Clifford M. Singer, M.D.

Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic, OHSU
Attending Physician, Aging & Dementia Clinic, Department
of Neurology, OHSU
Assistant Medical Director, Sleep & Mood Disorders
Laboratory, OHSU
Medical Director, Oregon Geriatric Education Center

1976, BS (Summa cum laude), Fairleigh Dichinson University
1980, MD, University of Florida College of Medicine
1978-84, Psychiatry Residency, OHSU
1984-86, Geriatric Fellowship, Portland VA Medical Center
1987-87, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pfizer-American Geriatric Society
1986, Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
1991, Diplomate in Geriatric Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Clinical and Scholarly Interests:

Dr. Singer has held joint faculty appointments in psychiatry and neurology at OHSU since 1988. He is best known for his research in melatonin and the sleep disorders of aging, but current research projects involve investigations of new medications to treat symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. His national media appearances have included ABC’s Good Morning America and National Public Radio’s Morning Edition speaking on aging and sleep. Dr. Singer was awarded the Oregon Gerontology Association’s Professional of the Year Award for 1993, and the State of Oregon Division of Mental Health’s Award of Excellence in 1997 for his contributions to the mental health of Oregonians. He is listed in the 1999-2000 Edition of Best Doctors in America and is the current President of the Oregon Geriatrics Society and Oregon Medical Directors’ Association.

Memberships:
Oregon Medical Director's Association, Founding President, 2000-2001
Oregon Geriatric Society, Founding President, 2000-2001
American Geriatric Society
American Medical Director's Association
Oregon Medical Association
Sleep Research Society
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry