Meet Our Team
Leadership
Abraham M Nussbaum MD
Chief Education Officer CU School of Medicine
Dr. Nussbaum speaks frequently across the country on the renewal of medicine, practitioner burnout and resiliency, mental health and the importance of storytelling in medical care. His clinical interests include schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and suicide. His care philosophy is person-centered, evidence-based, with an interest in restoring persons with mental illness to their communities.
Areas of Expertise
- Psychiatry, Board Certification
- Teaching Scholars Program, Certificate (2011)
- Faculty Scholars Program, Certificate (2014)
- Leadership in Educational Administration Program, Certificate (2017)
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Residency University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program, Chief Resident, Psychiatry (2009)
- Internship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program (2006)
- Medical School MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2005)
- Graduate School MTh, Duke University (2005)
- Undergraduate School BA, Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania (1997)
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Association, Distinguished Fellow
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, Member
Abraham M Nussbaum MD
Chief Education Officer CU School of Medicine
Dr. Nussbaum speaks frequently across the country on the renewal of medicine, practitioner burnout and resiliency, mental health and the importance of storytelling in medical care. His clinical interests include schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and suicide. His care philosophy is person-centered, evidence-based, with an interest in restoring persons with mental illness to their communities.
Areas of Expertise
- Psychiatry, Board Certification
- Teaching Scholars Program, Certificate (2011)
- Faculty Scholars Program, Certificate (2014)
- Leadership in Educational Administration Program, Certificate (2017)
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Residency University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program, Chief Resident, Psychiatry (2009)
- Internship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program (2006)
- Medical School MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2005)
- Graduate School MTh, Duke University (2005)
- Undergraduate School BA, Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania (1997)
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Association, Distinguished Fellow
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, Member
Search Faculty and Staff
Abraham M Nussbaum MD
Chief Education Officer CU School of Medicine
Professor Public Psychiatry
Email Address:abraham.nussbaum@cuanschutz.edu
Dr. Nussbaum speaks frequently across the country on the renewal of medicine, practitioner burnout and resiliency, mental health and the importance of storytelling in medical care. His clinical interests include schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and suicide. His care philosophy is person-centered, evidence-based, with an interest in restoring persons with mental illness to their communities.
Areas of Expertise
- Psychiatry, Board Certification
- Teaching Scholars Program, Certificate (2011)
- Faculty Scholars Program, Certificate (2014)
- Leadership in Educational Administration Program, Certificate (2017)
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Residency University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program, Chief Resident, Psychiatry (2009)
- Internship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Program (2006)
- Medical School MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2005)
- Graduate School MTh, Duke University (2005)
- Undergraduate School BA, Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania (1997)
Affiliations
- American Psychiatric Association, Distinguished Fellow
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, Member
*Our Faculty Categories:
Affiliate faculty are individuals who make meaningful contributions to the Center’s mission and demonstrate ongoing engagement with its work. This may include participation in or support of the Center's initiatives in research, education, clinical ethics or community outreach. Affiliate faculty are nominated by an elected core faculty member and their approval is at the Center director’s discretion.
Associate faculty are individuals who make substantial and sustained contributions to the Center’s mission through active collaboration in research, teaching, and scholarly activities. They typically hold a University faculty appointment and maintain an ongoing professional relationship with one or more elected core faculty members or Center mission areas. Associate faculty are nominated by an elected core faculty member followed by a formal review and voting process by all elected core faculty.
Elected core faculty are selected through a formal review and voting process in recognition of their leadership and sustained contributions to the Center’s mission. They play a central role in shaping and advancing the Center's programs, mentor future scholars and represent the Center within and beyond the University. Members are typically expected to hold a University faculty appointment and maintain active involvement in the Center’s academic and community activities.
Exceptions to the appointment requirement may be granted by Center leadership and a majority vote of the elected core faculty.