Psychiatry

J. David Kinzie, M.D.

J. David Kinzie, M.D.

Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Torture Treatment Center of Oregon
Psychiatrist, Intercultural Psychiatric Program

Currently licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington

1959, BA (Mathematics magna cum laude), LaVerne College
1963, MD, University of Washington School of Medicine
1964, Rotating internship, Alameda County Hospital, Oakland, CA
1969, Residency in general psychiatry, University of Washington Integrated Program
1970, Fellow in transcultural psychiatry, University of Hawaii Integrated Program

Professional Experience:

1964-1965: General medical physician, CARE/MEDICO, Quang Ngai, Vietnam
1970-1971: Instructor in Psychiatry, University of Malaya
1971-1976: Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Hawaii SOM
1976-Present: Department of Psychiatry, OHSU

Research Interests:

1976-present: Approaches to the Indochinese Patient, Clinical and Treatment
Research on Aspects of PTSD on Refugees
Evaluation Techniques of PTSD
Evaluation of Surgical Trauma Patients
Evaluation of Treatments for Torture Survivors
Study of Cortisol and Glucocorticoid Receptor Binding in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Other Activities:
Book Reviewer, American Journal of Psychotherapy, Community Mental Health
Advisory Board and Consultant, Indochinese Health Care Projects
Sailing - Member, Rose City Yacht Club
Board of Directors, Chinese Social Service Center, 1983 to present

Awards and Honors:
Award for Meritorious Service, Mental Health Association of Oregon, 1983
Co-winner, APA Gold Achievement Award for the Indochinese Psychiatry, 1986
Teaching Award for Outstanding Service, OHSU, Department of Psychiatry
Residency Training Program, 1988
Certificate of Special Appreciation: Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services Division, State of Oregon, May 1990
American Psychiatric Association, Nancy C.A. Roeske, M.D. Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education, 1992
Included in 4th listing of Best Doctors in America

Organizations:
General Member, American Psychiatric Association, 1970
Fellow, American Psychiatric Association, 1977
Member, Association for Advancement of Psychotherapy
Fellow, American Association of Social Psychiatry
Member, Oregon Psychiatric Association
Member, Executive Council, American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training Programs, 1979-1981
Member, Steering Committee, Society for Study of Psychiatry and Culture
Fellowship Committee, Oregon Psychiatric Association, 1981 to present
Chairman, Fellowship Committee, Oregon Psychiatric Association, 1982-85
Fellow, American Association of Social Psychiatry
Member, Physicians for Social Responsibility
Member, Medical Board, University Hospital 1982-1985
Member, Medical Record Committee, 1982-1986
Executive Committee, Department of Psychiatry, 1981 to present
Search Committee Membership, OHSU, Director of Nursing, Director of
Social Work, Director of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Biological Psychiatrists
Member, American Psychiatric Association, Task Force on Psychiatric Aspects of Violence, 1997
Member, National Institute of Mental Health, Task Force on Torture and Extreme Trauma, 1997

Certifications:
Diplomate, American Boards of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), 1973
Examiner, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1983-1986
Associate Examiner, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1987 to present

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