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SCPS Presents Advocacy Training: The Importance of Grassroots Advocacy on the State and Federal Levels

Wednesday, March 18th - 7:00 PM in Pacific Palisades at the home of David Fogelson, M.D. (address will be provided upon RSVP)

This presentation will educate members on the importance of grassroots advocacy and how to effectively com - municate a message to your state and federal representatives. The presentation will also discuss ways to be involved in the advocacy process. Finally, members will learn about legislation in the California Legislature and on the federal level where members will be able to effectively communicate their position on these important is - sues.

Objectives: Learn the importance of grassroots advocacy and how to effectively communicate your message. Learn how to be involved in the advocacy process. Learn about legislation in the California Legislature and on Capitol Hill.

Space is Limited! Please RSVP to [email protected] For my clinical update this month, I have chosen to focus on the articles chosen by the editors of the American Journal, as their favorites of 2014 (see Am J Psych, December 2014, 1243-1247). Starting off is Robert Freed - man’s review of Rebecca Birnbaum’s postmortem study of frontal cortex from fetuses and comparing the find - ings in fetuses to individuals who died later in life. Dr. Birnbaum and her coauthors examined the expression of genes in this sample. The genes that had greater expression during fetal development were posited to be re - lated to neurodevelopment. The genes identified included several implicated in schizophrenia. These genes are known to be deleted in rare instances of schizophrenia. They are confined to small chromosomal regions not identified in genome wide association studies. This is confirmation that the earliest phases of neurodevel - opment are implicated in the etiology of schizophrenia. This discovery may lead the way to understanding the structural abnormalities underpinning schizophrenia which contribute to abnormal brain circuits that generate hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive disorganization. One day such discoveries will lead to radical new treatments.

David Lewis reviews the study by Guintivano, another postmortem study, this time of the brains of individuals who died by suicide. Guintivano’s research group found a genetic abnormality at the SKA2 marker in this group. This same genetic abnormality was associated with suicidal ideation in living subjects. SKA2 is known to regulate cortisol expression; suppression of cortisol expression was affected by this genetic variant suggest - ing that these individuals were more vulnerable to stress compared to individuals who do not possess this vari - ant gene. Combining measures of stress, anxiety, and SKA2 variation permitted prediction of suicidal ideation and attempt with 80% accuracy. While this genetic test is not considered ready for clinical use, we are tantaliz - ing close to being able to combine clinical measures with genetic tests to predict risk, allowing for better tar - geted interventions that will one day save lives.

Robert Michels highlighted an article by Colli and colleagues that empirically studied 203 clinicians’ responses to their patients’ personalities. This was aimed to be an empirical study of countertransference. They found that our countertransference is dictated by the patient’s personality. For example, when we treat a patient with histrionic personality disorder, we are engaged and engrossed by their outwardly charming and flamboyant na - 3 ture but typically are wary of being enticed by the patient into inappropriate self-disclosure. We learn from this study that the nature of our countertransference in a given therapy session teaches us about our patient’s per - sonality. This in turn may provide valuable tools for how to best match patient to therapist and for how to best select between various types of psychotherapy.

Susan Schultz selected the study by Lineweaver and colleagues that examined the impact that knowledge of apolipoprotein E4 allele status has on self-perception of memory skills and performance on memory tasks. The clever twist in this study is that all individuals in this study possessed the E4 risk factor for dementia but only half of them were informed of their status. The half who was informed of their status not only had poorer self-perception of their memory skills but also performed more poorly on cognitive testing. This suggests that self-knowledge of positive carrier status for a potentially damaging gene can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy of poorer performance. This suggests cognitive therapy strategies for enhancing performance as we age.

Enjoy the Super Bowl if you are a football fan! Enjoy the quiet of streets during the Super Bowl if you are not a fan! Until next month……

SCPS Announcements

Advocacy Training - March 18, 2015 at the home of David Fogelson, M.D. [email protected] to rsvp.

Installation and Awards Ceremony May 2, 2015 Le Merigot Spa and Beach Hotel, Santa Monica more details to follow.

Psychopharmacology Update 26 Audio (mp3) and syllabus available for purchase: http://www.socalpsych.org/recordings.html 4

** CANDIDATE STATEMENTS ** Deadlines for Nominations by Petition February 23, 2015 In this special section, the candidates nominated for your representation discuss their views. Please read the statements carefully before voting. Ballots will be transmitted on or around March 9, 2015.

