ROSIE E. CURIEL, PSY.D. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences EDUCATION 2005-2009 Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology Major: Neuropsychology Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida APA Accredited Program 2003-2005 Master of Science in Psychology Carlos Albizu University, Miami, Florida APA Accredited Program 1999-2003 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Florida International University, Miami, Florida ACADEMIC POSITIONS 2012-Present 2011-Present Faculty, Center on Aging Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Neuropsychology Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ACADEMIC TRAINING 2010-2011 Post-doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences APPCN Affiliated Program Supervisors: David A. Loewenstein, Ph.D., ABPP-CN Rene Hernandez-Cardenache, Psy.D. 2009-2010 Post-doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology Geriatric Neuropsychology Track United States Department of Veteran Affairs, Miami VAHS APA Accredited Program Supervisors: Carlton Gass, Ph.D., ABAP Alison Donnell, Ph.D., ABPP-CN Curiel 1
2008-2009 Chief Intern, Clinical Psychology Internship Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation Psychology and Behavioral Medicine APA and APPIC Accredited Internship Site University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center Supervisors: Katharine S. Westie, Ph.D., ABPP Mario Olavarria, Psy.D. Suzan Tanner-Woodward, Psy.D. 2007-2008 Neuropsychology Externship Department of Ortho/Neuro Rehabilitation University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center ` Supervisor: Michele Quiroga, Ph.D. 2005-2006 Clinical Psychology Externship Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Miami Children s Hospital Supervisors: Gilda Moreno, Psy.D. Silvia Sommers, Psy.D. H. Michael Puhn, Ph.D. 2004-2005 Clinical Psychology Externship Outpatient Mental Health Services Goodman Psychological Services Center CLINICAL AND SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Clinical Neuropsychology Outpatient neuropsychological evaluations of individuals with suspected brain dysfunction due to diseases of the central nervous system including traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accidents, neurodegenerative disease processes or impact on the brain as a result of chronic medical illnesses and/or their treatment Inpatient neuropsychological screening of patients with suspected brain dysfunction Outpatient neuropsychological screenings for Epilepsy Center of Excellence Outpatient neuropsychological screenings for primary stroke clinic Supervision of neuropsychology fellows, interns and externs on appropriate test selection, standardized administration, scoring and report-writing skills Geriatric Neuropsychology Inpatient neuropsychology consultation service for Jackson Memorial Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Unit Supervisor of neuropsychological assessment for the UM Memory Disorders Clinic Neuropsychologist for the UM Alzheimer s Disease Clinical Center initiative Faculty, Psychiatry & Neurology Memory Disorders Consensus Conferences Faculty, Genetics, Psychiatry & Neurology Alzheimer s Disease Consensus Conference Child & Adolescent Neuropsychology Outpatient neuropsychological evaluation of children with traumatic brain injury, intellectual and learning disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Curiel 2
Behavioral Medicine Experienced with inpatient individual and family behavioral health interventions and psychotherapy with patients in six patient care units including the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Level-1 Trauma Center Intensive Care, acute care spinal cord injury units, oncology and poly- trauma Capacity evaluations for all aspects of decision making and involvement in patient care Palliative care and end of life planning for patients and families enduring terminal illness Establishing communication systems between aphasic or intubated patients and hospital staff and caregivers Pain management following medical treatments for surgery, chemotherapy, amputation, or burn Interfacing with interdisciplinary teams in patient care rounds Assisted with the successful implementation and management a behavioral prevention program on a neurosurgical acute care unit that required a multifaceted approach to education and compliance on behalf of nursing staff, physical and occupational therapists, patients and families Rehabilitation Psychology Psychotherapy with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) population during acute, post-acute and rehabilitation phases assisting individuals adapting to SCI effectively reintegrate into their lives and the community Individual and family behavioral health interventions including