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Sheldon Benjamin MD

TitleProfessor Emeritus
InstitutionUMass Chan Medical School
DepartmentPsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
AddressUMass Chan Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester MA 01655
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    InstitutionT.H. Chan School of Medicine
    DepartmentNeurology

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    DepartmentNeuroNexus Institute

    InstitutionT.H. Chan School of Medicine
    DepartmentPsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences


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    University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesBSBiology
    University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesMD
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    2024The John F Sullivan Memorial Lectureship in Neuropsychiatry, UMass Chan Medical School
    2024Lifetime Service Award, American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training
    2023The Benjamin Liptzin Lectureship in Psychiatric Education, Baystate Medical Center
    2020The George Dyck Lectureship in Psychiatry, University of Kansas (Wichita)
    2019The Paul Barreira Award for excellence in psychiatric teaching (presented by PGY-4 class), UMass Chan Medical School
    2019The Jonathan Borus Lectureship in Psychiatric Education, Harvard Medical School Longwood Psychiatry Program
    2018The T Cook Smith Memorial Oration in the History of Medicine, The Innominate Society of Louisville KY
    2018The Gary J. Tucker MD Lifetime Achievement Award in Neuropsychiatry, American Neuropsychiatric Association
    2017The Alan Tasman Lectureship in Psychiatry, University of Louisville School of Medicine
    2016Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
    2016Fellow, American Academy of Neurology
    2016The Brophy Visiting Professorship in Psychiatry, University of California at Davis Medical School
    2015The Albert M. Biele Memorial Lectureship in Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    2014The Mark Rayport MD Memorial Lectureship in Psychiatry, Neurology, Neurosurgery, University of Toledo College of Medicine
    2014The Paul Barreira Award for excellence in psychiatric teaching (presented by PGY-4 class), UMass Chan Medical School
    2012The Chancellor's Medal for Distinguished Teaching, UMass Chan Medical School
    2011President's Award, Association for Medicine and Psychiatry
    2011Citation for Leadership, Ability and Services as 41st President of AADPRT, American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training
    200920 Year Distinguished Professional Service Award, The Evergreen Center, Milford MA
    2008The Paul F Briscoli Award for Faculty-Resident Academic Collaboration, UMass Chan Department of Psychiatry
    2008The Lamar Soutter Award for Lifetime Contributions to Medical Education, UMass Chan Medical School
    2007The Paul Barreira Award for excellence in psychiatric teaching (presented by the PGY-4 class), UMass Chan Medical School
    2003Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
    2003Fellow, American Neuropsychiatric Association
    2002Distinguished Professional Service Award, The Evergreen Center, Milford MA
    2001Educator of the Year, Massachusetts Psychiatric Society
    1999Fellow, American Psychiatric Association
    1997Paul Barreira award for excellence in psychiatric teaching (presented by PGY-4 class), UMass Chan Medical School
    1997Special Award for Leadership (presented by the psychiatry residents), UMass Chan Medical School
    1988Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Teaching (presented by the residents), UMass Chan Medical School

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    Dr. Benjamin is a double-boarded neuropsychiatrist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of brain-behavior disorders, teaching neuropsychiatry, and working to increase the neurologic education of psychiatrists.
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    Post Graduate Training

    1980-1981     Medical Internship          Tufts Affiliated Hospitals, Boston MA

    1981-1983     Psychiatry Residency     Tufts-New England Medical Center

    1983-1984     Neurology Residency     Tufts-New England Medical Center

    1984-1986     Neurology Residency     Boston University Hospitals

    1985-1986     Behavioral Neurology Fellowship     Boston Veterans Administration Hospital / Boston                                                                                 University

    Board Certification

    1988  Certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    1990  Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    2007  Certified in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry by the United Council on Neurological            Subspecialties

     

    Elected Positions in Medicine

    2007-2008  Program Chair, American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training

    2007-2009  Councilor, Massachusetts Psychiatric Society

    2008-2009  Secretary, American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training

    2011-2014  Councilor, Massachusetts Psychiatric Society

    2009-2011  Councilor, American Neuropsychiatric Association

    2010-2011  President, American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training

    2012-2014  President, American Neuropsychiatric Association

    2014-2017  World Psychiatric Association, Section on Education, Executive Committee