Curley Bonds, M.D. President-elect

I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve as SCPS president. Serving as councilor for West LA over the past year has increased my awareness of the chal - lenges and opportunities facing our profession at the local, state, national and even global levels. I have served in other roles for SCPS including treasurer and councilor during prior terms. The APA and SCPS have connected me to countless colleagues, professional opportunities and mentors over the years. I welcome the opportunity to give back to the organization as your leader.

When I joined the APA as a psychiatry resident at UCLA I did not fully appreciate the importance of our roles as patient advocates, policy experts and thought leaders. As SCPS president a primary focus of mine will be to ensure that our organization recruits and retains members to remain relevant and viable financially. My ex - perience as the medical director for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, a large community mental health cen - ter, has given me a front row seat to witness the changes accompanying healthcare reform. My experience as the Chair of Psychiatry at Charles Drew University following nearly 10 years as the director of consultation-li - aison psychiatry at the UCLA Medical Center helped me to develop the administrative tools necessary to net - work with colleagues from other specialties.

Former US Surgeon General David Satcher once said “Everyone in need must have access to high-quality, effective and affordable mental health services, ... Too often, our mental health problems are left to play them - selves out in the nation’s streets, homeless centers ... and prisons.” I hear his words as a call to action for SCPS. Having worked as a psychiatrist at the LA county jail I am aware of the many health disparities facing patients of color and those from underserved communities. I see SCPS as an important voice speaking out to ensure that the psychiatrists treating patients in safety net facilities have access to quality educational pro - gramming and professional support. As a psychiatrist with a part-time private practice, I also understand the challenges and restrictions on practice from private payors and outside regulatory agencies that can create bureaucratic chaos that our members need assistance to navigate.

Serving as SCPS president would be a true honor. I hope that I can count on your vote and your support. 5 Erick Cheung, M.D. Secretary

Seeing patients in psychiatric crises from all walks of life gives me a perspective on the functioning of our local system of mental health care. In my experiences as the medical director for the psychiatric emergency service at UCLA, and as a psy - chiatrist in community mental health organizations, I am acutely aware of the chal - lenges that patients face in accessing the appropriate mental health services that they need, when they need them: addiction treatment, psychotherapy, inpatient and partial hospitalization, and medications . The affordable care act has brought a breath of life to our healthcare system and our patients, and at the same time un - certainty. Now more than ever , we need SCPS and APA to advocate for better ac - cess, coverage for more comprehensive services, and decreased stigma.

As SCPS’s delegate and a County Commissioner for the Los Angeles Emergency Medical Services Agency, I am working towards better county-wide data on trends in mental health emergencies , and the development of policies that may optimize the delivery of services to our patients.

Maintaining the welfare and membership of SCPS depends greatly on adding value for its members . We can achieve this through enhanced communication and engagement between the SCPS and its members . I also believe that our organization has the duty to lead by example, which is why I championed and co-authored the SCPS policy on conflicts of interest in 2010. I have been a member of APA since 2003, and have served as MIT representative, ECP representative, West LA Councilor, Secretary, and Chair for the SCPS conflicts of interest committee. I respect and uphold the organization’s mission and would be honored to continue my service as secretary.

Arsalan Malik, M.D. Treasurer-elect

It’s an honor to be nominated for the position of Treasurer of the Southern California Psychiatric Society. Having already served a term as Early Career representative on the Council I learned a lot about the important work our organization does to up - hold the highest ethical and professional standards in our practice and protect the interests of the mentally ill in our community. This includes lobbying against destruc - tive influences like Prop 46 which was defeated partly due to the grassroots advo - cacy by organizations like SCPS. I would like to offer my services as Treasurer to help insure the financial wellbeing of SCPS so it can continue to serve colleagues and community alike. 6 Jamie Garcia, M.D. Early Career Psychiatrist Representative

It is an honor to be nominated for the Early Career Psychiatrist Deputy Represen - tative position. The field of psychiatry in Southern California provides us with di - verse opportunities which makes finding one’s niche a key challenge newly trained psychiatrists will face. As we enter the field of psychiatry, we often struggle with career paths or how to formulate a career that exercises our strengths, shapes our career goals, and compliments our personal goals. In addition, maintaining a bal - ance between our careers and our personal life can be a challenge. It is my hope that as a representative for the SCPS, I will use my experience as an early career psychiatrist to provide representation and guidance for others facing similar dilemmas as they enter this phase in their career. It would be an honor and privilege to be elected SPCS Early Career Psychiatrist Deputy Representative.

