Education/Training/Certification    

Board Certified in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and  Neurology,   #37440      

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, #348263 (July, 1988)

Board Certified in Geriatric Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Residency in Psychiatry, Stanford University Hospital (July, 1990-­‐ June, 1991)    

Residency in Psychiatry,  University of Connecticut Health Center (1988-­‐1990)    

Internship, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut  (July, 1987-­‐June,   1988)    

Doctor of  Medicine   degree, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (June,1987)    

Bachelor of Arts degree in Social   Relations,   Johns Hopkins University (May,   1983)

Current Professional Activity  

General psychiatry practice,  Roseville, CA  (2001 – present)       

Senior Faculty,   San Jose/O’Connor Family Practice Residency Program (affiliate, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine)   (1991‐present)        

Stress  management seminars/workshops/training,  Roseville,  CA (2001 –present)  

Past Employment /Professional Activities

General adult psychiatry practice, San Jose, California (1991-­2001)    

Medical Director for Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Network, San Jose, CA (1997-­2001)    

Chair,  Department of Psychiatry, Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA (1998-­99)    

Regional Medical Director,  ADESSO Mental Health IPA,  San Jose, CA (1998-2001)    

Chief Operating Officer,  Pacific Biobehavioral Group (1992-­2001)    

Medical Director, Geriatric Outpatient Programs, Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose,   CA (1994-97)    

Staff Consultation/Liaison psychiatrist,  San Jose Medical Center, San Jose, CA (1991-­95)    

Consulting  Psychiatrist,   Saint Mary's Hospital Psychiatry Clinic, Waterbury,CT (1989-­90)    

Emergency  Psychiatrist,  Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury,CT (1989-­90)          

Research Activities    

Sheikh J.,  Bail G., Sazima G. "Somatization Associated with Panic Disorder in the Elderly".   New  research poster # NR374, presented at the 1991 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric   Association, May,1991    

Associate Director, Anxiety Research Center, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA   (1990-­1991)          

Clinical Interests   

Integrative psychotherapy;   meditation/mindfulness in treatment;  psychosomatic medicine;  psychiatric education;  physician stress and wellness   

Community Activities

Board of Directors, Capital Public Radio, Sacramento, CA (2012-present)

Board of Directors, Snowline Hospice, Placerville and Scaramento, CA (2016-present)

President, Eureka Schools Foundation, Granite Bay, CA (2009-10)

Board of Directors, Eureka Schools Foundation, Granite Bay, CA (2002-2011)

Volunteer, Emerald Brigade Support Organization, Granite Bay, CA (2006-present)

 GCS 3/2017