Society, which recognizes donors who have reached the cumulative giving level of $50,000 or more.
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