I received my Bachelors Degree in Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico in 1969. I obtained my M.D. Degree from the University of Puerto Rico Medical School in 1973. In 1976 I completed my resi...view moreI received my Bachelors Degree in Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico in 1969. I obtained my M.D. Degree from the University of Puerto Rico Medical School in 1973. In 1976 I completed my residency training in Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Puerto Rico Medical School. In 1977 I completed a one year Clinical Research Fellowship at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Campus, Brooklyn. From 1977 until 1992 I practiced Clinical Psychiatry at various facilities in Puerto Rico. I have received appointments as Instructor of Psychiatry and later, as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry from the University of Puerto Rico Medical School. For three years I held the title of Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at the Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamn, Puerto Rico, and received an Associate Professor Degree. In 1992 I relocated to New Bedford, Massachusetts where I am still practicing Community Psychiatry. In addition to my clinical practice I have participated in various community organizations which are concerned and advocate for minorities rights. I served as Human Relations Commissioner of the City of New Bedford from 2004-2005.view less