Micah Hoffman, M.D. Early Career Psychiatrist Representative

It is an honor and privilege to be nominated for the position of Early Career Psychi - atrist Representative. Mentorship from more senior members of our community has played an immense role in both professional and personal development for myself and countless colleagues. As my post-graduate training at UCLA comes to a close in June, my hope is to be a support to fellow early career psychiatrists at SCPS and to continue to expand the mentorship role that SCPS has for all mem - bers, regardless of station in career or life.

Linda Do, D.O. Resident-Fellow Member Representative

I am honored to be nominated for the position of SCPS Resident/Fellow Member- in-training. As MIT representative I will address the interests of the youngest group of psychiatrists in SCPS. I completed my residency at Loma Linda University and I am currently a first year Child and Adolescent fellow at Harbor UCLA. Residency is a challenging time filled with anxiety over assuming new responsibilities and compartmentalizing our roles professionally and personally. Therefore I am in - vested in making resident wellness my platform for this upcoming year. SCPS has provided an excellent forum for my growth, connecting me with mentors and com - mittee involvement that promoted professional wellness and introspection. I am currently the chair of the Women’s committee which supports the personal and professional development of women psychiatrists through a variety of events. I have also been very active in the SCPS Art of Psychiatric Medicine which pro - vides an introspective platform for the creative growth and development of the artistic elements of being a psychiatrist and aims to build community within our profession and the community at large. I am excited about being given the opportunity to represent the residents and hope to bring in more members that could benefit from what SCPS has to offer. 7 Amandeep Jutla, M.D. Resident-Fellow Member Representative

I joined the Southern California Psychiatric Society in 2012, when I moved to Los Angeles to begin residency training. Since then Iʼve enjoyed its events and learned from its conferences. Iʼve read and appreciated its newsletter. I have, however, never meaningfully contributed to SCPS my - self, which is why Iʼm excited and honored to have been asked to run for Resident-Fellow Member representative.

I would love the opportunity, as representative, to communicate my enthusi - asm for SCPS to fellow trainees. It seems to me that medicine in general and psychiatry in particular is in a state of transition. Much is changing - the way health care is deliv - ered, for example, and the way psychiatric diagnoses are conceptualized. In this environment of in - stability and uncertainty, an organization such as SCPS is a valuable lodestar. Itʼs important, I think, for trainees to be aware of this. I thank you for your consideration.

Galya Rees, M.D. Resident-Fellow Member Representative

I am honored to be considered for a second term for the position of resident-fellow member (RFM) representative. Recent changes in mental health funding and the Affordable Care Act, statewide reduction in acute in-patient psychiatric beds, the DSM-V and ICD 10, and new resident work hour restrictions, have all contributed to ongoing changes in the practice of psychiatry and in resident training. While these developments offer an opportunity to increase patient access to mental health care, they also introduce ethical, legal, and practical challenges, as well as a degree of career uncertainty. As the current RFM representative, I have been working with the council to explore some of the issues that face our profession, while focusing on the specific concerns and needs of RFMs. I am in the process of restarting the RFM committee to better clarify the interests of this group and increase its involvement in SCPS activities. I hope to continue my work as the RFM representative and utilize the experience that I have gained during my first term. I am currently a third year resident at UCLA. Thank you for your consideration.

Ijeoma Ijeaku, M.D. Inland Region Councillor

I feel very excited about returning to the SCPS council. I have been involved in the APA/SCPS since the beginning of my residency training. I was elected MIT Repre - sentative few years back and afterward, I was offered the opportunity to serve in my current capacity as Inland Empire Region Councilor. I have been a member of the Women’s Committee since its inception. Through these avenues, I have grown tremendously in both personal and professional capacities.

I have been blessed with many benefits of being part of organized psychiatry and would like the opportunity to get some of my colleagues, especially the younger ones, involved.

