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John Rozel, MD, Psychiatry, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

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Psychiatry • Pittsburgh, PA

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry

Medical Director, resolve Crisis Services of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (UPMC Presbyterian)

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Summary

  • Dr. Rozel started his experience in emergency mental health as a suicide hotline volunteer more than 30 years ago. Over his career he has worked locally and nationally to improve crisis services for patients and communities and has been involved in a number of efforts to improve the interface between the legal and mental health systems. He has been the medical director of resolve Crisis Services of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital since 2010 and is a Past President of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry. Reflecting his interest in bridging systems and programs for addressing complex social problems, he works extensively on issues related to violence and firearm injury prevention in a variety of settings. He is a Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, the Behavioral Health Professional of the Year by Crisis Intervention Teams International, as an Exemplary Psychiatrist of the Year by the National Alliance for Mental Illness, and is the only psychiatrist ever to receive the Ralph C. Wilde Leadership Award from the Allegheny County Medical Society. In 2022, he became the first psychiatrist recognized with honorary membership in the American College of Emergency Physicians. He recently received competitive grant funding to develop threat management programs for Western Pennsylvania through the US Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs & Partnerships.

Education & Training

  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghNon-degree, Project Management, 2013
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghMSL, Health Law, With Highest Honors, 2002 - 2005
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Psychiatry, 1999 - 2001
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 1999
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityAB, Biomedical Ethics, 1990 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2005 - 2010
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ralph C. Wilde Leadership Award Allegheny County Medical Society, 2021
  • Distinguished Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2020
  • Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Crisis Intervention Teams International, 2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Stronger than Death, by Sue Chance" [Book Review]  
    Rozel, John Samuel, Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1/1/1993

Books/Book Chapters

  • Unipolar Depression: A Lifespan Perspective 
    Chapter: "The school age child" 
    Birmaher, Boris and John Samuel RozelEditors: Ian M. Goodyer.Oxford University Press, London2003
  • Drug Use in Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia 
    Chapter: "Commentary on the Case of Nirina Joy S." 
    Page 338 - 342Rozel, John SamuelEditors: Margaret P. Battin and Arthur G. Lipman's.Haworth Press, New York1996

Lectures

  • "Mobile Care and Crisis Management" 
    Scottsdale, AZ - 12/12/2014
  • "Medication Update" 
    Scottsdale, AZ - 12/11/2014
  • "The Gun Talk: Talking to patients and families about gun access and gun safety" 
    Nemacolin Resort, Farmington, PA - 11/6/2014
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Other

  • "NAMI's Ask the Doctor: Crisis Intervention and re:solve Crisis Network" (Online/Conference call) 
    John S. Rozel, MD, Conference Call on Crisis Intervention and re:solve Crisis Network
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGDDLUQoGm4
    9/26/2014
  • "Peer Professionals Benefit Psychiatric Care." 
    Rozel, John S. and Keirston Parham, Psychiatry Advisor
    http://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/peer-professionals-benefit-psychiatric-care/article/368458/
    8/27/2014
  • Webinar: "Emergency and Crisis Services" 
    John S. Rozel, MD
    Center for Public Service Psychiatry - 12/5/2013
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Authored Content

  • American Association for Emergency Psychiatry Recommendations to Address Psychiatric Staff Shortages in Emergency SettingsApril 2021

Press Mentions

  • Report Calls for Public Health Approach to Addressing Mass Violence
    Report Calls for Public Health Approach to Addressing Mass ViolenceDecember 5th, 2019
  • Could a Blood Test Measure Your Pain and Mood? One Startup Believes It Can
    Could a Blood Test Measure Your Pain and Mood? One Startup Believes It CanJuly 25th, 2019
  • Experts Advise Focus on Modifiable Risk Factors in Managing Violence Risk
    Experts Advise Focus on Modifiable Risk Factors in Managing Violence RiskNovember 30th, 2017
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. John Rozel, Dr. John Rozel, MD, Dr. J Rozel, Dr. John S Rozel