Background
Burkes, Lynn Joy was born on August 10, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Albert and Adele Burkes.
Burkes, Lynn Joy was born on August 10, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Albert and Adele Burkes.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1967; Doctor of Medicine, Medical College Pennsylvania, l970.
Intern in pediatrics, Long Island Jewish Hospital, 1970-1971; resident in psychiatry, Albert Einstein College Medicine, Bronx, New York, 1971-1973; fellow, New York University Medical Center, New York City, 1973-1975; assistant professor psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, New York City, 1975-1991; clinical associate professor psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, New York City, since 1991; private practice,, New York City, since 1975. Director pediatric liaison service New York University-Bellevue Medical Center, 1975-1983, director development clinic, 1983-1989.
Fellow American Academy Child Psychiatry. Member Academy Psychiatry.
Married Marvin Leifer. Children: Jennifer, Michael.