    2020-2028  Psychiatry Director, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    2023-2028  Psychiatry Residency Review Committee, Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical                         Education

     



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    1. Candelario AP, DeGrush E, Benjamin S. The Faculty Retreat as a Tool for Faculty Development. Acad Psychiatry. 2025 Aug 19. PMID: 40828291.
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    2. Benjamin S, Basovic L, Romero JM, Lam AD, Adams C. Case 37-2024: A 41-Year-Old Man with Seizures and Agitation. N Engl J Med. 2024 Nov 28; 391(21):2036-2046. PMID: 39602633.
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    3. Keepers GA, Fochtmann LJ, Anzia JM, Benjamin S, Lyness JM, Mojtabai R, Servis M, Choi-Kain L, Nelson KJ, Oldham JM, Sharp C, Degenhardt A, Fochtmann LJ, Oldham JM, Hong SH, Medicus J. The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder. Am J Psychiatry. 2024 Nov 01; 181(11):1024-1028. PMID: 39482953.
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    4. Bateman JR, Josephy-Hernandez S, Apostolova LG, Benjamin S, Barrett AM, Boeve BF, Budson AE, Chemali Z, Lin CR, Daffner KR, Geschwind MD, Heilman KM, Hillis AE, Holden SK, Jaffee MS, Kletenik I, Love MN, Moo LR, Pelak VS, Press DZ, Ramirez-Gomez L, Rosen HJ, Schmahmann JD, Vaishnavi SN, Windon CC, Hamilton RH, Perez DL. Promoting Growth in Behavioral Neurology: A Path Forward. Cogn Behav Neurol. 2024 Jun 01; 37(2):49-56. PMID: 38717325.
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    5. Benjamin S. Dual Residency Training in Neurology and Psychiatry: History and Current Practice. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2024; 36(1):11-21. PMID: 37727060.
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    6. Beresin EV Benjamin S Balon R Brenner AM. Paul Mohl, M.D., 1944-2023, Pasat Editor-in-Chief of Academic Psychiatry. Academic Psychiatry. 2023; 47(2):120-121.
    7. Benjamin S, Schildkrout B, Smith TW, MacGillivray L, Adams CBL, Lauterbach MD, Rice JF, Smock WS, Tucker DM. Life-long deficits in social adaptation and the frontal lobes: New evidence, seventy-five years after Ackerly and Benton's landmark case report of JP. Cortex. 2023 01; 158:4-23. PMID: 36403380.
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    8. Camp ME, Gagliardi JP, Jacobson SL, Benjamin S. Combined Residency Programs in Psychiatry. Acad Psychiatry. 2022 06; 46(3):369-374. PMID: 34032992.
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    9. Keepers GA, Fochtmann LJ, Anzia JM, Benjamin S, Lyness JM, Mojtabai R, Servis M, Walaszek A, Buckley P, Lenzenweger MF, Young AS, Degenhardt A, Hong SH. The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia. Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ). 2020 Oct; 18(4):493-497. PMID: 33343262.
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    10. Keepers GA, Fochtmann LJ, Anzia JM, Benjamin S, Lyness JM, Mojtabai R, Servis M, Walaszek A, Buckley P, Lenzenweger MF, Young AS, Degenhardt A, Hong SH. The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia. Am J Psychiatry. 2020 09 01; 177(9):868-872. PMID: 32867516.
      Citations: 141     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    11. Mah L, Swearer J, Phillips CA, Benjamin S. Reduction in apathy following epilepsy surgery. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2019; 15:1679-1684. PMID: 31388300.
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    12. Benjamin S, MacGillivray L, Schildkrout B, Cohen-Oram A, Lauterbach MD, Levin LL. Six Landmark Case Reports Essential for Neuropsychiatric Literacy. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2018; 30(4):279-290. PMID: 30141725.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    13. Benjamin S, Lauterbach MD. The neurological examination adapted for neuropsychiatry. CNS Spectr. 2018 06; 23(3):219-227. PMID: 29789033.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    14. Lauterbach MD, Schildkrout B, Benjamin S, Gregory MD. The importance of rare diseases for psychiatry. Lancet Psychiatry. 2016 Dec; 3(12):1098-1100. PMID: 27889002.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    15. Hauptman AJ, Benjamin S. The Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Catatonia in Children and Adolescents. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2016 Nov/Dec; 24(6):379-395. PMID: 27824634.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    16. Lauterbach M, Benjamin S. Clinical Neuropsychiatry. Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ). 2016 Oct; 14(4):409. PMID: 31975820.