As Psychiatry braces itself for integrative and collaborative medical care, I am excited about the prospects and look forward to with working with other council members in reaching greater heights. 8 Roderick Shaner, M.D. San Gabriel Region Councillor

I’m honored to be nominated as San Gabriel Valley/ELA Region Councilor. This is the region in which I trained (at USC) and now work (at LA County DMH HQ). As psychiatrists in this region, we see patients from a startling variety of cultures, so - cioeconomic groups and geographies, and we grapple daily with pressing issues in clinical practice, managed care, and public systems. Through SCPS, we use our shared knowledge and experience to shape important messages to legislators, ad - ministrators, other advocacy groups, and the entire community. In a time of health - care reform, this activity has never been more important.

I’ve have some experience as a Councilor, I deeply value the role of Council in bringing us together as col - leagues and friends, and in creating social and education activities that strengthen our bonds and better our community. I am particularly committed to ensuring that our professional concerns are clearly presented to administrative structures that shape many of the local conditions under which we practice. We must con - stantly monitor regulations controlling access to public and private facilities and services and community sup - port for our patients, and when necessary we must effectively weigh in. I’d very much appreciate the opportunity to serve as San Gabriel Valley/ELA Councilor.

Devin Stroman, M.D. Santa Barbara Region Councillor

My interest in becoming the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS) repre - sentative for Santa Barbara stems from my current work as an SCPS Resident/Fellow representative. Over the course of the past two years I have had the great fortune of working with and learning from my colleagues, while advocat - ing for patient care and our profession alike. In times of budgetary constraints, mental illness too frequently receives disproportionate cuts and requires the continued voice of an organization such as our own to fight for what is deserved. As a consult-liaison fellow, my interests include working to integrate mental health care to ensure adequate mental health service, regardless of socioeconomic status. As the Santa Barbara represen - tative I would strive to promote this cause and to continue to advocate for our esteemed profession and those individuals we serve.

Zeb Little, M.D. West Los Angeles Region Councillor

I am honored to serve in the capacity of West Los Angeles Councilor. As such, I will endeavor to promote the mission of the SCPS through efforts to increase ac - cess to mental health resources in the community and to encourage other West Los Angeles Psychiatrists to join us in professional development and advocacy efforts.

I believe one way to increase access to mental health information and resources is through collaboration with established community organizations. During my tenure, I would like to work with the SCPS on developing partnerships with these organizations in order to increase our understanding of perceived needs in the com - munity and to develop outreach programs tailored to the populations they serve.

I also am looking forward to working with the SCPS on opportunities for communication and collaboration with other professional organizations. Such efforts may include working with allied professions who are being 9 asked to play a more active role in delivering mental health care. By developing opportunities for dialogue and programs of mutual interest both within and outside the Psychiatric community, we can increase our member - ship’s understanding of topics important to our profession and the health of our patients. Thank you for the opportunity to play a larger role in this dynamic organization.

SCPS will again be running an electronic election. Ballots will be transmitted on or around March 9, 2015. Due Date will be April 6, 2015. Deadline to run by petition is February 23, 2015. Anyone wishing to vote by paper ballot may do so by contacting the SCPS office 310-815-3650 or [email protected] .

Candidate CVs will be available for viewing on the SCPS website. The link will be pro - vided with the ballot.

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LEADERS IN PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 10 The Attack on Charlie Hebdo by Sophie Duriez, M.D.

At our last Council Meeting, on January 8th, Dr. Fogelson inaugurated the Council by a minute of silence for the victims of the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo newsroom in Paris, France. Unfortunately, the attack had not yet ended.

It ended tragically on January 9th. Seventeen people were killed. In addition to the twelve victims in Charlie Hebdo's newsroom, five more people were murdered. Among the victims: Two women. A psychiatrist psycho - analyst in Charlie's newsroom, and later on, a police officer who tried to stop one of the killers before he ir - rupted into the Hyper Cacher grocery store where he killed four people.

I used to read Charlie Hebdo when I was living in Paris, that is seventeen years ago. Since its beginning, in 1970, using mainly cartoons and also articles, Charlie Hebdo freely points out with irreverence and taste (that many consider a "lack of taste") all dogmas, institutions and powers, may they be religious, political, financial, etc., always within the limits imposed by "Freedom of Expression.”

"Freedom of Expression" (1789) in France, the precursor of "Freedom of Speech" (1791) in the USA, excludes "hate speech,” just like in the USA.

