Dr. Jonathan E. Sherin, M.D., Ph.D., currently holds the position of Executive Vice President for Military Communities and Chief Medical Officer at Volunteers of America. With a distinguished career in the Department of Veteran Affairs, he has served in various clinical, teaching, research, and administrative roles. Dr. Sherin is renowned for his expertise in mental health care for veterans, having previously been Chief of Mental Health for the Miami VA Healthcare System. His academic pursuits include significant contributions to neurobiology research, particularly in identifying a core sleep circuit in mammals. Notably, he received the Kempf Award from the American Psychiatric Association for his conceptual model of the psychotic process. Dr. Sherin's recent focus involves exploring the neurobiology of white matter in relation to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and aging. He completed his education at Brown University, the University of Chicago, Harvard Medical School, and UCLA, and continues to contribute to academia as a faculty member at the University of Miami while volunteering psychiatric care to veterans at the VA.
In this episode of "No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete," Joe engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jonathan E. Sherin, M.D., Ph.D. They explore Dr. Sherin's extensive advocacy work, spanning local, state, and national levels,
focusing on vulnerable populations such as veterans, mental health, and
homelessness. The discussion also touches upon the significance of a new medical school in
Southern Nevada. This episode provides profound insights into Dr. Sherin's
impactful background, and career. It sheds light on critical issues affecting
communities, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in healthcare, advocacy,
and societal well-being.