- Director/Consultant: International Center for Mental, Neurological, and Chronic Disorders, LLC
- President/Master Academic Clinician-Educator: American Academy of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, LLC
- Co-presenter/keynote speaker for Pre-med camps; Board member The Apprentice Doctor(R) and Consultant: Psychology, Psychiatry & Neurology
Dr. Sears has accumulated almost 28 years experience in a
wide range of areas, including Engineering, Management, Psychology,
Neuropsychology, Research, Education, Teaching, and Training inter alia and has
held many top positions, including Operations Director, Production Manager,
Chief Consultant, Lecturer, Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical
Director, University President, Consultant: Psychology, Psychiatry, Neurology,
and Neuropsychiatry inter alia.
Apart from other academic and professional qualifications (HNC, BSc, MSc, MBA
and DBA), he holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Degree, Postdoctorate in
Neuropsychology (NPSYP), and Postdoctoral Master of Psychopharmacology Program
(MPP).
He also completed 3,638 Clinical Hours (Residency) with the highly reputable
and prestigious PSCH CLINIC in New York and gained a reputation for being a
highly competent and capable clinician with great clinical skills; for
successfully treating patients with mild to severe cognitive impairments,
including those with complicated psychiatric disorders as well as violent
tendencies; for providing the most creative and effective service interventions
to his patients; for developing exceptional therapeutic relationships with his
patients; for providing exceptional consultation to professional and
paraprofessional staff and family members; and for establishing great respect
among his colleagues, patients, family members, and the community at large.
In addition, he holds highly prestigious qualifications in specialist areas and
subspecialties such as psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, medical psychology,
neurology, pain management, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and
traumatic brain injury conferred by highly reputable medical schools and
medical associations, and subspecialties membership recognized by the United
Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS).
He was granted the honor and privilege of being selected, by the American
Academy of Neurology (AAN), to be among ~150 neurologists to attend Capitol
Hill for three consecutive years (2013, 2014, and 2015). He is a Pain Educator,
Master Psychopharmacologist, Board Certified in
Pain Management (CPM), Board Certified in Illness Trauma (CIT), and QSP in
Behavioral Medicine, Neurological Science and Medical Psychology, and Certification
in Neuropsychology, Domestic Violence, and Traumatic Brain Injury. He holds
membership of 12 highly Prestigious Professional Organizations, including
National Alliance of Professional Psychology Providers, American Academy of
Neurology, American Society of Pain Educators, American Society of Clinical
Psychopharmacology, American Neuropsychiatric Association, Society of
Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology, Neuroscience Education Institute,
Association for Medical Education in Europe, Association for Behavioral
Sciences and Medical Education, Association for Pulmonary and Critical Care
Medicine, Association for Behavioral Analysis, National Center for Crisis
Management, and American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.
Dr. Sears produces educational materials, booklets, pamphlets, brochures and
conducts lectures sessions, seminars, workshops, and conferences, both
nationally and internationally, to produce high quality of life, high quality
of care, and services that are par excellence for persons suffering from
debilitating illnesses and disabilities and health care professionals.
His inimitable style of teaching combines personal and professional experiences
over the years, perspectives of both patient and clinician, and an array of
rich experiences with practitioners, lay persons, patients and as a Professor.
With this very wide background, being broadly trained across several
disciplines, specialist areas and subspecialties, and a great capacity for
explaining principles and procedures through analogy, metaphor, humor and human
interest, he has earned a well-deserved reputation as an outstanding and
excellent teacher and master educator.
WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINAR TOPICS AND DESCRIPTIONS
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Across health care and society alike there are major gaps in knowledge about
pain. Educating health professionals about how to better understand pain and
its causes will help bridge these gaps.
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Comprehensive lectures covering Crash Course, Basic Course, Advanced Course,
Primary Care Course, Medical Student Curriculum, Child and Adolescent
Psychoharmacology, Geriatric Psychopharmacology, Alcohol and Sunstance Abuse
Psychopharmacology.
MENTAL DISORDERS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Continued awareness is necessary in the United States and throughout the world
of the immense burden of disability associated with mental disorders. Mental
disorders collectively account for more than 15% of the overall burden of
diseases from all causes, slightly more than the burden associated with all
forms of cancer. There data underscore the importance and urgency of treating
and preventing mental disorders and promoting mental health.
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS, ESPECIALLY STROKE AND OTHER
CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS
The burden of neurological disorders keeps on growing by leaps and bounds each
year bringing forth serious consequences. Neurological disorders bring forth
enormous emotional and socioeconomic impact on patients, their families and
health services and the burden of conditions on patients, families, and society
is devastating. Stroke and other Cerebrovascular Diseases are the number 3
cause of death in the USA, the number 2 cause of death worldwide, and the
number 5 cause of death in low income countries.