Charlie Hebdo, a satirical magazine that called itself a "irresponsible paper,” makes a clear upfront statement. So, if people don't like Charlie Hebdo, no problem, they don't have to buy it.

Dr. Elsa Cayat, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst was a Charlie Hebdo by-weekly columnist for a few years with "Charlie's Couch.” Dr. Cayat was the only doctor and woman assassinated in the news room.

For more information on Dr. Cayat, please go to: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/doctor-elsa- cayat-psychoanalyst-who-wrote-for-charlie-hebdo-and-was-murdered-in-the-terrorist-attack-on-the-magazine- 9973719.html

Like in the USA, a practicing psychiatrist in France, can write in any paper of her/his choice but cannot promote "hate speech" in any way. Just like in the USA, promoting "hate speech" for a physician is not only unethical and inappropriate, but it is also forbidden by law.

We all have to acknowledge and respect the memory of a French colleague whose courage, intelligence, humor and combat against stupidity and rigorism, cost her, her life. All of our deep condolences go to her fam - ily.

For more accurate information regarding Charlie Hebdo's attack and the magazine itself, please watch this re - cent video of an exclusive interview with 'Charlie Hebdo' Cartoonist Luz, the surviving cartoonist behind the magazine’s controversial Prophet Muhammad covers. http://youtu.be/ebL1oCy6tgY

Thank you for your attention.

Sophie Duriez, M.D., APA Fellow, SCPS Treasurer and, former practicing Psychiatrist in France. Advertisement 11 12 Council Highlights January 8, 2015 Anita Red, M.D., Treasurer-elect

The meeting was called to order with quorum by Dr. Fogelson at 6:50 p.m.

Minutes from the December 2014 meeting were approved by council.

President’s Report (Dr. Fogelson): Discussion by American Psychiatric Association Presidential Candidates —Dr. Blinder was present to discuss his candidacy for APA president-elect. Drs. Oquendo and Reynolds were not able to attend. Onside Advocacy Training will be on March 18 th at Dr. Fogelson’s home. Dr. Stroman will contact Dr. Gary Tsai to get a screening copy and see if SCPS will sponsor the movie Voices

President Elect’s Report (Dr. Heather Silverman): Reported on upcoming events. The Psychopharmacology Update 26 that will be Saturday, January 31, 2015. To register or for more information, call Mindi Thelen at (310) 815-3650. The installation event will be May 2, 2015.

Membership Report (Dr. Malik): The following individuals were recommended for action: Pilar Abascal (Resident Fellow Member) Zoheir Kassem (General Member) Alan Mogos (Inactive Status) Current Membership is 977. A motion was made to accept the membership committee’s recommendations, seconded, and approved.

Treasurer’s Report (Dr. Duriez): A review of current financial status of the organization was presented. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the treasurer’s report.

Legislative Report (Drs. Reed, Soldinger, and Thurston): Psychologists’ efforst to have prescribing practices was dis - cussed. A motion was made to accept the legislative report, seconded, and approved.

Program Committee Report (Dr. Gales):

New Business (Dr. Fogelson): Dr. Shaner discussed the Board of Supervisors’ Motion to Consolidate DHS, DPH, and DMH. A motion was made to send a letter to all 5 Supervisors to request that the consolidation discussion includes input from psychiatry, seconded, and approved. Dr. Rees discussed the results of a resident and fellow survey. She pro - posed reactivating the resident and fellow committee of the SCPS. Dr. Fogelson appointed Dr. Rees as the chair. Dr. Duriez discussed Charlie Hebdo and the murders of the French journalists. She will write an article for the SCPS newslet - ter.

Old Business (Dr. Fogelson):

The meeting was adjourned by Dr. Fogelson at 9:03 p.m. 13

The SCPS Distinguished Fellowship and Awards Committee invite all Distinguished Fellows to nominate col- leages for Distinguished Fellowship. Candidates must be Board Certified and must excel in at least 5 of the following categories:

(1) Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the Royal College of Physicians and Sur- geons of Canada, the American Osteopathic Association or equivalent certifying board. Once Distinguished Fellow- ship status is attained, maintenance of certification is encouraged but not required. If certified by another Board, details of the certification standards and process should be submitted so that the Committee might evaluate the equivalence of that certification. Additional credit in this category may be earned through certification by other med - ical boards, sub-specialty boards, or psychoanalysis, or for a Ph.D. or Masters degree in a related field. Training without certification warrants no additional credit. Board certification in general psychiatry is worth four points if the Board is current. Re-certification is worth one point and if the Boards are expired, no points will be awarded for this category.

