Curriculum Vitae
Edward A. Siegel, M.D.

255 Hill Street
Solana Beach, CA 92075
edsiegelmd@cox.net
www.edsiegelmd.com

Education:
Bachelors in English Literature: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO– 1962
Pre-medical and Post-graduate literature courses:
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - 7/63-6/64
Medical Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL -6/70
Internship (rotating): St. Mary's/UCLA - Long Beach, CA - 7/70-7/71
Residency (psychiatry): Denver General Hospital - 6/71-12/71
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - La Jolla, CA -1/72-6/74
Fellowship in Emergency Psychiatry – NYU and Belleview Hospital – 6/82-12/83

Teaching:
Associate Clinical Professor – UCSD School of Medicine
(faculty since 1974) - present
Social and Behavior Sciences, faculty (Dr.-Patient Relationship;
Psychopathology), UCSD: 1974-85
Human Growth and Development, faculty, UCSD: 1985 - present
Creation and Recreation: Their role in Coping, UCSD: (Course Director)
UCSD 1979
Interpersonal Behavior (Interdisciplinary 10), faculty, UCSD, 1973
Human Dimensions in Medical Education, faculty, UCSD: 1975-77
Impact of Illness on the Family (Co-directed with Larry Schneiderman, M.D.),
UCSD: 1980
Singing in Psychiatry, UCSD Extension, (Course Director), 1979-81
Psychiatric Aspects of Internal Medicine, faculty, UCSD: 1980-82
Music seminar 143, faculty, UCSD Department of Music: 1985
UCSD English Language Program (for foreigner students):
“Using Music to Learn English” (Course Director) - Spring, 2002

Administrative:
La Jolla VA Hospital (2-South): Established first psychiatric inpatient protocol
and admitted first patient, 1972
La Jolla VA Hospital (2-North): First Outpatient Medical Director,
Alcohol Treatment Program (ATP) – 1975-77
UCSD School of Medicine: Pre-med Career Planning Committee - 1977
UCSD Department of Psychiatry: Residency Selection Committee - 1975-77
UCSD School of Medicine: Recruitment and Admissions Committee (RAC) -
1979-80
UCSD Poly-drug Study Unit: Medical Coordinator - approx. 8/74-2/76
UCSD-University Hospital: Consultation Liaison Service - approx. 8/78-8/79
Gulf Coast Hospital Adolescent Unit: Medical Director - (Ft. Walton Beach, FL) -
6/86 - 12/86

Clinical:
Private practice in General Psychiatry, 1974-present
La Jolla VA Hospital - Clinical Psychiatrist 7/74-9/82
Clinical Associate to psychopharmacology pioneer, Nathan S. Kline, M.D., NYC -
6/82-2/83 (Dr. Kline died 2/83)
Staff Psychiatrist - San Diego County Juvenile Hall (8/88-8/90)
Staff Psychiatrist - San Diego County Adolescent Treatment Unit (8/88-8/90)
Consulting Psychiatrist - San Diego State University - (8/88-8/90)
Kaiser-Permanente Staff Psychiatrist, Bostonia Clinic (9/02-1/04)
PsyCare, Inc., Staff Psychiatrist, February, 2004 – May, 2006

Research:
University of Florida School of Medicine: “The effects of 2-deoxy-d-glucose on
the glucose metabolism of the adrenal de-medullated rat” (1963-66)
Wm. B. Weil, Jr., M.D., E.A. Siegel, Faculty presentation: 1966
University of Florida School of Medicine: “Quality of Ones Friendships as a
Marker for School Performance” (1967) E.A. Siegel, M.D., Ed Larson, M.D. (unpublished)
University of California-SD, Department of Psychiatry: “Nomefenisine maleate,
a New Antidepressant” 1975 (Co-investigator with Leighton Huey, M.D.)
unpublished
University of California School of Medicine: (1979) “Development of a Tool for Assessing the Capacity for Empathy in Medical School Applicants”
(incomplete, unpublished)
University of California-San Diego Department of Psychiatry: “Establishing Chief
Criteria for Evaluating Potential Psychiatric Residency Trainees” (1980) unpublished
Development of a Tool for Using a ‘Personal Music History’ for
Monitoring Success in the Treatment of Depression” (1997) E.A.Siegel, M.D., Heidi Branstetter, R.N. (awaiting clinical trial)

Professional Organization:
Member, American Psychiatric Association (APA) - 1974-present
San Diego Psychiatric Society Continuing Medical Education Committee -
1996-2001
American Psychiatric Association Human Resources Committee
(Vice-Chairman): 1998-2000
First and only APA Annual Meeting Coordinator of Music, 1997
APA: Conceived/organized 5 productions of “Music in the Lives of Psychiatrists”
1997-2003 in venues including Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.

