Curriculum Vitae
RAUL E LOPEZ, MD
Credential summarry
PMB 123,
405 Ave. Esmeralda
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969
Cel.787-397-1599
FAX(787) 272-5104
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST
OVERVIEW
Licensed Medical Doctor, experienced in psychiatric practice that includes the treatment and follow-up of patients with organic and functional disorders utilizing the biopsicosocial model. Main interest in the integration of psychiatry and the law and its effect in relation to ethnic upbringing. An effective communicator in both English and Spanish. Extensive experience in court/legal evaluation and expert testimony.
EDUCATION
Detection of malingered mental Illness
Philip Resnick
Course, Capitol Hilton Hotel , Washington
American Board of Independent Medical Evaluators
Advance Topics Course
Orlando Florida 1998
American Board of Independent Medical Evaluators
Basics in Independent Medical Evaluation
Orlando Florida 1998
Forensic Review Course
Boston Massachusetts
1997
Correctional and Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
GAUGHAM FELLOWSHIP, HARVARD UNIVERSITY,
Boston MA
1994-1995
General Psychiatry Residency
PUERTO RICO INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY,
Rio Piedras PR
1991-1999 Rotating internship
Fajardo General Hospital, Fajardo PR
1989-90
Medical School
AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF GUADALAJARA,Gdl,Mex
Physician Surgeon Degree,
Jan,1985‑Dec,1988
Undergraduate
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO,RIO PIEDRAS
BA,Premedical Degree, 1980‑1984
CONTINUOUS EDUCATION
1991- Neurology Undertakings, Scheering 1991‑Treatment of infected HIV patients 1991‑Workshop of management and counseling of patients with sexually transmitted diseases
1992- The interface of HIV and mental disease
1993- Practical approaches to the suicidal patient 1993‑Liability prevention for the clinician Thomas G. Gutheil
1993- Borderline Personality; Diagnosis and treatment, Otto Kernberg
1994- Advanced Interviewing Techniques
1995- Psychiatric Expert Witness Philip Resnic
1999- Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder
1999- Clinical detection of malingerin
2000- Evaluation of Trauma Victims
2001- Expert witness Refreshing Course
2002- Froensic Update -Newport Beach California
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Training among Psychiatric Expert witness and its effect in our criminal law
Pitfalls in the Forensic evaluation of Hispanic patients Cross Cultural Study on Sex Among Supervisors an Supervises
Cultural variants in aggression patterns among psychotic patients
Proposed: Variants influencing the development of mental illness in the occupational setting
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
Ponce Medical School,
Psychiatric Residency
Associate Professor in Forensic Psychiatry
National Alliance For The Mentally Ill
Lecturer
Correctional Health Program of Puerto Rico:
Continuous Medical Education Coordinator and Lecturer
Autonomous University of Guadalajara:
Visiting Professor on Forensic Psychiatry
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Psychiatric Residency Veterans Administration Hospital
Lecturer on Forensic Psychiatry
Corrections department training academy
Lecturer in Non Violent Crisis intervention
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Chief Lecturer in Prime MD Series
Eli Lili Pharmaceutical
Advisory Board Member
Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals
Lecturer
Hewlett Packard Human Resources
Lecturer
Administration of Mental Health and Addiction Services Puerto Rico
President pharmacy and therapy committe
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BOARDS & LICENSE
*Puerto Rico State Boards, Passed Section
- 1988
- 1989
- 1990
*Federal and Commonwealth Narcotic Licenses
*Permanent and unrestricted License to practice
Medicine Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
*Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)
AFFILIATIONS
*American Psychiatric Association.
*Pharmacy and Therapy Committee, Puerto Rico State
Psychiatric Hospital,1991‑1994 *Puerto Rico Medical Association, active member
*Phy Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity
*American Academy of Psychiatry and Law
*National Commission for Correctional Health Care
*Pharmacy and Therapy committee, Correction Program
*Medical Records committee, Correctional Health Program
*Puerto Rico College of Physicians and Surgeons
*Pharmacy and Therapy Committee Comprehensive Behavioral Care
*Total Quality Chair Comprehensive Behavioral Care
EXPERIENCE
2001-current
SIMED
Consultant
2001-2002
Medical Director
State Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
2000-current
Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI)
Consultant
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1999-current
Department of Education
Consultant
1999-2001
Medicare
Psychiatric Consultant
1999 - current
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Independent Medical Evaluator
1998-current
Department of Family Affairs
Psychiatric Consultant
1997-current
Department of Justice Puerto Rico
Designated Psychiatric Forensic Examiner
1999-current
MARTINEZ TEXIDOR & FUSTE Law offices
Consultant
1997-1998
Comprehensive Behavioral Care
Medical Director
1997-current
Medical Card System
Independent Evaluator
1996-current
2000- current
Seguros de Vida SSS
Forensic Consultant
Occupational Psychiatry
1999-current
Department of Education
Forensic Psychiatry Consultant
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1998-current
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
Faculty
1995-current
1997-1999
Social Security Administration
Disability Determination Program
Independent Evaluator
1995-1997
Puerto Rico Correctional Health Program
San Juan, Puerto Rico
DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
1994-current
Private Practice, Guaynabo PR, Vieques PR,
1994-1995
Massacusetts General Hospital
Psychiatric Consultant
1994-1995 BRIDGEWATER STATE HOSPITAL
Bridgewater Correctional Complex, Bridgewater MA
STAFF PSYCHIATRIST
1990-1991 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, San Juan
El Zarzal Correctional Facility,Rio Grande PR
Medical Director
1989-1990 PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, San Juan PR
Adolescent Health Care Program
Counseling Physician
Credential Summary Note:
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AWARDS
DISTINGUISHED PGY II RESIDENT YEAR 1993
QUALITY AWARD IN CORRECTIONAL HEALTH 1996
DISTINGUISHED GUEST LECTURER
Physiatry Chapter Puerto Rico Medical Association
DOMINICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
Guest Lecturer
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Credential Summary Note:
This document is of an informative nature and does not necessarily Imply that the party holding it has retained my services
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