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    17. Benjamin S. Treatment of Aggressive Behavior in Brain Damage. Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ). 2016 Oct; 14(4):473-476. PMID: 31975827.
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    18. Schildkrout B, Benjamin S, Lauterbach MD. Integrating Neuroscience Knowledge and Neuropsychiatric Skills Into Psychiatry: The Way Forward. Acad Med. 2016 05; 91(5):650-6. PMID: 26630604.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    19. Padilla A, Benjamin S, Lewis-Fernandez R. Assessing Cultural Psychiatry Milestones Through an Objective Structured Clinical Examination. Acad Psychiatry. 2016 Aug; 40(4):600-3. PMID: 27084719.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    20. Benjamin S. Neuropsychiatry and neural cubism. Acad Med. 2015 May; 90(5):556-8. PMID: 25340368.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    21. Benjamin S, Widge A, Shaw K. Neuropsychiatry and neuroscience milestones for general psychiatry trainees. Acad Psychiatry. 2014 Jun; 38(3):275-82. PMID: 24715675.
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    22. Benjamin S, Travis MJ, Cooper JJ, Dickey CC, Reardon CL. Neuropsychiatry and neuroscience education of psychiatry trainees: attitudes and barriers. Acad Psychiatry. 2014 Apr; 38(2):135-40. PMID: 24643397.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    23. Thomas CR. Educational milestone development for psychiatry. J Grad Med Educ. 2014 Mar; 6(1 Suppl 1):281-3. PMID: 24701291.
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    24. Benjamin S. A DSM-5 to-do list for adult psychiatry residency directors. Acad Psychiatry. 2014 Feb; 38(1):67-71. PMID: 24419820.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    25. Benjamin S Lauterbach MD Stanislawski AL. Congenital and Acquired Disorders Presenting as Psychosis in Children and Young Adults. Child Psychiatry Clinics of North America. 2013; 22(4):581-608.
    26. Benjamin S. Educating Psychiatry Residents in Neuropsychiatry and Neuroscience. International Review of Psychiatry. 2013; 25(3):265-275.
    27. DeJong SM Benjamin S Anzia J Boland R Lomax J Rostain A. Professionalism and the Internet: What to Teach and How to Teach It. Academic Psychiatry. 2012; 36(5):356-362.
    28. Zisook S, Balon R, Benjamin S, Beresin E, Goldberg DA, Jibson MD, Thrall G. Psychopharmacology curriculum field test. Acad Psychiatry. 2009 Sep-Oct; 33(5):358-63. PMID: 19828846.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    29. Levine JB, Callanan JC, Fricchione GL, Benjamin S. Right frontal mass presenting as depression with dementia. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2008 Oct 01; 32(7):1754-5. PMID: 18692110.
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    30. Lauterbach MD, Stanislawski-Zygaj AL, Benjamin S. The differential diagnosis of childhood- and young adult-onset disorders that include psychosis. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2008; 20(4):409-18. PMID: 19196925.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    31. Levine JB, Deneys ML, Benjamin S. Dystonia with combined antipsychotic and stimulant treatment. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2007 Jun; 46(6):665-666. PMID: 17513979.
      Citations: 6     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    32. Hilty DM, Benjamin S, Briscoe G, Hales DJ, Boland RJ, Luo JS, Chan CH, Kennedy RS, Karlinsky H, Gordon DB, Yellowlees PM, Yager J. APA summit on medical student education task force on informatics and technology: steps to enhance the use of technology in education through faculty development, funding and change management. Acad Psychiatry. 2006 Nov-Dec; 30(6):444-50. PMID: 17139014.
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    33. 18. Hilty DM, Hales DJ, Brisco G, Benjamin S, Boland RJ, Luo JS, Chan CH, Kennedy RS, Karlinsky H, Gordon DB, Yager J, Yellowlees PM. APA Summit on Medical Student Education Task Force on Informatics and Technology: Learning About Computers and Applying Computer Technology to Education and Practice. Academic Psychiatry. 2006; 30(1):29-35.
