Fresh Coast Health & Wellness

Dr. Rebecca Anderson

CURRICULUM VITAE

Rebecca Cogwell Anderson, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Integrative Mental Health in Pain Management
Anesthesiology
Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine (secondary)



Home Address: N55W35123 Coastal Ave.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
414-510-4925

Office Address: 818 N 108th St
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Phone:414-510-4925
E-mail: rsanders@mcw.edu

Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas

Citizenship: U.S.A.

Education:
1964 - 1967 Cabot High School, Cabot, Arkansas

1967 - 1972 University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Physical Science/Psychology

1973 - 1976 University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
Master of Science in Education - Health Education

1985 - 1988 Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Psychology

2015 University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Integrative Health and Lifestyle Program

Postgraduate Training and Fellowship Appointments



1988 – 1989 Marquette University Parenting Center
Supervised by Robert Fox, Ph.D.
Milwaukee, WI

1989 - 1990 Psychology Fellowship
Supervised by Brad Grunert, Ph.D.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
 Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin



Academic and Professional Appointments

Faculty Appointments:
1972 - 1973 Secondary Teacher, Chemistry and Physical Science
 Pulaski County Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas

1973 - 1974 Graduate Research Assistant
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas

1977 - 1985 Instructor of Health Education
 University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
1988 - present Adjunct Faculty
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Courses Taught:

  • Behavior Therapy (Graduate)
  • Theory and Practice in Parenting (Graduate)
  • Exceptional Children and Youth (Undergraduate)
  • Educational Communication (Undergraduate)
  • Psychopharmacology (Graduate)
This is an advanced course that requires frequent updating due to current trends in medication management and frequent release of new psychotropic medications.

2007-present Adjunct Faculty
Edgewood College, Madison, WI
1991 – June 1998 Assistant Professor - Psychology
 Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

July 1998 - 2001 Associate Professor - Psychology
 Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
 Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

July 2001- 2005 Associate Professor - Psychology
 Division of Transplant Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

July 2005-June 2013 Professor - Psychology
 Division of Transplant Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

2005-2013 Associate to the Chief, Surgical Resident Education,
Department of Surgery, Medical college of WI, Milwaukee, WI

 2013-2022 Professor/Psychologist
Anesthesiology/Pain Management
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

2022-present Psychological Consultant
Organizational Development Consultants
Brookfield, WI


 2022-present Consultant/owner
Fresh Coast Health
Wauwatosa, WI

Other Educational Appointments:

1976 - 1985 Instructor of Workshops
Occupational Health Continuing Education University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas

 Professional Appointments:

1974 - 1977 Industrial Hygienist
 U.S. and Arkansas Department of Labor
Little Rock, Arkansas

1987 - 1992 Assistant Director
Marquette University Parenting Center,
Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Training, Coordinator and Program Development

1979 - 1981 Training Consultant for First Aid and Safety
 Baldwin Piano
Conway, Arkansas

1979 - 1983 Training Consultant for First Aid
A.O. Smith Corporation
Little Rock, Arkansas

1980 Consultant for Drug Education
Valmac Industries
Russellville, Arkansas

1981 Training Consultant
Nemo Vista Schools
Center Ridge, Arkansas

1981 Training Instructor
North Little Rock Community Center
North Little Rock, Arkansas

1984 - 1986 Educational Wellness Consultant
Maybelline Corporation
North Little Rock, Arkansas

1984 - 1986 Affiliate Faculty
 American Heart Association, Arkansas Chapter
Little Rock, Arkansas

1985 Wellness Program Consultant
 Southwestern Bell
Little Rock, Arkansas

1987 - 1988 Psychological Examiner, Psychological Corporation Collection of Normative Data for WPPSI-R
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1989 - 1992 Wellness Program Consultant
A.O. Smith Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(Developed employee health and wellness program for more than 300 employees)
2000-2006 Educational/QOL Consultant
Mentor Corporation
Santa Barbara, California
(Review study design and data analysis for medical device applications to FDA with focus on quality of life issues)

2002- Present Evaluator
Social Security Disability Determination
Social Security Administration
(Provide evaluation to Social Security regarding disability criteria)

2002-Present Special Government Employee
Food and Drug Administration
Medical Devices and Radiological Health
 (Consultant to FDA as FDA Advisory Panel Member)

2010-2019 State of Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board (Secretary)
 State of Wisconsin, Madison, WI



Hospital Staff Privileges

1991 - present Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
 Allied Health Professional Staff

1992 - present Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
 Allied Health Professional Staff

2011 – 2013 Community Memorial Hospital
Allied Health Professional Staff

2001 – 2004 Columbia St. Mary’s
Allied Health Professional Staff

1991 - 1998 Milwaukee County Medical Center
 Allied Health Professional Staff

Specialty Boards and Certification
1972-1978 Arkansas Teaching License # 431986879

1990-present Wisconsin License- Psychology #1542

1991-present Certificate, Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers, # 41291
(Involves meeting educational, clinical and supervision criteria)

1997-present Diplomat Certification, American Board of Forensics Examiners in Behavior Science and Psychology

1998-present Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ), Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) #157
(Certifies that standards are met for psychology boards in the US and Canada)

2001-present Diplomat in Behavioral Medicine, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy #1947

2010- 2020 Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board, Sect. 2011- present

2020-Present Wisconsin Psychological Assn. Board of Directors

2020-present Wisconsin Psychological Assn. Continuing Education Committee.

Awards and Honors

1967 Valedictorian, Cabot High School
 1970 Alpha Chi Honor Society
1983 Directory of Distinguished Americans
1984 American Red Cross Service Award
1985 Personalities of America
1987-88 Schmitt Fellowship (Awarded for academic excellence and potential as university faculty)
1987 Outstanding Women in America
1988 Finalist, American Society for Training and Development Dissertation Award
1993 Who's Who in Science & Engineering
1997 Diplomat, American Board of Forensics Examiners in Behavioral Science and Psychology
 1998 International Who’s Who of Professionals
  1. Outstanding Scholars of the Century, Marquette University
  1. Marquette University School of Education
Distinguished Alumni Award
  1. Graduation Address (presenter) Marquette University School of Education Graduation, May 2006.
2016 Wisconsin Delegate to ASPPB Midyear Meeting, Anchorage, AK

Memberships in Professional and Honorary Societies in Psychology

1987-present American Psychological Association
 1987-present Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy
1991-present Milwaukee Area Psychological Association
1991-present Wisconsin Psychological Association
 1991-present The Society of Behavioral Medicine
2002-2012 Association of Surgical Education
2015-present American society of Clinical Hypnosis
2015-present American Pain Society

Editorial Boards/Invited Reviewer

Nov/Dec-1994 Guest Editor
Grand Rounds at Froedtert Hospital, Vol. 1 (3), Milwaukee, WI.

1997-1998 Ad hoc Reviewer
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, Journal of the Association in Counseling of the American Counseling Association.

