Leslie Philip Swartz

Background

Swartz, Leslie Philip was born on November 2, 1955 in Gwanda, Zimbabwe. Arrived in South Africa. Son of Alfred Mervyn and Elsie (Cohen) Swartz.

Education

Bachelor, Bachelor of Science, University Cape Town, South Africa, 1976. Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honors, University Cape Town, South Africa, 1979. Master of Science in Clinical Psychology with Distinction, University Cape Town, South Africa, 1982.

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, University Cape Town, South Africa, 1990.

Career

Science officer, U. Cape Town, 1982-1984; lecturer in psychology, U. Cape Town, 1986-1988; senior lecturer in psychology, U. Cape Town, 1989-1990; associate professor, U. Cape Town, 1991; director child guidance clinic, U. Cape Town, 1993; private practice psychologist, Cape Town, since 1982. Instructor M. Medical (Psychiatry) on Research Methods and Psychological Assessment,1982-1984. Adjunct lecturer in Dept Logopaedics, U. Cape Town, 1983-1985.

Clinical supervisor at Child Guidance Clinic U. Cape Town, 1984-1985. Presenter orcollaborator on many papers at science meetings and conferences.

Achievements

• Leslie Philip Swartz has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Anthropological Association (medical anthropology and psychological anthropology sections), New York Academy of Sciences, Psychological Society South Africa, S. African Health and Social Service Organization.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, walking.

Connections

Married Louise Frenkel, Jun. 25, 1999; children from previous marriage: Alison, Rebecca.

Father:

Alfred Mervyn Swartz

Mother:

Elsie (Cohen) Swartz

Spouse:

Sally Grace Winter

child:

Rebecca Swartz

child:

Alison Swartz