    34. Benjamin S Robbins LI Kung S. Online Resources for Assessment and Evaluation. Academic Psychiatry. 2006; 30(6):498-504.
    35. Zisook S, Benjamin S, Balon R, Glick I, Louie A, Moutier C, Moyer T, Santos C, Servis M. Alternate methods of teaching psychopharmacology. Acad Psychiatry. 2005 May-Jun; 29(2):141-54. PMID: 15937260.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    36. Varley CK Jibson MD McCarthy M Benjamin S. A Survey of the Interactions Between Psychiatry Residency Programs and the Pharmaceutical Industry. Academic Psychiatry. 2005; 29(1):40-46.
    37. Benjamin S, Kirsch D, Visscher T, Ozbayrak KR, Weaver JP. Hypomania from the left frontal AVM resection. Neurology. 2000 Mar 28; 54(6):1389-90. PMID: 10746620.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    38. Benjamin S. A Neuropsychiatric Approach to Behavioral Issues in Epilepsy. Clinical Nursing Practice in Epilepsy. 2000; 1(4):7-12.
    39. Cohen RA Rosenbaum A Kane RL Warnken WJ Benjamin S. Neuropsychological Correlates of Domestic Violence. Violence and Victims. 1999; 14(4):397-411.
    40. Connor DF Benjamin S Ozbayrak KR. A Pilot Study of Nadolol for Aggression in Developmentally Disabled Individuals. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 1997; 36:826-834.
    41. Rosenbaum A Geffner Benjamin S. A Biopsychosocial Model for Understanding Relationship Aggression. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma. 1997; 1:57-79.
    42. Weaver JP, Phillips C, Horowitz SL, Benjamin S. Middle fossa cyst presenting as a delayed complication of temporal lobectomy: case report. Neurosurgery. 1996 May; 38(5):1047-50; disussion 1050-1. PMID: 8727834.
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    43. Connor DF, Benjamin S, Ozbayrak KR. Case study: neuroleptic withdrawal dyskinesia exacerbated by ongoing stimulant treatment. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 1995 Nov; 34(11):1490-4. PMID: 8543517.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    44. Green RC, Benjamin S, Cummings JL. Fellowship programs in behavioral neurology. Neurology. 1995 Mar; 45(3 Pt 1):412-5. PMID: 7898686.
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    45. Benjamin S, Seek A, Tresise L, Price E, Gagnon M. Case study: paradoxical response to naltrexone treatment of self-injurious behavior. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 1995 Feb; 34(2):238-42. PMID: 7896657.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    46. Benjamin S, Cummings JL, Duffy JD, Fogel BS, Hegarty AM, Tucker G. Pathways to neuropsychiatry. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 1995; 7(1):96-101. PMID: 7711501.
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    47. Connor DF Benjamin S Ozbayrak KR. Case Study: Neuroleptic-Withdrawal Dyskinesia Exacerbated by Ongoing Stimulant Treatment. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 1995; 34:1490-1495.
    48. Benjamin S, Munetz MR. CMHC practices related to tardive dyskinesia screening and informed consent for neuroleptic drugs. Hosp Community Psychiatry. 1994 Apr; 45(4):343-6. PMID: 7912689.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    49. Tisher PW, Holzer JC, Greenberg M, Benjamin S, Devinsky O, Bear DM. Psychiatric presentations of epilepsy. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 1993 Nov-Dec; 1(4):219-8. PMID: 9384851.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    50. Munetz M Benjamin S. Who should perform the AIMS examination?. Hospital and Community Psychiatry. 1990; 41:912-915.
    51. Munetz M Benjamin S. Who Should Perform the AIMS Examination (Response to Letters to Editor). Hospital and Community Psychiatry. 1990; 41:1360.
    52. Munetz M Benjamin S. Who Should Perform the AIMS Examination? (Response to Letters to Editor). Hospital and Community Psychiatry. 1990; 41:1360.
    53. Munetz MR, Benjamin S. How to examine patients using the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. Hosp Community Psychiatry. 1988 Nov; 39(11):1172-7. PMID: 2906320.
      Citations: 66     Fields:    Translation:Humans
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