1997-present Ad hoc Reviewer
The Journal of Counseling Psychology, A Publication of the American Psychological Association

1999-present Ad hoc Reviewer
Psychological Reports: Perceptual and Motor Skills

1998-present Reviewer
Cancer: Interdisciplinary International Journal of the American Cancer Society
(Review several articles per year regarding breast and liver cancer psychological outcomes)

2001-present Editorial Board
Internet Journal of Mental Health

2005-present Reviewer
PsychCRITIQUES

2006-2007 Editorial Board
PsychCRITIQUES

2005-present Reviewer
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2007-present Editorial Board
The Open Psychology Journal

2010-present Reviewer
Journal of Surgery Education

2009-2013 Co-editor
MCW Department of Surgery Newsletter

2014 Reviewer for the 2014 AAMC Medical Education Meeting,

2015 Reviewer for the AAMC Medical Education Meeting for 2016.

2015 Editorial board member for Journal of Anesthesia and Patient Care, Annex Publisher.

2016 Editorial Board: Clinics in Surgery: Breast and Endocrine Surgery.
2019 Editorial Board: Clinics in Surgery


Invited Leadership and Committee Positions

National:
1995 - Present Psychological/Educational Consultant
 American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
(Projects include nationwide study on silicone implants and quality of life. Also provide Psychological assistance and advice to ASPS regarding breast implants and body dysmorphic disorder)

1998-Present Member of Research Agenda for a Science-Based Risk Management Program for Local Complications Associated with Breast Implants. Breast Implant Public Health Project, Washington, D.C.
(Review safety and efficacy documents regarding breast implants)

2001 – Present Member United States Food and Drug Administration Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee and The Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Washington, DC.
(Special appointment by FDA to review Quality of Life issues regarding Medical devices [implants]. Review of manufacturer data and sitting on FDA approval panel.)

Regional:
1984 - 1986 Affiliate Faculty
American Heart Association, Arkansas Chapter
Little Rock, Arkansas

1985 Judge
Arkansas State Science Fair and Junior Academy Papers
Conway, Arkansas.

2010-2014 State of Wisconsin – Psychology Examining Board Member

2010 Wisconsin Delegate to Association of State and Provisional Psychology Boards, Oct 13-17, Savannah, Georgia

2010-Present Secretary of Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board (Serving second term)


Local:
1981 Chair, Industrial Nursing Section
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)/
Governor's Safety Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.

1982 Co-Chair, Industrial Nursing Section
ASSE/Governor's Safety Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.

1983 Co-Chair, General Industry Section
ASSE/Governor's Safety Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas.

1984 Chair, Health Management and Fitness Section
ASSE/Governor's Safety Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1985 Co-Chair, Health Management and Fitness Section
ASSE/Governor's Safety Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas.

1988 Judge, Milwaukee Family Council Family Service Awards,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

1988-91 Chairperson, Babies and You, March of Dimes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  1. Search Committee for Director/Professor, Counseling Psychology, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

2004-present After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Medical and Community Advisory Board, Milwaukee, WI





Research Grants, Contracts, Awards, Projects

Peer Reviewed:
1983-84 $2,500 grant from Arkansas Society of Safety Engineers to conduct research on wellness programs in Arkansas. (Principal Investigator), University of Central Arkansas.

  1. $20,000 grant from A.O. Smith Corporation.
For parenting research and training
(Principal Investigator), Marquette University.
Results published.

  1. $1,500 grant from Delux Corporation Foundation.
For parent training to the community.
(Co-investigator), Marquette University Parenting Center.

1995 $8000 from American Society of Plastic Surgeons
For study of outcomes following breast surgery
 (Principal Investigator locally)
Medical College of Wisconsin

  1. $68,000 from Ehlenbach Foundation
For Self Care and Health Care Training for Transplant Nurses
(Principal Investigator)
Medical College of WI

2010 $50,000 grant, Froedtert Foundation
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills-Set Workshop
(Principal Investigator)
Breast Cancer Program of the Medical College of Wisconsin/
Froedtert Hospital

2011 $37,000 grant, Froedtert Foundation
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills-Set Workshop
(Principal Investigator)
Breast Cancer Program of the Medical College of Wisconsin/
Froedtert Hospital

2013 $10,000 funding- by Helen Murphy Gaudiosi
Integrative Medicine Programming at MCW
(Principal Investigator)






Invited Lectures/Workshops/Presentations/Site Visits

International:
1. "Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after Work-Related Trauma." American Psychological Association/National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health International Stress Conference, Washington, DC, 1992. (Presentation)

2. “Psychological Benefits of Breast Implants.” Therapeutic Products Directorate, Canada Health, Ottawa, Canada, January 2002
(Presented information regarding psychological outcomes related to silicone breast implants)

3. “Efficacy of Silicone Breast Implants.” Therapeutic Products Directorate, Canada Health, Ottawa, Canada, March 2005
(Presented information regarding psychological outcomes related to silicone breast implants)

National:
  1. "Protecting the Pregnant Employee." National Petroleum Refiners Assn., Dallas, TX, 1981. (Presentation)

  1. "Wellness at the Work-Site." Nabisco Foods Regional Conference, East Hampton, New Jersey, 1987. (Presentation)

  1. "Behavioral Approaches to the Management of Child & Adolescent Obesity." American Association for the Advancement of Science, Boston, Massachusetts, 1993. (Presentation)

  1. "Breast Implants: Science Gains the Upper Hand." Panel Discussion at American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 65th Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas, November, 1996. (Panel Presentation)

  1. “Psychopharmacology for the Non-Physician.” Greenbriar Psychiatric Hospital, Gadsden, Alabama, March 5, 1999. (On- day Workshop)

  1. “Benefits of Saline Implants.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration Hearings, Washington, D.C., March, 2000. (Testimony under oath)

  1. “Psychological Assessment of the Cosmetic Surgery Patient.” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Meeting. Los Angeles, CA, October 17, 2000. (Presentation)

  1. “Efficacy of Silicone Implants.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration Hearings, Washington, D.C., April, 2005.

  1. “Contemporary Psychological Issues for Plastic Surgery Nurses” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL, September, 2000. (Presentation)

  1. “Efficacy of Silicone Implants.” TPD, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada, September 2005.

  1. “Psychological Considerations for Plastic Surgery Nurses” ASPSN National Meeting, Chicago, IL. November, 2008.

  1. “Using Hypnosis and Relaxation in the Clinical Setting,” American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, Annual Convention, Seattle, WA. October 2009.

  1. “Managing the Difficult Patient” – Panel, American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada October 2010.

  1. “Why Donors Change their Minds” Radio Interview- KFI Talk Radio, November 13, 2010.

  1. “Core Essentials of a Successful Non-surgical Practice” American Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses Annual meeting. Denver, CO September 2011.



Regional:
1. "Drug and Alcohol Problems in Industry." Arkansas Governor's Safety Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1981. (Presentation)

2. "Health Risk Identification." Arkansas Governor's Safety Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1982. (Presentation)

3. "Stress in Everyday Life." Arkansas Federation of Water and Air Users, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1985. (Presentation)

4. "Conversion Disorders: Assessment and Treatment of Communication Swallowing Manifestations." Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 1993. (Workshop)

5. "Psychological Adjustment of the Hand Trauma Patient." Midwest Regional Association of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, 1993. (Presentation)

6. "Body Image and the Psychological Response to Breast Cancer." Oncology Nursing Association, Rockford, Illinois, November 1994. (Presentation)

7. "Caring for the Caregiver." Midwest District: American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses, Bloomington, Minnesota, April 1995. (Presentation)

8. "When There's a Problem: Coping with Difficult People and Situations." Midwest District: American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses, Bloomington, Minnesota, April 1995. (Presentation)

9. “Depression in Women: Recognition and Treatment.” Family Practice Physicians in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, May 1997. (Presentation)

10. “Stress in a Medical Practice.” Family Practice Physicians in Green Bay, Wisconsin, October 1997. (Presentation)

11. "Body Image and the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Patient." ASPRSN Regional Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1993. (Presentation)

12. "Psychological Response to Trauma." Channel 6 News, Chicago, IL, November 1994. (TV interview)

13. "Mood Across the Life Span in Women." Family Practice Physicians in Milwaukee and Madison, 1996-1997. (Presentation sponsored by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Offered three times.)