(2) Involvement in the work of the district branch, chapter, and state association activities. Since Distinguished Fellowship is an APA honor, participation in this category and/or category 3 is extremely impor- tant. Length and quality of service, as documented by the supporting letters, are taken into consideration. No credit is given for membership alone in the APA or district branch. Elected offices, committee work as a chair or member, newsletter work, website design/maintenance for the DB, political action committee oversight, or special projects at the district branch/chapter level are examples of activities earning credit in this category. Presentations at local meetings are usually considered under teaching activities.

(3) Involvement in other components and activities of APA. Involvement in the work of Area Councils, the Assembly or Board of Trustees counts toward credit here, as does holding elected office or a salaried APA position. Other examples of activities earning credit in this category are work on APA Councils, Committees, or Task Forces and service on the editorial boards of APA publications. Presentations at APA meetings are usually considered under teaching activities.

(4) Involvement in other medical and professional organizations. Activities in such organizations as the World Health Organization (WHO), World Psychiatric Association (WPA), American Medical Association (AMA), state and county medical societies and associations representing other med- ical specialties (e.g., pediatrics or neurology), or related professions (e.g., psychology, anthropology, sociology) are included in this group. Again, no credit is given for membership alone. Length and quality of service as documented by supporting letters, as well as positions held, determine credit given.

(5) Participation in non-compensated mental health and medical activities of social significance. Activities demonstrating the physician's social responsibility and humanitarian concerns, such as work with survivors of natural disasters, mental health patient advocacy groups (AMIs) or with AIDS service organizations, are included in this criterion. Nominees should specify the nature of their contributions and the time commitments made. For ex- ample, “Chaired Advocacy Coalition task force, which met every month for four hours over a five year period.” Letters from individuals (medical or non-medical) directly involved, specifically documenting the type, quality and length of in- volvement, are very helpful. The highest weight is given to service performed over a period of time, or on a short- term but intensive basis.

(6) Participation in non-medical, non-income-producing community activities. The Committee looks for significant contributions to the political, religious, charitable, artistic, educational, athletic or ethnic life of the community, i.e., contributions unrelated to medical income-producing activities. Mere membership in, or financial donation to, a community service organization earns no credit. Supporting letters detailing contribu - tions from persons directly involved with these activities are very important in documenting this category. Examples: serving as an officer in a church or synagogue; playing an instrument in a community orchestra or chairing the board of a local school PTA or charity.

(7) Clinical contributions. Letters attesting to and detailing exemplary skill, knowledge, diagnostic ability and therapeutic expertise are neces- sary. The Committee will recognize clinical distinction achieved in any of a spectrum of settings, but may take spe - cial note of work done in public service or underserved settings. Service on hospital committees and other medical administrative work may be listed here or under (8) below. 14

(8) Administrative contributions. In this category the Committee looks for advancement in administrative positions in institutional, community/public, or pri - vate settings, as well as the level of responsibility associated with the position(s). Intraspecialty administration as well as administration within broader mental health, medical or overarching venues count towards credit in this category. Re - sponsibilities documented should include such non-clinical activities as program development and oversight, committee work, budgeting, management of human and financial resources, strategic planning or policy formulation. Letters giving the specifics, as well as the quality of the nominee's achievements in this area are needed.

(9) Teaching contributions. Teaching in all settings is acceptable. In university settings, advancement in academic rank is taken into consideration, as is the extent and quality of teaching activities in other settings. There should be letters from faculty members, heads of departments or others familiar with the nominee's work. Teaching in non-institutional, non-professional settings should be supported by letters from individuals directly involved. As indicated above, presentations at scientific meetings should be included under this category.

(10) Scientific and scholarly publications. Books (other than privately published), book chapters and articles in journals earn credit in this category. Higher weight will be given to articles published in refereed and/or widely circulated journals and to lead authorship. No credit is given for unpublished research. Both number and quality of publications are considered in evaluating this category.

Please send nominations to: [email protected]

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