November 28, 2021 Our friend and colleague, Dr. Jane Warren, wife of Dr. Richard Hertel, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at the age of 82. She was a Society member for many years and a past Foundation president. A spring memorial will be planned for family and close friends. Jane Carol Warren (née Harris) passed…
Read MoreDon Spivak, M.D.
November 23, 2021 Our dear colleague, Don Spivak, M.D., a resident of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, died on November 23rd, 2021 at the age of 73. Funeral services were arranged by The Dorfman Chapel. Interment was private, though a public memorial service will be held at a later date. Don Spivak died peacefully at home on…
Read MoreCheck out the IPA podcasts
From the International Psychoanalytic Association website: “On ‘Off the Couch’ we will meet psychoanalysts who work in dialysis units, prenatal clinics, corporate board rooms, community centers, humanitarian organizations, and with vineyard workers just to name a few. We hope these conversations expand our awareness of how broadly psychoanalytic thinking extends into our communities.” http://ipaoffthecouch.org/
Read MoreDale Boesky, M.D.
October 3, 2021 Our friend and colleague, Dale Boesky, 91, of Birmingham, Michigan, died on 03 October 2021. He was a Training and Supervising Analyst, past Treasurer and Secretary, chair of numerous committees, and frequent instructor at our Institute. The Funeral was held at Graveside at Clover Hill Park Cemetery, 2425 E. 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham…
Read MoreDenis E. Walsh, M.D.
October 2, 2021 Our friend and colleague, Dr. Denis Walsh, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the age of 80 after a lengthy illness. He is a past Institute member and instructor, and past Society member. A memorial service will follow at a later date. Dr. Walsh is survived by his wife, Judie of Ann…
Read MoreRichard Ruzumna, M.D.
September 1, 2021 Our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Richard Ruzumna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 86. He was a Training and Supervising Analyst, past Institute and Foundation President, and frequent instructor at our Institute. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Alex…
Read MoreNew Scholarship fund for candidates and psychotherapy (ACAPP) students
We are happy to announce the new MPI-MPF Scholarship Fund. This fund was established to award partial scholarships to clinical non-physician candidates in the psychoanalytic training program and students in the Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (ACAPP) program. Additionally, as funds are available, there may be assistance for an academic candidate. A total of $10,000 is…
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Read MoreSterba Grant has openings
The Sterba Fund is pleased to announce there are 2 additional openings for qualified applicants. The intent of the fund is to provide a monthly stipend that will enable an applicant to intensify an ongoing psychoanalytic treatment. The Fund is available to qualified applicants who are already in a psychoanalytic therapy with a psychoanalyst. Applicants…
Read MoreSusan Orbach, Ph.D.
May 12, 2021 Our dear friend and MPI/MPS colleague Susan Laura Orbach, Ph.D., 66, of Royal Oak, Michigan died on May 12, 2021. Interment at Machpelah Cemetery. Beloved wife of Gary Zirulnik. Cherished mother of Ari and Elliot Zirulnik. Loving sister of Marlene (Christopher) Olson. Devoted daughter of the late Pearl and the late Gerald Orbach….
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