14. "Depression in Women." Family Practice Physicians in Madison, WI, February 1997. (Presentation, offered three times.)

15. “Coping with Breast Cancer Diagnosis.” Presented at Breast Cancer Symposium 2000 at Country Inn Hotel, Waukesha, Wisconsin, November 6, 1999 (Public Session). (Presentation)

16. “The Journey through Breast Cancer.” 2000 Breast Cancer Forum, Wisconsin Chapter, American Cancer Society, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 15, 2000. (Presentation)

17. “Cancer Counseling and the Role of the ATC.” Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association 2001 Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Milwaukee, WI, March 9, 2001. (Presentation)

18. “Improving Communication and Intimacy in Relationships.” National Kidney Foundation, Madison, WI, December 3, 2004. (Presentation)

19. “Improving Communication and Intimacy in Relationships.” National Kidney Foundation, Madison, WI, January 11, 2005. (Presentation)

20. “Psychological Considerations for the Practicing Plastic Surgeon.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, October 16, 2000. (Course)

21. “Psychological Considerations for the Practicing Plastic Surgeon.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL November 5, 2001. (Course)

22. “Psychological Considerations for the Practicing Plastic Surgeon. ”American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA October, 2004. (Course)

23. “Psychological Considerations for the Practicing Plastic Surgeon.” American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, September, 2005. (Course)

24. “Experiential Workshop: Mindfulness Meditation” Thrive Integrative Conference for Women’s Health, Lake Geneva, WI. October, 2012.

25. “Ethical Challenges” Continuing Education Workshop, MCW, Door County Institute, July 2021. 8 hours.


Local:
1. "Fundamentals of Occupational Health." Conway and Little Rock, Arkansas, 1975-78. (One week workshop, yearly)

2. "The Need for Health Education." Arkansas Federation of Water and Air Users, Industrial Environment Committee, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1976. (Presentation)

3. "Laboratory Safety in the Classroom." Arkansas Educational Association, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1976. (Presentation)

4. "Noise and Hearing." KETS, Channel 2, Educational Television, Conway, AR, 1977. (Presentation)

5. "Industrial Nursing and Occupational Health." Little Rock. Arkansas, 1977-78. (Presentation)

6. "Mutagens and Teratogens." Arkansas Association of Industrial Workers, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1978. (Presentation)

7. "Occupational Cancer." Little Rock, Arkansas, 1978. (Two day workshop)

8. "Pregnant Workers." KATV, Channel 7 News, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1979. (TV show)

9. "Drugs and Alcohol in Industry." Little Rock, Arkansas, 1979. (One-day workshop)

10. "The Pregnant Worker." Little Rock, Arkansas, 1979-80. (One-day workshop)

11. "Child Safety and Health." KARN Radio, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1981. (TV show)

12. "Drug and Alcohol Problems in Industry." Arkansas Governor's Safety Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1981. (Presentation)

13. "Artificial Respiration for Infants." KATV, Channel 7 Public Service Programming, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1981. (TV show)

14. "First Aid for Baby-Sitters and Child Care Givers." Conway and North Little Rock, Arkansas, 1981-83. (1½-day workshop)

15. "Accidents and Young Children." Conway, Arkansas, 1982. (One-day workshop)

16. "Wellness Programs for Industry." Arkansas Industrial Nursing Association, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1983. (Presentation)

17. "Work-Site Wellness." Arkansas Society of Safety Engineers, Little Rock, AR, 1985. (Presentation)

18. "Work-Site Wellness." Little Rock, Arkansas, 1985-86. (Presentation)

19. "Planning for Work-Site Wellness." Milwaukee Area Safety Council, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1988. (Presentation)

20. "Wellness in Business and Industry." Milwaukee Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1988. (Presentation)

21. "STAR Parenting." Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1988-89. (Eight-hour workshop, presented eight times)

22. "STAR Parenting." WISN Talk Radio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1990. (Radio show)

23. "Stress in the Workplace." Milwaukee Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1990. (Presentation)

24. "Child Management." TV-6, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1991. (TV show)

25. "Trends in Obesity Management." Wisconsin Dietetic Association, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1993. (Presentation)

26. "Clinical Benefits and Risks of Hypnosis." Channel 4 News, Milwaukee, WI, 1994. (TV interview)

27. “Stress and Cancer: Is There a Link?” Breast Cancer Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April, 1997. (Presentation)

28. “Recognizing Depression in the Primary Care Setting.” Family Practice Physicians in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May, 1997. (Presentation)

29. “Sexuality, Body Image, and Breast Cancer.” 1998 Breast Cancer Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 4, 1998. (Presentation)

30. “Swallowing Changes as Presenting Signs of Abuse in Adult and Pediatric Populations.” The Medical College of Wisconsin Swallow Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 15, 1998. ( Presentation co-sponsored by Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association.)

31. “Care for the Caregivers” and “Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness” for the American Liver Foundation Liver Disease and Treatment Update, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 19, 1998. (Presentation)

32. “The Journey through Breast Cancer” for Image Reborn Breast Reconstruction Support Group, Waukesha, Wisconsin, November 2, 1998. (Presentation)

33. “Recognizing and Approaching the Patient with ED.” (Presented five times to primary-care physicians in the Milwaukee area, 1999)

34. “Stress in the New Millennium.” Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, April, 1999. (Presentation)

35. “Psychological Issues in Sexual Dysfunction.” National Associate Society and National Medical and Dental Association Joint Annual Meeting, Lake Geneva, WI, August 5, 1999.

36. “Quality of Life Issues/Psychosocial Adjustment Following Diagnosis of Breast Cancer.” Presented at Breast Cancer Symposium 2000, Waukesha, Wisconsin, November 5, 1999. (Physicians and nurses attended and earned CEUs.)

37. “Communication in Relationships.” Image Reborn Breast Reconstruction Support Group, Waukesha, Wisconsin, May 1, 2000. (Presentation)

38. “Depression in the Head and Neck Cancer Patient.” Presented May 11, 2000, as part of a continuing course offered by the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin: Head and Neck Basic Concepts. (Presentation)

39. “Psychological Issues Facing the Breast Cancer Patient: Update for Nurses.” Waukesha County Technical Institute, November 10, 2000. (Presentation)

40. “Psychological Issues in the Breast Cancer Patient.” American Medical Women’s Association, Medical College of Wisconsin Chapter, Milwaukee, WI, February 2002. (Presentation)

41. “Quality of Life Issues/Psychosocial Adjustment Following Diagnosis of Breast Cancer.” Presented at Breast Cancer Symposium 2002, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2002. (Physicians and nurses attended and earned CEUs.)

42. “Recurrent Breast Cancer Issues for Mothers and Daughters.” Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, March 4, 2004. (Presentation)

43. “Improving Communication and Intimacy in Relationships.” National Kidney Foundation, Milwaukee, WI, October 20, 2004. (Presentation)

  1. “Improving Communication and Intimacy in Relationships.” National Kidney Foundation, Milwaukee, WI, November 3, 2004. (Presentation)

45. “Improving Communication and Intimacy in Relationships.” National Kidney Foundation, Madison, WI, December, 2004. (Presentation)

46. “Improving Communication and Intimacy in Relationships.” National Kidney Foundation, Madison, WI, January, 2005. (Presentation)

47. “Laughing your way to good health” Living Well Program, National Kidney Foundation, Milwaukee, WI, 2007 (presentation)

48. “Sexual Dysfunction in Chronic Disease Patients” National Kidney Foundation, Madison, WI, September, 2008. (Presentation)

  1. “Avoiding Burnout” Transplant Workers UW-Madison. Madison, WI, October. 2008. (Presentation)

  1. “Transplant Ethics” January Schwartz Rounds, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, March 2009. (Presentation)

  1. “Is it ‘Really’ Depression?” After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, West Allis, WI, January 2010. (Presentation)

  1. “Is it ‘Really’ Depression?” After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, West Allis, WI, April 2010. (Presentation)

  1. “The Psychological Evaluation of the Transplant Candidate”, FMLH August 2012.

