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DAVID FREDRIC ZAKIN, Ph.D. , Q.M.E. PSY10427
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
1986 Ph.D. University of Michigan
Clinical Psychology
1982 M.A. Ohio State University Clinical Child Psychology
1979 B.A. Dartmouth College
Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Specialist in treatment of victims of trauma. Patients treated include victims of rape, gunshot,robbery, drowning, earthquakes, physical assault, explosions, and life-threatening accidents. Dutiesalso involve conducting Workers' Compensation evaluations and evaluations in civil litigationmatters, including personal injury and employment litigation.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry: UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
1991 - 1993 Director of Treatment Barrington Psychiatric Center
1987 - 1991 Psychologist Barrington Psychiatric Center
1989 - 1991 Staff Psychologist Harbor View Adolescent Center
1986 - 1987 Post-Doctoral Fellow Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
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1983 - 1986 Clinical Psychology Intern University of Michigan Counseling Services
1980 - 1981 Clinical Child Psychology Intern Columbus Children's Hospital
RESEARCH AND TEACHING POSITIONS
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute
Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology California School of Professional Psychology
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology Fuller Theological Seminary
Research Assistant Dorsey Press
Introductory Psychology Instructor
1989-2006
1993-1994
1986-1987
1983-1985
1982-1986
1981-1982 Research Assistant Adolescent Development Research Program (NIMH Grant RO1 MH-30739)
1980-1981 Graduate Teaching Assistant Ohio State University
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS/AWARDS
Licensed Psychologist, State of California (PSY10427)
American Psychological Association
California Psychological Association
Los Angeles County Psychological Association American Board ofForensic Examiners
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Ohio State University Presidential
Fellowship University of Michigan
Rackham Fellowship
TRAINING SEMINARS PROVIDED
The diagnosis and treatment of Bulimia. Verdugo Community Mental Health Center, July 1993.
A psychodynamic understanding of the etiology and treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.Verdugo Community Mental Health Center, March 1993.
The diagnosis and treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder:
Industrial Indemnity, May 1993.
California Compensation Insurance Company, March 1993.
Hartford Insurance, February 1993.
Maryland Casualty Company, March 1992.
Keenan and Associates, September 1991.
The treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Verdugo Community Mental Health Center, April1992.
The treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in victims of the San Francisco earthquake. SanFrancisco, October 1989.
The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of Bulimia. Santa Monica College, May 1988.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Blyth, D., Simmons, R., and Zakin, D. (1986). Satisfaction with body image for early adolescentfemales: The impact of pubertal timing within different school environments. Journal of Youth andAdolescence, 14, 207-225.
Hatcher, S., Helfand, D., and Zakin, D. (1986). Following the trail of the focus in time-limitedpsychotherapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. 23, 513-520.
Zakin, D. (1982). Personality characteristics and friendship in children: An investigation into therelative potency of the physical attractiveness variable. Master's thesis, Ohio State University.
Zakin, D. (1983). Peer preference among children and adolescents. Paper presented at theMichigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters. Annual Convention.
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Zakin, D. (1985). Physical attractiveness, sociability, athletic ability and children's preference fortheir peers. The Journal of Psychology. 115, 117-122.
Zakin, D. (1985). The psychological concomitants of aesthetic plastic surgery: A theoreticalunderstanding of the relation between physical appearance and the body image.Unpublished preliminary manuscript.
Zakin, D., Blyth, D., and Simmons, R. (1984). Physical attractiveness as a mediator of theimpact of early pubertal changes for girls. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 13, 439-450.
Zakin, D., and Murray, R. (1982). The influence of physical maturity on early adolescents'adjustment to school transitions. Paper presented at the American Educational Research AssociationNational Convention, New York City.
Zakin, D., and Price, R. (1986). Personality disorders. Abnormal Psychology. Price, R. and Lynn,S., (Eds.). Dorsey Press: Homewood, Illinois.
Zakin, D. (1989). The body image in bulimia. The International Journal of Eating Disorders. 8,411-416.
Zakin, D. (1993). The law and the legislature: How CPA helps shape the present and future of yourpractice of psychology. Symposium Chair. California Psychological Association Convention,San Francisco.
Zakin, D. (1995). The assessment and objectification of psychiatric disability claims. InternationalClaims Association National Convention, San Diego.
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