Dawn M. Schiehser
Dawn M. Schiehser
Credentials:
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Ph.D.
Current Position(s):
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Research Health Scientist, VASDHS
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Associate Professor of Psychiatry, UCSD
Personal Statement:
Dr. Schiehser is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry within the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine, a Research Health Scientist within the VA San Diego, and a California-licensed neuropsychologist. Dr. Schiehser’s research program centers on neuropsychological functioning, cognitive rehabilitation, and neuroimaging of individuals with neurotraumatic (i.e., TBI) and/or neurodegenerative disorders (i.e., Parkinson’s disease).
Professional History:
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1996-1997 Clinician, Child Abuse and Neglect./Youth Authority of Ventura County
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1997-1999 Social Worker, Department of Children and Family Services, Los Angeles, CA
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1997-1999 Research Assistant, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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1999-2001 Clinical Neuropsychology Extern, Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS
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1999-2001 Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
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2001-2003 Graduate Research Asst, U. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine / Drexel U., Philadelphia, PA
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2002 Clinical Neuropsychology Extern, Practice of Child and Adult Neuropsychology, Bryn Mawr, PA
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2002-2003 Clinical Neuropsychology Extern, Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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2003-2004 Clinical Neuropsychology Intern, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
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2004-2008 Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuropsychology, UCSD, San Diego, CA
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2008-present Clinical Research Neuropsychologist, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System
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2009-2011 Assistant Project Scientist, Dept. of Psychiatry, UCSD, San Diego, CA
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2011-2017 Assistant Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UCSD, San Diego, CA
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2013-present Faculty Member and NP-track Selection Committee Co-Chair (2014-2016), San Diego State
University and UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego, CA -
2017-present Associate Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UCSD, San Diego, CA
Education:
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Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology / Neuropsychology
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