  1. “Mindfulness and Wellness” Living Well Program, National Kidney Foundation, Milwaukee, WI, April, 2013.

  1. “Mindfulness and Wellness- Part 2” Living Well Program, National Kidney Foundation, Milwaukee, WI, April, 2014.

  1. “Psychosocial Benefits of Breast Reconstruction” Bra Day, FMLH Cancer Center, Oct. 15, 2014.

  1. “Integrative Mental Health and Pain Management” St John’s On the Lake. Milwaukee, WI. July 2015.

  1. “Integrative Mental Health and Pain Management for APNP’s”, Area NP Meeting, Maggiano’s Restaurant, Wauwatosa, WI. November, 2015.

  1. “Integrative Mental Health and Pain Management” Pain Education Day, Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa, WI. February, 2016.

  1. “Treating Pain and Trauma” Pain Education Day, Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa, WI. March, 2016. (Anderson, RC and deRoon-Cassini, T)

  1. Derse, Art & Anderson, R.C. Ethics Update for Mental Health Providers (two day course). Door County Summer Institutes, Egg Harbor, WI, July 2017.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Navigating Perception and Managing Expectations in a Changing Prescribing Environment: Addressing the need for an opioid taper and managing the patient from and integrative approach. Live Webnar, AAPM. August 10, 2017.

  1. Anderson, R.C. & Trost, S. Psychological Approaches to Pain Management. MCW PM & R Grand Rounds. Sept. 1, 2017.

  1. Peterson, Stacy & Anderson, R.C. Medication and Non-Pharmacological Approaches as Alternatives to Opioids. Advancing the Art and Science of Addiction Prevention and Treatment in WI, Madison, WI, Sept 14, 2017.

  1. Anderson, R.C. APA Suggestions to avoid Ethical Problems, The Anthony M. Kuchan Ethics Workshop for Psychologists, Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, Milwaukee, WI. Oct 6, 2017.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Oct. 26, 2017.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. March 1, 2018.

  1. Wilson, A, Anderson, R, Endrizzi, S. HRV Biofeedback Effectiveness in Pain Management, MCW Research Day, Sept. 24, 2018.

  1. Anderson, R.C., Managing Pain in the Opioid Epidemic Parts 1 and 2, International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses, Chicago, IL, Sept. 28, 2018.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Oct. 25, 2018.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. October 25, 2018.

  1. Anderson, R.C., MBMD Personality Styles and Communication, MCW Pain Fellows, March, 2019.

  1. Anderson, R.C., and Kirchen, MBMD Personality Styles and Communication, MCW Peds Anesthesia Fellows, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Oct. 25, 2018.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. October 25, 2018.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Spring 2019.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Spring, 2019.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Winter, 2020.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Winter 2020.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Winter, 2021.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Winter, 2021.
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  1. Anderson, R.C. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Winter 2022.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Winter, 2022.
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  1. Anderson, R.C. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Jan. 2023.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. Jan. 2023..





Medical College of Wisconsin Committees

1996-2013 Member, Committee for Review of Liver Transplant Patients

1997-2012 Member, Admissions Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin

  1. Member, Women’s Faculty Council, Medical College of Wisconsin

1999-2001 Member, MCW Faculty Council

2000-2003 Member, MCW Tobacco Control Program Committee
(Reviewed internal grant application for distribution of tobacco settlement funds)
1999-present Member, FMLH/MCW Breast Care Team

2004-2013 Member, Curriculum Committee for the Education of Surgical Residents
(Developing educational curriculum for surgery residents)

2014-present FMLH Ethics Committee member.

2015 Neurosciences Service Line Steering Committee, Strategic Planning for Chronic Headache Program.

2016-present Comprehensive Pain Management Strategy Planning
2017-present Subcommittee of Pain Management Strategy Committee (Spinal Cord Stimulation).

2015-2016 Psychology Internship Planning Committee, Psychiatry



Medical College of Wisconsin Teaching Activities

Graduate Student Education (Students from Marquette University):
1994-1997 Supervision of Louise Thorin, MS, Psychometrics and Practica
1997-1998 Supervision of Marge Jacques, MS, Practica
1997-1998 Supervision of Anne Hebner, MS, Internship
1999-2000 Supervision of Susan Stacey, MS, Internship
2001-2002 Supervision of Nate Pruitt, MS, Practica
2000-2001 Supervision of Cindy Soliday McRoy, MS, Internship
2001-2002 Supervision of Cindy Soliday McRoy, Ph.D. Post Doc Fellow
2001-2003 Supervision of Michael Matson, MS, Internship and Practica
2003-2004 Supervision of JoEllen Koslowski, MS, Practica
2004-2005 Supervision of Shauna Fuller, MSW, Practica
2004-2005 Supervision of Matt Drymolski, BS, Practica
2005-2006 Supervision of Jessica Tull, MA, Practica
2005-2005 Supervision of Karla Felske, MS. Practica
  1. Supervision of Sara Trost, Ph.D. Post Doc Fellow
  1. Supervision of Jessica Thull, MS, Practica
2006 Spring Supervision of Terri DeWalt, MS, Practica
  1. Supervision of Rebecca Mayer MA, Practica
2006-2007 Supervision of Matt Drymolski, MA, Graduate Assistant
2007-2008 Supervision of Andrea Thompson, BA, Practica
2007-2008 Supervision of Sara Hagerty, MA, Practica
2007-2008 Supervision of Julie K. Janecek, MS, Practica
2008-2009 Supervision of Jason Levine, MS, Practica
2008-2009 Supervision of Terri deRoon, Ph.D., Post Doc Fellow
2009-Spring Supervision of Mary Fitzpactrick, MS, Assessment Practica
2009-2011 Supervision of Lee Hildabrand, MA, Practica
2009-2010 Supervision of Josh Dolan, MA, Assessment Practica
2009-2011 Supervision of Abbey Valvano, MS, Practica
2009-2010 Supervision of Kelly Moore, MS, Practica
2009-2010 Supervision of Eric Everson, MA, Assessment Practica
2009-2012 Supervision of Annette Wilson, MA, Practica and AODA
2010-2011 Supervision of Nichelle Rothberg, MA. Practica
2010-2012 Supervision of Angie Wendorf, MS, Practica
2010-2011 Supervision of David Phelps, MA, Practica
2010-2012 Supervision of Megan Petrick, MS, Practica
2011-2012 Supervision of Erin Quasney, MS, Practica
2011-2012 Supervision of Jason, Levine, Ph.D. Post Doc Fellowship
2011-2012 Supervision of Joshua Dolan, MA, Internship
2011-2012 Supervision of Alissa Butts, MS, Practica
2011-2012 Supervision of Amitha Gumidyala, MS, Practica
2012-1013 Supervision of Sara Berentsen, MS, Practica
2012-2013 Supervision of Ajeng Puspitasari, MS, Practica
2012-2013 Supervision of Teni Davoudian, MS, Practica
2012-2013 Supervision of Josh Hunt, MA, Practica
2013-2016 Supervision of Annette Wilson, MA, Practica
2013-2014 Supervision of Jessica McClintock, MA, Practica
2013-2014 Supervision of Julia Rubinshteyn, MS, Practica
2014-2015 Supervision of Jodi Bertsch, MSW, MS, Practica
2014-2015 Supervision of Tim Geier, MS Practica
2015-2016 Supervision of Amanda Donath, MS, Practica
2015-2016 Supervision of Samantha Chesney, MS, Practica
2015-2016 Supervision of Stephanie Potts, MS, Practica, Marquette Unviersity
2016-2017 Supervision of Philip Cooke, MA, Practica, Marquette University
2016-2018 Supervision of Michelle Ghaffari, MS, Practica, Marquette University
2016-2017 Supervision of Megan Gaschk, MS, Practica, WI School of Professional Psychology
2017-2018 Supervision of Jeremy Connely, MA, Practica, Marquette University
2017-2018 Supervision of Emily Kalscheur, MS, WI School of Professional Psychology
2018-2019 Supervision of Nicole Meyer, BS, Practica, Cardinal Stritch University
2018-2019 Supervision of Michelle Prescott Laufer, MS, Practica, WI School of Professional Psychology
2018-2019 Supervision of Kristin Sobieray-Brunner, LMFT, Practica, WI School of Professional Psychology