CHRONIC DISORDERS
Chronic Disorders impose a significant burden on individuals, families,
communities, and health care system. Chronic Disorders such as asthma, chronic
lung disease, coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease, heart failure,
diabetes, hypertensions, HIV, and chronic depression result in disabling
symptoms, loss of functional ability and productivity.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA
The mental health effects of conflicts and other forms of extreme violence due
to human aggression can be chronic and socially and economically disabling.
Traumatic events take a serious emotional toll on those involved, even if the
event did not cause physical damage.
MEDICAL ILLNESS TRAUMA
Patients under stress of hospitalization and severe illness have to deal with
trauma due to medical illness in unique ways. Patients experience the stress of
medical illness, surgical illness and other life events that require
specialized biopsychosocial approaches.
NEUROTRAUMA
Neurotrauma has a severe human and economic impact. It affects individuals,
families, and also their communities, as a range of support and services are
needed to assist the person who sustains neurotrauma injury to live and to
participate in their community.
MIND-BODY INTERACTIONS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
There are biological mediators between psychological and social factors and
health; psychological, social, and behavioral factors in chronic disease; and
psychological and social aspects of human development that influence disease
and illness.
PATIENT BEHAVIOR
Health risk behaviors, behavior change and impact of psychosocial stressors and
psychiatric disorders on manifestations of other illnesses and on health
behavior.
PHYSICIAN ROLE AND BEHAVIOR
Personal values, attitudes, and biases as they influence patient care, social
accountability, responsibility, and using linkage with community resources to
enhance patient care.
PHYSICIAN-PATIENT INTERACTIONS
Basic communication skills, complex communication skills, and context of
patient's social and economic situation, capacity for self care, and ability to
participate in shared decision making.
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE
Impact of social inequalities in health care and the social factors that are
determinants of health outcomes. Cultural competencies.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AND HEART DISEASE AND OTHER RISK
FACTORS TO PREVENT AND MANAGE CARDIOVASCULAR
The psychological input of heart disease and consequences of psychological
manifestation for prognosis carries emphasis on depression, anxiety, social
isolation, health status, and type D personality. A patient's psychological
profile not only plays a major role in the adaptation to the disease, but also
impacts on mortality, morbidity, and quality of life.
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
Neuropsychiatry emphasizes the psychological features associated with
neurological conditions since well-recognized conditions have a large psychological
component. Neuropsychiatry brings forth tremendous benefits: comprehensive
neurological and psychological care or patients; reduced morbidity; fewer
unnecessary admissions and shorter stays; decreases psychological distress;
better quality of life for patients and carers; and improved patient, carer and
staff satisfaction.
REVIEWS
Dr. Sears, you indeed possess an unprecedented and very robust suite of
academic and professional credentials. Your specialism transcend some of the
most cutting-edge clinical, pragmatic and praxiological domains of
professional, intellectual and research intelligence.
---- Dr. S Lopes, Lead Practioner Manager
Dr. Sears is a brilliant and amazing person. He is one of the most inspiring
people I've ever met. His speeches and lectures were so amazing and on point. I
was 100% interested. Thank you for spending your time with me and talking and
teaching me all you could.
------ M. Castro, Apprentice Doctor
Thank you Dr. Sears for your time. I have learned so much from you.
----- Dr. K Watts, Apprentice Doctor
Your lectures are so awesome. You definitely possess an inimitable style of
teaching and an array of rich experiences.
-----Dr. B. Williams, SUS Limited
You are really an outstanding, amazing and excellent teacher. You have a great
capacity for explaining principles and procedures through analogy, metaphor and
human interest. Your lectures are highly appreciated.
---Dr. Anton, Lead Surgeon, Director Apprentice Doctor Corp.
PAST ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTATIONS, TRAINING AND INTERVIEWS
SUS Limited
St. Vincent Care
Home Health Care Inc.
Ramsay Nursing School
Taylor Institute
Park Slope Center
Ultimate Consultation and Psychological Evaluation
PSCH Clinic
Consultancy Services International Inc.
National Center for Medical Psychology, Neuropsychology and Neurology
Apprentice Doctor Corporation
Computel Systems
University of Leicester
Newport University
The International university
Fairfax University
Institute of Professional Management and Engineering
The management Institute
American Consultants League
International Academy Awards
Soft Paper Products Ltd.
Total Maintenance Ltd.
Polo Health Care Inc.
AACT
The Block Institute