Richard G. Hoffman, Ph.D. - MED - Duluth, University of Minnesota
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Richard G. Hoffman, Ph.D.


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Contact Information

Phone: 218-726-8874
Fax: 218-726-6235

Email:

rhoffman@d.umn.edu

Address:

111 SMed 1035 University Drive Duluth, Mn 55812




Associate Professor
Associate Dean for Education and Curriculum

Research

Current research interests are in neuropsychological assessment and neuropsychological test construction, with a particular interest in post-concussion sequelae, the neuropsychological response to stress, and cognitive and emotional responses to head injury.

Education

1971  B.S. in Psychology, Michigan State University

1974  M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Long Island University

1976-77  APA-approved Internship in Clinical and Pediatric Psychology, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital, Oklahoma City

1981   Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Long Island University

Teaching

  • BhSc 6230, "Medical Psychology: Interviewing" (1984-2006)
  • BhSc 5254, "Behavioral Medicine" (1984-1989)
  • BhSc 5220/5221/5591, "Gerontology" (1984-2006)
  • BhSc 5221, "Stress Management" (1984-1986)
  • BhSc 5501/5502/5503,  "Human Problems in Family Medicine - Childhood and Adolescence, Adulthood I, Adulthood II" (1990-1998)
  • Med 5114, 5115,  "Problem-Based Learning, I and II" (1992-1997)
  • BhSc 6562, "Human Behavioral Development and Problems" (1998-2006)
  • Med 6573 - Nervous System (PBL) (1999-2002)
  • Med 6728 - Respiratory Medicine (PBL) (1999-2006)
  • Med 6728 – Fluids and Electrolytes (PBL) (2000-2006)
  • Med 6788 - Derm and Musculoskeletal System (PBL) (1999-2006)
  • Med 6762 - Endocrine and Repro (PBL) (1999-2002)
  • Med 6773 - Integrated Clinical Medicine (PBL) (1999-2006)
  • FMed 6441 – Clinical Rounds & Clerkship (OSCE) (1999-2006)               

Publications


Hoffman, R. Functional changes in the brain following local and regional cooling. In R. M. J. Cotterill (Ed.) Brain and Mind, Biologiske Skrifter Vol. 43, pp. 35-46. Copenhagen: The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, 1994.

Leon, G., Kanfer, R., Hoffman, R., and Dupre, L. Group processes and task effectiveness in a Soviet-American expedition team. Environment and Behavior, 26(2): 149-165,1994.

Woyciechowska, J., Israel, D., Hoffman, R., and Wittmers, L. Application of cooling techniques during exercise in MS patients. MS Management, 2(2): 25-29, 1995.

Hoffman, R. and Davis, G. Prospective validity study: CPI Work Orientation and Managerial Potential Scales. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 55(5): 881-890, 1995.

Beattie, K., Gerstenberger, S., Hoffman, R., and Dellinger, J. Rodent neurotoxicity bioassays for assessing contaminated Great Lakes fish. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 15(3): 313-318, 1996.

Prohaska, J. and Hoffman, R. Auditory startle response is diminished in rats after recovery from perinatal copper deficiency. Journal of Nutrition, 126:618-627, 1996.

Hoffman, R., Tremont, G., Scott, J., Adams, R., and Mittenberg, W. Cross-Validation of Predicted Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised Scores in a Normative Sample of 25 to 34 Year-Old Patients. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 12(7):677-682, 1997.

Hoffman, R., Scott, J., Tremont, G., Adams, R., and Oommen, K. Cross-Validation of a Method for Predicting Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised Index Scores. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 11(1):1-5, 1997.

Tremont, G., Hoffman, R., Scott, J., Adams, R., and Nadolne, M. Clinical Utility of Wechsler Memory Scale-Revised and Predicted IQ Discrepancies in Closed Head Injury. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 12(8):757-762, 1997.

Tremont, G., Hoffman, R., Scott, J., and Adams, R. Effect of Intellectual Level on Neuropsychological Test Performance: A Response to Dodrill.The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 12(4):560-567, 1998.

Hoffman, R., al'Absi, M. Cognitive Psychology (1998). In A. Bellack and M. Hersen (eds.) Comprehensive Clinical Psychology (Volume 1), pp. 323-354. London: Pergamon, 1998.

Hoffman, R., Scott, J., Emick, M., and Adams, R. The MMPI-2 and Closed-Head Injury: Effects of Litigation and Head Injury Severity. Journal of Forensic Neuropsychology, 1(2):3-13, 1999.

Hoffman, R. Human Psychological Performance in Cold Environments. In: Pandolf KB, Burr RE, Wenger CB, Pozos RS, eds. Medical Aspects of Harsh Environments, Vol 1. In: Zajtchuk R, Bellamy RF, eds. Textbook of Military Medicine. Washington, DC: Department of the Army, Office of The Surgeon General, and Borden Institute; 2001: Chap 12, pages 383-410.

al'Absi, M. and Hoffman, R. Hypertension. In: Cohen LM, McChargue DE, Collins FL, eds. The Health Psychology Handbook. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, 2003: Chapter 14, pages 252-278.

Hoffman, R. and al'Absi, M. The effect of acute stress on subsequent neuropsychological test performance. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19(4): 497-506, 2004.


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