(Supervision requires assignment of cases, teaching, one-on-one supervision, progress reports to Marquette University and observation of graduate student with patient/client.)

1991, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 Instruction of Graduate Course in Psychopharmacology at Marquette University

1990- present Served on numerous Doctoral Qualifying Exams and Ph.D. Dissertation Committees
(This involves review of the proposal with feedback followed by attendance at proposal meeting then review of dissertation and attendance at defense for dissertations and submission of qualifying questions and scoring of doctoral qualifying exams.)

Chair of 1 Masters Thesis and 2 Masters level exams

2009-2010 Chair of Dissertation for Lee Hildebrand, MA, PhD student, Marquette University
2015-2017 Co chair of Dissertation for Annette Wilson, MA, Ph.D. candidate Marquette University


Faculty Development/Continuing Medical Education:

January 2002 Visiting Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX.
Topics presented:
  • Psychological Implications in the Plastic Surgery Patient
  • Psychological Issues in the Breast Cancer Patient
  • Evaluating and Treating the Transplant Patient
  • Psychological Issues in the Surgery Patient
  • Psychological Issues in Wound Healing

October 7, 2014 Visiting Professor at University of Chicago Medical School, Department of Surgery
Topics presented:
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Time Management for Residents
  • Stress Management for Residents



MCW Students, Faculty, Residents or Fellows Advised:
1991-present Numerous Grand Rounds presentations at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, West Allis Memorial Hospital and Waukesha Memorial Hospital

2001-present Preceptor for Medical Ethics, second-year Medical Students

2001-2013 Psychological in-service education to Transplant Nurse Coordinators

2001-2013 Supervision of patient psychological issues with medical students and residents on Transplant rotation

2003-2013 Supervision of fourth-year medical students participating in the Women’s Health Selective. (usually have 2 students 1-2 days per month)

2008 Small Group Facilitator for Psychiatry Interviewing Class for second- year Medical Students.

2010 Mentor First Year Medical Student with Pathway Project.
2012 Mentor First year Medical Student in Pathway Project
2020-2022 Pathways Mentor

Program Development

2002-2013 Director, Psychological Services, Transplant Surgery
  • Development of a comprehensive program of evaluation and psychosocial preparation of the prospective liver transplant patient. (This involves assessment of patient, development of patient education program, group psychotherapy, administration of AODA program and individual management of patients throughout the process.)

  • Development of a comprehensive evaluation and support program for living donor program.
(Included psychological assessment, education and preparation of the living donor. Includes psychological protocols for related, non-related and good-Samaritan donors)

Develop and coordination, Wellness Program for post transplant patients. (Living Well)
(Includes working with The National Kidney Foundation to develop and implement a comprehensive Wellness Program for patients who have received organ transplants)

2004-2013 Associate Curriculum Director, Surgery Education
Assist Chief of Surgery Education in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Resident Curriculum.

2007-2013 Started weekly SMART Recovery for Transplant Patients.

2011-Present Chair of committee to investigate and develop
Integrative Medicine at MCW
2018- present Alternate Representative to Faculty Counsel from Anesthesiology.

Community/Lay Public Teaching Activities

  1. Instructor of First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross,
Little Rock, Arkansas

1977-1985 Instructor of CPR, American Heart Association,
Little Rock, Arkansas

Bibliography

Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers:
1. Anderson RC. Preventing health problems in pregnant workers, The Personnel Administrator, November 1979; 24(11): 43-44.

2. Anderson, RC. Protecting the pregnant employee, Professional Safety, July 1981; 26: 27-28.

3. Anderson, RC. Recognition of drug and alcohol use and abuse, Occupational Health Nursing, September, 1981; 29: 25-6.

4. Anderson, RC. A primer for protecting the pregnant worker, Personnel Administrator, August 1983; 28(8) 61-64.

5. Anderson, RC, Anderson KE. Day care: Social, emotional and intellectual effects, Journal of Occupational Health Nursing, June 1984; 32(6):301-306.

6. Anderson, RC. To have a healthy baby: Don't. . ., Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nursing, October 1985; 33(10):504-507, 527-30.

7. Anderson, RC, Anderson, KE. Effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, February 1986; 34(2): 88-91.

8. Anderson, RC, Fox, RA. Ethical issues in health education and wellness, Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nursing, May 1987; 35(5): 220-3, 246-8.

9. Anderson, RC, Anderson, KE. Organization and planning of the corporate wellness program, Professional Safety, March, 1988; 33(3): 13-16.

10. Anderson, RC, Fox, RA. Health education and the developmentally disabled, Journal of the Multi-handicapped Person, December, 1988; 1(4): 327-333.

11. Anderson, RC, Fox, RA. A work-site parenting program, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Journal, February, 1990; 38(2): 59-61.

12. Anderson, RC, Anderson, KE. Success and failure attributions in smoking cessation among men and women, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Journal, April, 1990; 38(4): 180-185.

13. Fox, RA, Fox, TA, Anderson, RC. Measuring the effectiveness of the STAR parenting program with parents of young children, Psychological Reports. 1991; 68: 35-40.

14. Anderson, RC, Anderson, KE. Work-site health promotion: The benefits of providing personal health status feedback and education programs to employees, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Journal, February, 1991; 39(2): 57-61.

15. Fox, RA, Anderson, RC, Fox, T, Rodriguez, MA* STAR parenting: A model for helping parents effectively deal with behavioral difficulties. Young Children, September, 1991; 46(6): 54-60.

16. Grunert, BK, Devine, CA, Matloub, HS, Sanger, JR, Yousif, NJ, Anderson, RC, Roell, SM. Psychological adjustment following work-related hand injury: 18 month follow-up. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1992; 29, 6:537- 542.

17. Anderson, RC. The need to modify health education programs for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, June 1993; 5(2): 95-108.

18. Anderson, RC, Anderson KE. Work-site health promotion at a brown bag lunch program: Positive changes result. Psychological Reports, 1994; 74, 607-610.

19. Larson, DL, Anderson, RC, Maksud, D, Grunert, BK. What influences the public perception of silicone breast implants? Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, August, 1994; 318-325.