Community Service:
Torrey Pines High School, Psychiatric Consultant (volunteer) 1981-83
Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission - 1989-93: Chairman
1992-1993
Solana Beach Public Arts Commission - 1993, 2006 (Chairman, 1994-2000)
Solana Beach Community Sing: Founder/conductor: 1987 - present
Citizens Diplomacy Council of San Diego, 1988 – present
Del Mar Rotary Paul Harris Fellow
Del Mar Rotary Song Leader, 1993 – present
Del Mar Rotary, Director of International Service, 1997-98
On-air Psychiatric Consultant to CBS (KFMB) for Stress Reduction and Mental
Health, with Ted Leitner and Paula Zahn 1977-1980

Music and Music Therapy:
CD — "Stardust Memories" Dr. Ed Siegel, M.D. featuring Joohoe "Peppy" Koo
A Timeless Cross-Generational Cross Cultural Musical Experience, 2007
Recent 2007 performances:
   Temple of Heaven, Beijing;
   U.S.S. Midway, San Diego, CA;
   Del Mar Country Club, Del Mar, CA
   Performances with celebrated entertainer, Ben Vereen
Museum of the City of New York: "The Singing Psychiatrist"
(one-man show) - May 18, 2006.
CU Homecoming Committee, 1961 (bringing Louis Armstrong to perform)
Soloist to San Diego Master Chorale, 1973-74
Discovery of ability to play the piano by ear: 1944
Regular performance on Radio KCOL with Jack Hitchcock: 1947-48
Talent Shows at Theaters and Schools: 1946-1950
Regular performances in school assemblies: 1948-1958
Music Therapy for PTSD victims, USO Eglin Air Force Base: 1952
Pensacola High School Glee Club and Chorus: 1954-1958
Pensacola High School: Supporting Lead in “South Pacific” production: 1958
University of Colorado Men’s Glee Club – 1958-1962
University of Colorado Songfest Chairman for “CU Days” 1961
U.S. State Department-USO: Cast of “The Belles Are Ringing,” performances
throughout Southeast Asia - 9/61-1/62
Denver General Hospital: (Psychiatry) Led first inpatient music therapy group
(weekly) 6/71-12/71
San Diego Master Chorale – 1973-74
UCSD - La Jolla Chorus and Orchestra: 1972-74, 1980-82
UCSD Gospel Choir (Charter Member) under founder, Prof. Cecil Lytle, 1974-79
La Jolla VA Hospital: (Psychiatry) Led 1st inpatient weekly music therapy group,
Alcohol Treatment Program 1974–82
University of California-San Diego School of Music: “Naked Gershwin”
Production with Provost Cecil Lytle, 1984-87
Regular Music Therapy in Retirement Communities and Assisted Living,
(e.g., La Vida del Mar, Casa de Manana, Marriott Brighton Gardens, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church) 1987- present
Co-composer of Official Solana Beach Song, “Solana Beach, Our City Proud” -
2000
Music Educator's National Conference (MENC) - 2005, member and
supporter of it's National Anthem Project
Pianist:
- Flagstaff House, Boulder Colorado (nightly): 1967-68
- La Jolla Village Square; Wednesdays afternoons, 1987-92
- Superbowl Pianist - 1988 (at San Diego)
- La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla, CA, Wednesday evenings, 1994-95
- National Foundation of Women Legislators: (For President Robin Reed) May, 1996
- American Psychiatric Association Convocation – 1991-97

Legislation:
Developed many rules and regulations that were adopted by the Solana Beach
Parks and Recreation Commission and the Solana Beach Public Arts Commission
Participation in bringing to the City of Solana Beach numerous statutes developed in committees, commissions and ad hoc task forces: 1986-present
Successfully brought to the Solana Beach City Council a unanimously adopted
resolution asking The Federal Government to make the key of G-major the
official key for the “Star Spangled Banner” when audiences are asked to sing it.

Recognition:
National Honor Society - 1958
Voted "Most Talented" by Pensacola High School, Class of 1958
Rotarian of the Year - 2000: Del Mar Rotary
Numerous “Citations of Appreciation for Community Service,” including those from the City and various mayors of Solana Beach, the Del Mar Rotary Club, and United States Congressman, Randy “Duke” Cunningham
Numerous articles/notices on both San Diego television and in the
San Diego for community work print media
National and International recognition for 18 year crusade to lower the
official key of the U.S. National Anthem 1994 - 2005

Travel:
Extensive travel throughout over 80 countries including Uzbekistan, Mongolia,
India, China, Russia, Haiti, Brazil, Morocco, Bali, Burma, Benin, Ghana,
South Africa, all of Europe, Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, South Africa,
throughout the U.S.A., etc.

Publications:
The Stressor Debate in PTSD: An Intimate Assessment - Siegel, E.A.
MD, Psychiatris Fennica Supplementum, 1991. Also presented this paper at
the World Psychiatric Association Symposium on the "Psychopathology of
Traumatic Stress,” Helsinki, Finland, August 8-9, 1991.
To Be with God 11000 BC – 2011 AD despite Limitations of the Brain ,
by Edward A. Siegel, et. al. (Read the Abstract)

Birthplace: Ft. Collins, CO
Birth date: December 16, 1939