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Mark Sherer, Ph.D. Joins Memorial Hermann|TIRR as Director of Psychology/Neuropsychology

Houston, April 30, 2007 – Clinical Psychologist Mark Sherer, Ph.D., has joined Memorial Hermann|TIRR as director of the Psychology/Neuropsychology department.  He also holds a faculty appointment with Baylor College of Medicine. Memorial Hermann|TIRR is internationally known for its specialized medical care, education, and research in the field of catastrophic injury. Dr. Sherer returns to TIRR where he once served as director of TIRR Challenge Program and the Neuropsychology department. Prior to joining Memorial Hermann¦TIRR, he served for more than ten years as director of Director of Neuropsychology at Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Sherer is nationally known for his research on traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, and brings more than twenty years experience in clinical psychology and neuropsychology.

Dr. Mark Sherer received his doctorate and master’s degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Alabama. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of North Alabama.  He is also serves as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, National Academy of Neuropsychology and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine.

"Mark returns to Memorial Hermann|TIRR where his leadership and previous exposure within the organization is invaluable asset", said Carl Josehart, CEO Memorial Hermann|TIRR. "He brings a wealth of experience, and a track record of success."

Memorial Hermann¦TIRR has been recognized for 17 consecutive years as one of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report magazine in a nationwide survey of board-certified physicians. The 116-bed rehabilitation hospital is located in the Texas Medical Center with associated outpatient programs in the community that include Memorial Hermann¦TIRR Challenge Program, a community re-entry program for brain injury survivors, and Memorial Hermann¦TIRR Outpatient Therapy Services. 

About Memorial Herman|TIRR
Founded in 1959 in the Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann|TIRR is a not-for-profit rehabilitation provider serving the needs of individuals who have sustained catastrophic injury or illness. In addition to a 116-bed hospital, Memorial Hermann|TIRR includes Memorial Hermann|TIRR Challenge Program, a community re-entry program for brain injury survivors, Memorial Hermann|TIRR Outpatient Therapy Services, and TIRR Rehabilitation Centers, a network of outpatient therapy facilities. Memorial Hermann|TIRR merged within the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in May 2006.

About the Memorial Hermann System
An integrated health system, Memorial Hermann is known for world-class clinical expertise, patient-centered care, leading edge technology, and innovation. The system, with its exceptional medical staff and 17,000 employees, serves southeast Texas and the greater Houston community. Memorial Hermann’s 16 hospitals include three hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, two long-term care facilities, three heart institute locations and eight suburban hospitals. The system also operates numerous imaging, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and surgery centers, a Wellness Center, a chemical dependency treatment center, a home health agency, a retirement community and a nursing home. To learn more, visit www.memorialhermann.org or call 713-222-CARE.

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