20. Anderson, RC, Maksud, D. Psychologic adjustment to reconstructive surgery. Nursing Clinics of North America, 1994; 29:4, 711-724.

21. Anderson, RC, Larson, DL, Reconstruction and augmentation patients' reaction to the media coverage of silicone gel-filled implants: Anxiety evaluated. Psychological Reports, 1995; 76,1323-1330.

22. Anderson, RC, Larson, DL. Patient concerns related to the impact of the media coverage relating to silicone implants: A review. Plastic Surgical Nursing, 1995; 15:2.

23. Maksud, DP, Anderson, RC. Psychological dimensions of aesthetic surgery: Essentials for nurses. Plastic Surgical Nursing, 1995; 15 (3): 137-144. (Designated Outstanding Article of the Year by ASPRSN)

24. Yousif, NJ, Dzwierzynski, WW, Anderson, RC, Matloub, HS, Sanger, JR. Complications and salvage of an ectopically replanted thumb. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996; 97(3), 1-4.

25. Anderson, RC, Kaczmarek, B. Psychological well-being of the breast reconstruction patient: A pilot study. Plastic Surgical Nursing, 1996; 16 (3): 185-188.

26. Anderson, RC, Matloub, H, and Dzwierzynski, WW. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy/ conversion disorder. Psychological Reports, 1996; 79, 1043-1046.

27. Anderson, RC. Aesthetic surgery and psychosexual issues. Aesthetic Surgery Quarterly. Winter, 1996; 16 (4): 227-229.

  1. Anderson, RC, Grunert, BK. A cognitive behavioral approach to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder after work-related trauma. Professional Safety: Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers, 1997; 42(11): 39-42. [ASSE Technical Forum]

  1. Mowlavi A, Lille S, Andrews K, Yoshar S, Schoeller T, Weschelberger G, Anderson RC. Psychiatric patients who desire aesthetic surgery: Identifying the problem patients. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2000; 44(1), 97-106.

  1. Anderson RC. Body dysmorphic disorder: Recognition and treatment. Plastic Surgical Nursing, 2003: 23(3), 125-128.

  1. Anderson RC, Franke, K.* Psychological adjustment of head and neck cancer patients Internet Journal of Mental Health, 2004, 1(2), 1-9.

  1. Anderson, RC, Kaczmarek, BA. The importance of promoting health in the workplace. The Internet Journal of Academic Physician Assistants, 2004, 4(1).

  1. Anderson, RC. Menopause: A review of the practitioner’s guide. PsychCRITIQUES, 2005, 50(24).

  1. Anderson, RC. Mothers daughters and breast cancer. PsychCRITIQUES, 2005, 50(51).

  1. Anderson, RC. Understanding the personal impact of breast cancer. PsychCRITIQUES, 2006, 51(28).

  1. Fuller, Shauna*, Anderson, RC. Adjustment issues related to bilateral prophylactic mastectomy in women at elevated risk of developing breast cancer. Plastic Surgery Nursing, 2006 26(2), 60-65.

  1. Anderson, RC, Cunningham, B., Tafesse, E., Lenderking, WR. Validation of the Breast Evaluation Questionnaire. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2006, 118(3), 597-602.

  1. Weigelt, JA, Simpson, DE, Anderson, RC, Brasel, KJ, Redlich, PN. A PGY 1 curriculum: Meeting a need for changing times. Current Surgery, 2006, 63(6), 410-417.

  1. Anderson, RC. Meeting the needs for psychopharmacology information for clinicians who are not medically trained. PsychCRITIQUES, 2007, 52(13).

  1. Bajaj JS, Saeian K, Hafeezullah M, Franco J, Thompson A, Anderson RC. Failure to Fully Disclose During Pretransplant Psychological Evaluation in Alcoholic Liver Disease: A Driving Under the Influence Corroboration Study. Liver Transplantation 14:1632-1636, 2008.


  1. Webb, TP, Weigelt, JA, Redlich, PR, Anderson, RC, Brasel, KJ, Simpson, D. Protected Block Curriculum Enhances Learning During General Surgery Residency Training. Arch Surg, 2009, 144 (2), 160-166.

  1. Levine, J*, Anderson, RC. Preoperative Assessment of Eating Disorders in Plastic Surgery Patients. Plastic Surgery Nursing, 2009, 29 (1), 60-63.


  1. Trost S*, Anderson RC. A Primer on Suicide for Nurses in Plastic Surgery. Plastic Surgical Nursing, January-March 2010. 30(1).

  1. Hildebrand, LE*. , Anderson, RC. Hypnosis and Relaxation in the Context of Plastic Surgery Nursing, Plastic Surgical Nursing, January-March 2011. 31(1).

  1. Cohen, M*, Anderson, R.C., Jensik, K, Xiang, Q., Pruszynski, J., Walker, A. Communication Between Breast Cancer Patients and Their Physicians About Breast Related Body Image Issues. Plastic Surgery Nursing, July-September 2012. 32(3).

  1. Gribovskaja-Rupp*, I., Redlich, P.R., Treat, R., Webb, T. Anderson, R.C. Teaching Oral and Powerpoint Presentation Skills for the Surgical Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conference Presentation. MedEdPORTAL. 2013.


  1. Anderson, RC., Trost, ST, Cronin, DC. Psychosocial and Substance Abuse Criteria Among Liver Transplant Centers. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. Submitted.

  1. Anderson, RC., Jensik, K., Peloza, D. Walker, A. Use of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills and Management of Psychosocial Stress with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients. Plastic Surgery Nursing, Oct.-Dec. 2013. 33(4).

  1. Hildebrand, L, Melchert, T., Anderson, RC.(2014) Impression Management During Evaluation and Psychological Reactions Post-Donation of Living Kidney Donors. Transplant Surgery.

  1. Webb, TR., Codner, P., Paul, J., Anderson, RC., Treat, R., and Redlich, PR. (2014). Surgery Residency Curriculum Exam Scores Predict Future ABSITE Performance. Journal of Surgical Education.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Fooling Ourselves and Not Even Knowing It. PsycCRITIQUES. 2015.

  1. Anderson, R.C., Endrizzi, S. Wilson, A. A Mulitdisciplinary Approach Leads to a Successful Outcome in a Marginally Acceptable Spinal Cord Stimulator Patient. Submitted to Pain, March 2016.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Women’s Health in the United States, . PsycCRITIQUES, October 17, 2016, Vol. 61, No 42, Article 8.

  1. Anderson, R.C. Career Success of Women in Academic Psychiatry: Their Journey and Advice. PsyCRITIQUES, January 16, Vol. 62, No. 3, Article 7.

  1. Anderson, R.C. and Trost, S. Integrated Mental Health and Pain Control. WPA Newsletter, Summer 2021.
  2. Anderson, R.C. Assessment of the Pain Patient. MCW Psychology Resident Didactic. October 25, 2018.



Books, Chapters & Reviews:
1. Anderson RC. Promoting Employee Health: A Guide for Worksite Wellness, Chicago: American Society of Safety Engineers, 1986.

2. Anderson, RC. Promoting Employee Health: A Guide for Worksite Wellness, (2nd Edition) Chicago: American Society of Safety Engineers, 1999.

3. Anderson, RC, Fox, RA, Rotatori, A: Health Issues. In Matson and Marchetti, Developmental Disabilities: A Life Span Approach. Philadelphia: Grune and Stratton, 1988.