cognitive-behavioral pain management and guided imagery with patients of various ages and diagnosis Multi-disciplinary team member providing comprehensive treatment planning, prevention and behavioral management of individuals enduring rehabilitation for traumatic incidents or post-surgical procedures related to chronic medical illness Responsible for working with multidisciplinary team members to provide collaborative treatment plans enhancing effective adjustment to rehabilitation and physical limitations Provide assistance to therapists by conducting co-treatments when necessary to address issues of motivation, pain and pre-morbid psychiatric or neurocognitive conditions, using a milieu approach Provide modifications on a physical rehabilitation unit for patients benefiting from a neurorehabilitative treatment milieu including safety issues, communication systems and family support and psychoeducation. Weekly inpatient group psychotherapy and psychoeducation sessions Responsible for moderating a family support group for patients recovering from spinal cord injury, amputation, and multiple traumas Former Co-Facilitator for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Spanish Support Group Child & Adolescent Psychology Inpatient and outpatient individual, family and group psychotherapy primarily using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model and Family Systems approach Psychoeducational Assessment of children with suspected intellectual, academic or emotional dysfunction Attending psychologist moderating Social Skills Training groups for children and adolescents Designed and implemented a successful depression/anxiety treatment group for adolescents Attended weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings Specialized family therapy seminars Curiel 3
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2011-present Associate Teaching Faculty Pre-Doctoral Externship & Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in Neuropsychology, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2012-present Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Neuropsychology Course: Functional Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists APPCN-Affiliated Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program in Neuropsychology, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2010-2011 Supervising Post-Doctoral Fellow Pre-Doctoral Externship Program in Neuropsychology, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 2009-2011 Adjunct Professor, Neuropsychology Concentration Courses: Functional Neuroanatomy Neuropsychological Assessment Advanced Neuropsychology APA Accredited Doctorate in Psychology Program Carlos Albizu University 2006-2008 Adjunct Professor Courses: Introduction to Psychology Psychology of Personal Effectiveness Miami Dade College Other Teaching Experience Facilitate academic forums for intern training including research colloquium and case conference according to the scientist-practitioner model of training Participate in and conduct specialized didactic trainings and Continuing Education forums in the neurosciences including functional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, clinical neurology, clinical neuropsychological assessment, and psychopathology Participation in specialized trainings in evidenced-based psychotherapies Curiel 4
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Duara, R., Loewenstein, D.A., Shen, Q., Barker, W., Varon, D., Greig, M.T., Curiel, R.E., Agron, J., Potter, H. (In press). Volumetric and Visual Ratings of Medical Temporal Atrophy in AD and MCI: Comparison of Age-specific Cut-offs. Frontiers in Neuroscience Curiel, R.E., Crocco, E.A., Levin, B., Czaja, S.J., Wahlestedt, C., Wright, C., and Loewenstein, D.A. (2013). Deficits in Proactive and Retroactive Interference as Early Features of Alzheimer s Disease. Poster presented at the Alzheimer s Association International Conference, Boston, MA. Crocco, E., Curiel, R.E., Acevedo, A., Czaja, S., Loewenstein, D.A. (2013). An evaluation of semantic cueing deficits in early stages of Alzheimer s dementia. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Curiel, R.E., Crocco, E., Acevedo, A., Loewenstein, D.A., (2013) Validation of a New Scale for the Evaluation of Proactive and Retroactive Interference in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Alzheimer s Disease. Journal of Aging Science. Loewenstein, D.A., Schinka, J., Marsiske, M., Curiel, R.E., Cohen, R., Greig, M., Varon, D. et al. (submitted). Influence of Age, Gender, Ethnicity and Literacy on Performance of Memory Measures. Archives of Neuropsychology. Brescian, N.E, Curiel, R.E., Gass, C.S. (In press). A Patient with agenesis of the Corpus Callosum with Minimal Associated Neuropsychological Impairment. Neurocase Hernandez Cardenache, R, Burguera, L., Acevedo, A., Curiel, R.E. and Loewenstein, D.A. (2013). The Utility of Prospective Memory in the Assessment of Amnestic and Non-Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). International Journal of Alzheimer s Disease Curiel, R.E., Hernandez-Cardenache, R., Giraldo, N., Rosado, M., Restrepo, L, Raffo, A., Santos, J., Lavado, M. and Mota, N. (In press). A Compendium of neuropsychological tests for Hispanics in the U.S. In Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology. Hernandez-Cardenache, R.