More About Scott R. Clewis
Inspired to help individuals and organizations succeed, Scott earned a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from University of Pennsylvania (UPENN), the preeminent institution in the world in science-based research and training in psychological resilience, including developing resilience programs for the US ARMY. At UPENN, Scott designed The Physician Mindset, the FIRST proactive science-based resilience training model in the world to help physicians and medical students protect against Second Victim Syndrome (psychological trauma from errors and adverse events), and successfully manage the profound stresses of medical practice. The model is meticulously crafted to improve physician resilience to profound adverse events; mitigate against unhealthy stress and burnout; increase professional satisfaction and career longevity; reduce errors; improve performance and productivity; and improve the overall quality of healthcare.
Building upon his research with medical populations, Scott designed Resilience: The CORE of Success™, a proactive training model tailored to build psychological resilience in high-stress professionals, students, business organizations, and academic institutions. Competent Resilience Training is fundamental for those who wish to adaptively manage the challenges, adversities, and obstacles that frequently stand in the way of success.
Arguably the most uniquely qualified resilience and well-being expert in the world, Scott has amassed an exceptional array of professional experiences over 35 years:
- As a 22-year trial attorney, Scott has represented hundreds of individuals and families struggling to overcome catastrophic trauma.
- As a long-time medical negligence litigator and creator of an award-winning resilience training model for physicians, Scott has observed countless dedicated, committed physicians suffer debilitating emotional fallout from the stresses of medical practice, including adverse events.
- As a former senior level executive in the Juvenile Court system, Scott has worked aside hundreds of families and victims reeling from emotional trauma.
- As a former university Student Affairs professional, mentor and para-professional counsellor, Scott has helped numerous students thrive in the face of substantial stresses and obstacles.
- As a former high school teacher, and Director of a learning center for academically challenged students, Scott has helped populations of struggling students bounce-back and thrive.
- As a former law clerk to a United States Federal Court Judge, Scott has observed numerous victims and families recovering from physical and emotional trauma due to criminal and civil misconduct.
Academically, Scott holds a Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Harvard University; Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from University of Pennsylvania; Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law; Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from University of Illinois at Urbana; and he has completed all coursework in the Master of Arts program in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies at Loyola University Chicago.
A successful trial attorney, educator, and public speaking champion, Scott is an engaging and entertaining communicator with a passion for helping individuals and businesses grow and thrive.