4. Anderson, RC, Fox, RA: Behavioral Treatment Approaches. Obesity in Children and Youth. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1989.

5. Anderson, RC. Psychological Benefits of Augmentation Mammoplasty. Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art. Spear, Little, and Wood, Eds. Lippincott-Raven, Inc. (1998)

6. Anderson, RC. Psychological Adjustment of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient. In: Close L, Larson DL, Shah JP. Essentials of Head and Neck Oncology. New York: Thiema Medical & Scientific Publishing, 1998.

7. Anderson, RC and Franke, KA*: Psychological Benefits of Augmentation Mammoplasty. Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 2nd Edition. Spear, Little, and Wood, Eds. Lippincott-Raven, Inc. (2006).

  1. Anderson, RC and Levine, J.*: Psychological Benefits of Augmentation Mammoplasty. Surgery of the Breast: Principles and Art, 3nd Edition. Spear, Little, and Wood, Eds. Lippincott-Raven, Inc. 2010.

  1. Levine, J. C., & Anderson, R. C. (2015). Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders. In B.L. Burke, S.E. Trost, T. deRoon-Cassini, M.T. Nietzel, E.A. McCauley, D.A. Bernstein, & M.L. Speltz, Abnormal Psychology (2nd ed.). Solon, OH: Academic Media Solutions. (2015).

  1. Trost, S., Seipel, Matthew, Kalscheur, Emily & Anderson, Rebecca C. (2018) Refractory Headache or Refractory Patient? Issues of Locus of Control in Chronic Daily Headache, In A Comprehensive Guide to Evaluation and Management; Editor(s) name(s): Mark W. Green, Robert Cowan, Fred Freitag, Springer Publishing.



*Denotes student mentoring

Editorials/Letters to the Editor/Other:

1. Anderson, RC. Protecting children in the home. Arkansas Gazette, May 1982.

2. Anderson, RC. Anderson KE: Protecting the pregnant employee: Personnel's role. Personnel Advisory Bulletin, March, 1983.

3. Anderson, RC. Promote employee health with on-site programs. Office Systems 87, July 1987.

4. Anderson, RC. Worksite Health Promotion: The Benefits of Providing Personal Health Status Feedback to Employees. Dissertation Abstracts International. Vol 49 (Pt 1) 3658, June 1989.

5. Anderson, RC. Day care: Does it weaken the bond between mother and child? Children's House/Children's World, December 1991.

6. Anderson, RC., Grunert, BK, Dzwierzynski, WW. Medical and psychological treatment of acute hand trauma. Grand Rounds at Froedtert Hospital, November/December, 1994.

7. Larson, DL, Anderson, RC, Maksud, D, Grunert, BK. What influences public perceptions of silicone breast implants? Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 94, 318-325. In: Breast Diseases: A Yearbook Quarterly, Mosby-Year Book, Inc.

Video, Syllabi, or Other Teaching/Educational Material

1. Anderson, RC: Manual: Protecting the Pregnant Worker, Arkansas Department of Labor, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1977.

2. Anderson, KE, Anderson, RC: Video: Hazard Communication Training, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce, Little Rock, Arkansas. 1988.

3. Anderson, RC: [Online CEU Course] Assessment of the Cosmetic Surgery Patient, ASPRN, 2000. (Development of CEU course for plastic surgery nurses)

4. Anderson, RC: Development of three 1 hour CEU courses and one 3 hour CEU course for CE 4U Therapists, 2002. (Development of CEU courses for online education. Includes outline of course, goals and objectives and exam. CE 4U is approved by the American Psychological Association to provide continuing education training)

5. Anderson, RC: Relaxation Sampler, Instructional CD developed to train nurses in the use of relaxation strategies in the office and hospital setting, 2003. (Involves writing script and recording in studio of CD to be used by nurses to demonstrate relaxation strategies to use with patients.)

6. Anderson, RC: Relaxation, Four part CD with instruction in relaxation and a brief relaxation exercise and a longer guided imagery exercise. Part of a Grant from Ehlenbach Foundation for Self Care in Health Care. 2007. (Involves writing script and recording in studio of CD)

7. Anderson, RC: Relaxation, Five part CD with instruction in relaxation and a brief relaxation exercise and a longer guided imagery exercise for Dysphonia and Spasmodic Torticollia, 2010. (Involves writing script and recording in studio of CD)

8. Anderson, RC: Expressive Meditation CD, 2012.


  1. Anderson, RC: Guided Imagery for Pain Management, 2015. Two digital recordings.

  1. Anderson, RC: Autogenic Relaxation (digital imagery recording) 2016.


Numerous syllabi and training materials developed but not published:
  • Psychopharmacology Syllabi
  • Health Psychology Syllabi
  • Behavioral Health Syllabi
  • Ethics for Psychologists

Abstracts
Peer Reviewed:
1. Anderson, RC, Grunert, BK: Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder after work-related trauma. American Psychological Association/National Institute of Safety and Health Conference. Washington, DC: November, 1992.

2. Grunert, BK, Anderson, RC: Psychological adjustment following work-related hand trauma. American Psychological Association/ National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Washington, DC: November, 1992.

3. Anderson, RC: Behavior management of child & adolescent obesity. American Association for Advancement of Science. Boston, MA:
February, 1993.

4. Larson, DL, Anderson, RC, Maksud, D, Grunert, BK: Public perception of silicone breast implants. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Conference. Philadelphia, PA: May, 1993.

5. Anderson. RC, Kulpa, J: Conversion disorders: Assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing manifestations. Wisconsin Speech, Language, and Hearing Assn. Stevens Point, WI: May, 1993.

6. Anderson, RC: The psychological response of the breast reconstruction patient. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA: September, 1993.

7. Anderson, RC: The psychological benefits of reconstruction and augmentation with saline implants. US Food and Drug Administration Hearings Regarding Saline Implants, Washington DC: June, 1994.

8. Anderson, RC. Body image and the plastic and reconstructive surgery patient, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Convention, San Diego, California: September, 1994.

9. Anderson, RC, Larson, DL. The psychological benefits of breast reconstruction, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Convention, San Diego, CA: September, 1994.

10. Anderson, RC. The psychological advantages of breast reconstruction, American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Convention, Atlanta, Georgia: February, 1995

11. Anderson, RC. Psychological assessment of the silicone explant patient. American Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Annual Convention, Montreal, Canada: October, 1995.

12. Anderson, RC, Matloub, HS, Dzwierzynski, WW. RSD or conversion disorder: A case study. Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: June, 1996.

13. Anderson, RC, Sanger, JR, Larson, DL. Is there a "typical" silicone explant patient? Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Convention, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: June, 1996.

14. Anderson, RC. Psychological issues related to the process of breast reconstruction. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas: November, 1996.

15. Anderson, RC. Relaxation training in the office setting. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas: November, 1996.

16. Anderson, RC. Forensic hypnosis. American College of Forensic Examiners Annual Convention, San Diego, California: December, 1996.

17. Anderson, RC. Stress in the modern world. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses Annual Convention, San Francisco, California: September, 1997.

  1. Anderson, RC. Psychological evaluation of the cosmetic surgery patient. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Outcomes Study Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, July 1997.

19. Anderson, RC. Psychological profile of teenagers with paradoxical vocal fold disorder. World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Acapulco, Mexico, July 21-26, 1998.

20. Anderson, RC. & Pitt, S.* Psychosocial adjustment to head and neck cancer. World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Acapulco, Mexico, July 21-26, 1998.