¹, Curiel, R.E.¹, Raffo, A. 2, Kitaigorodsky, M. 2, Burguera, L.,¹ (In press). Current Trends In Neuropsychological Assessment with Hispanics. In Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology. Gass, C.S., and Curiel, R.E. (2011). Test anxiety in relation to measures of cognitive and intellectual performance. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. Curiel, R.E. and Garcia, A.J. (2009). O.N.E. for Youth: Utilizing a Positive Youth Development Approach for the promotion of emotional intelligence. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Carlos Albizu University. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE & RESEARCH FUNDING 2012-present Co-Investigator FDA-approved Phase 1 clinical trial: The Safety of Autologous Human Schwann Cell Transplantation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Partial salary support is provided to develop protocols for optimal informed consent and develop evidenced-based methodologies to ensure best practices to obtain informed consent for catastrophically injured individuals who are considering entering into a cell-based clinical trial. Curiel 5
2012-present Center on Aging Memory Disorders Clinic Funded by State of Florida Memory Disorders Clinic devoting 30% time to clinical services, teaching, research and supervision. 2004-2005 Research Coordinator/Trainer Center on Aging and Disabilities: Take a Closer Look Project Research laws and established programs to contribute to the Take a Closer Look Project; a comprehensive educational program that will increase the awareness and response of justice professionals to elders and individuals with disabilities who are victims of abuse and domestic violence Work with professionals in the community including advocates, guardian ad litems, social service agencies and attorneys to collaborate on effective strategies and resources Member of the Victim s Services Center of Miami Dade County Designed and presented four hour interactive seminars to Miami Dade County court professionals Funded by the United States Department of Justice Grant Number 2002-EW-BX-0003 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2006-2008 Outpatient Therapist, Department of Psychiatry Miami Children s Hospital Individual, Family and Group therapy Psychological Assessments/Neuropsychological assessments to provide diagnostic clarity including diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, various mood disorders, psychotic disorders and developmental disorders Responsible for providing timely reports and feedback to referring professionals, schools, and families that include functional recommendations for early success Multi-family group therapy, Intensive Outpatient Program Community outreach for suicide prevention in youth Supervisor: Janet P. Rosen, Psy.D. 2001-2003 Unit Operations Coordinator, Mental Health Hospital Center Palmetto General Hospital Operational management of adult and geriatric 40-bed psychiatric patient care units Intake assessments and mental healthcare authorizations from insurance providers Biopsychosocial assessments and case management/discharge planning Assist in coordinating therapeutic program schedules for patient care units Physician liaison supporting thirteen medical staff members including the Chief of Psychiatry Preparation and monitoring for audits from state and federal regulatory agencies Supervisor: Cheryl Starr, RN, MBA Curiel 6
CERTIFICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS 2011 Translational Research Bootcamp University of Miami 2011 Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing EMDR International Association Basic Training (60 CE hours) 2010 Contemplative End of Life Care (60 CE hours) Upaya Zen Center 2011 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation American Heart Association 2008-2009 Non-violent Crisis Intervention Crisis Prevention Institute 2008 Clinical Hypnosis Basic Training Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Academy of Neuropsychology, member Hispanic Neuropsychology Society, member American Psychological Association, member Florida Society of Clinical Hypnosis, member LANGUAGES Spanish (fluent) Experienced with psychotherapy conducted in Spanish Experienced with neuropsychological testing conducted in Spanish Curiel 7