  1. Anderson, RC.& Pitt, S.* Assessment and treatment of alcohol-abusing liver transplant patients in an effort to reduce recidivism. World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, Acapulco, Mexico, July 21-26, 1998.

  1. Anderson, RC. Worksite wellness. International Society of Behavioral Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark, August, 1998.

  1. Anderson, RC. & Pitt, S.* Psychological profiles of teenagers with paradoxical vocal fold disorder, International Society of Behavioral Medicine, Copenhagen, Denmark, August, 1998.

  1. Anderson, RC. Psychological issues of teenagers with paradoxical vocal fold disorders: Four cases. Society of Psychosomatic Medicine, Vancouver, Canada, March 1999.

  1. Anderson, RC. Psychological evaluation of the cosmetic surgery patient. Twelfth Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, San Francisco, June, 1999.

  1. Anderson, RC. Marital satisfaction and body image issues following reconstruction. Twelfth Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, San Francisco, June, 1999.

27. Anderson, RC. Psychosocial Adjustment Following Diagnosis of Breast Cancer. Presented at Breast Cancer Symposium 2003 at Milwaukee Athletic Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 14, 2003.

28. Anderson, RC. Quality of Life and Adjustment Following Diagnosis of Breast Cancer. Wisconsin Association of Behavioral Health Services at Country Inn Hotel, Waukesha, Wisconsin, November 14, 2003.

29. Anderson, RC, Psychological Adjustment to Breast Cancer, Wisconsin Psychological Association Annual Convention, Middleton, WI, April 1, 2004.

30. Anderson, RC, Johnson, CP and Franco, J, Psychological Factors In Liver Transplantation: How Are U.S. Centers Evaluating Them? AASLD, November 12, 2005.

31. Brown, K. Whitehouse, J. Sato, T. Webb, T. Anderson, RC. Simpson, DE. Weigelt, JA. Redlich, P. Protected intern curriculum: Assessing the gains and losses. Wisconsin Surgical, October, 2007.

32. Bajaj, M, Hafeezullah, M, Thompson, A,* Franco, J, Anderson, RC. Deception during psychological evaluation for liver transplant in alcoholic cirrhosis: A DUI corroboration study. AASLD, November, 2007.

33. Anderson, RC, Treat, R, Redlich, PR. Improving Presentation Skills Among PGY 1 Surgery Residents. Association of Surgery Education, April 2010, San Antonio, TX.

34. Walters, J., Anderson, R., Redlich, P., Walker, A. Time Management during Residency: Crafting Work/Life Balance. Association of Surgery Education, March 2011. Boston, MA.

34. Cohen, M*. Anderson, RC., Jensik, K., Walker, A. Communication Between Breast Cancer Patients and Their Physicians About Breast Related Body Image Issues. Abstract and poster presented at Americal Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses Conference 2011, Denver, CO. Won First Place in Poster Competition.

35. Anderson, RC., Jensik, K., Dolan, J*., Walker, A. Study Analyzing the Use of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Set and Psychological Stress Among Breast Cancer Patients. MCW Research Day. Sept. 12, 2012.

36. deRoon-Cassini, T.A., Anderson, R. & Rusch, M. Integration of an Advanced Training Program into a Health Psychology Practice. Association for Psychology in Academic Health Centers 6th National Conference, Nashville, TN. Jan. 2013.

37. Anderson, R., Jensik, K., Walker, A. Use of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Set and Psychosocial Stress with Breast Cancer Patients. American Psychosocial Oncology Annual Conference. Feb. 2013. Huntington Beach, CA.

38. Anderson, R., Jensik, K., Walker, A. Mindfulness Skills Prove Effective in Addressing Psychosocial Stress with Breast Cancer Patients. 11th Annual International Mindfulness Scientific Conference. April 2013. Norwo0od, MA.

39. Anderson, R., Jensik, K., Walker, A. Study Analyzing the Use of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Set and Psychosocial Stress with Breast Cancer Patients. Association of Oncology Social Work Annual Meeting. June 2013. San Diego, CA.

40. Anderson, RC., Jensik, K., Walker, AP., and Pelosa, D*. Mindfulness Skills Prove Effective in Addressing Psychosocial Stress with Breast Cancer Patients. Office of Research MCW. Research Day. Sept. 2013.

41. Anderson, RC. Crucial Conversations: When, Where, Who and How. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA, October, 2013.

42. Anderson, RC. Mindfulness in Medicine, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, October, 2014.

43. Wilson, A*. & Anderson, RC., DSM 5: The Morphing of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL, October, 2014.

44. Anderson, R. C. & Wilson, A*. Pain Management for Psychologists, Wisconsin Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Middleton, WI, April, 2015.

  1. Anderson, RC. Integrative Health Care for Plastic Surgery Nurses, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA, October, 2015.
  2. Anderson, RC. Treatment of the Chronic Pain Patient with a History of Trauma. American Psychological Association annual Meeting, Denver CO. August 2016.

  1. Hurley, R, Adams, M., Anderson, R.C. , Sperry, J. , Embracing the Porcupine of Change, American Academy of Pain Medicine, Orlando, FL March 19, 2017.


  1. Anderson, R., Trost, S., Hurley, R., Jiang, K., Endrizzi, S., Kirchen, G., Clark, R., Toigo*, M., Tarawneh, Z. (2018, March). Spinal cord stimulator trial outcomes related to increased steps and improved sleep as predictors of success. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Pain Society, Anaheim, CA. (Presenter: Clark)

  1. Trost, S. E., & Anderson, R. C. (2019, April). A New Age for the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Non-Opioid Therapies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Wisconsin Psychological Association, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

  1. Anderson, R. C. (2019, April). Emerging Trends in Psychology Careers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Wisconsin Psychological Association, Wisconsin Dells, WI.




*Denotes student mentoring

Research Grants, Contracts, Awards, Projects

Peer Reviewed:
1983-84 $2,500 grant from Arkansas Society of Safety Engineers to conduct research on wellness programs in Arkansas. (Principal Investigator), University of Central Arkansas.

  1. $20,000 grant from A.O. Smith Corporation.
For parenting research and training
(Principal Investigator), Marquette University.
Results published.

  1. $1,500 grant from Delux Corporation Foundation.
For parent training to the community.
(Co-investigator), Marquette University Parenting Center.

1995 $8000 from American Society of Plastic Surgeons
For study of outcomes following breast surgery
 (Principal Investigator locally)
Medical College of Wisconsin

  1. $68,000 from Ehlenbach Foundation
For Self Care and Health Care Training for Transplant Nurses
(Principal Investigator)
Medical College of WI


2010 $50,000 grant, Froedtert Foundation
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills-Set Workshop
(Principal Investigator)
Breast Cancer Program of the Medical College of Wisconsin/
Froedtert Hospital

2011 $37,000 grant, Froedtert Foundation
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills-Set Workshop
(Principal Investigator)
Breast Cancer Program of the Medical College of Wisconsin/
Froedtert Hospital

2013 $10,000 funding- by Helen Murphy Gaudiosi
Integrative Medicine Programming at MCW
(Principal Investigator)

2019 $20,000 Ehlenbach Foundation

2020 IRB approval and verbal commitment for funding for VR Inpatient study
Inception Health, PI $8,000

2020 Study of Central Sensitation and SCS
Submitted to Nevro, Co-PI
$97,000

2020 $20,000 Ehlenbach Foundation

2021 $20.000 Ehlenbach Foundation

Legal Work

United States Department of Justice.
(The United States Department of Justice requested assistance in evaluating silicone implant cases filed against US Medical Corp physicians.)

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