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Degrees & (Some) Certifications

  • M.D. (Medical Degree) University of California, Davis
  • M.S. (Master's of Science) University of California,
    Davis - Comparative Pathology
  • B.A. California State, Sacramento
    Biological Sciences & Chemistry
  • Fellow Thanatology (Death, Dying & Bereavement)
  • Fellow American College of Wellness (FACW)
  • Certified Wellness Specialist (CSW)
  • Fellow American College of Experts in Traumatic Stress (FAAETS)
  • Founding Member Medical Wellness Association
  • Nationally Certified Bereavement Facilitator (NCBF) (American Academy of Bereavement)

  • Website - Journey of Hearts
    Since 1997, a freely available online healing place for
    anyone who has ever experienced a loss.

    Papers Pertaining to the Internet

    Ethical Challenges of Medicine and Health on the Internet: A Review This article as one of the "Most viewed journal articles" on JMIR since 10/2004.
  • Dyer KA. Thompson CD. Internet Use for Web-education on the Overlooked Areas of Grief and Loss. CyberPsychology and Behavior. 2000; 3(2):255-270. Reprints Available.
  • Using a Website for Patient Web-Education & Using the Internet for Patient and Physician Web-education and Health Promotion
  • Interviewed and extensively quoted in Stewart A. "Web of Support: Going online to find information and support after a drunk driving." MADDvocate. Fall 2006, pp. 20-21.
  • Employed with YCCD since 2004

    Dr Dyer's
    Online Curriculum Vitae
    Online Bio

    Biological Sciences Department

    Columbia College Student 1978-1979,
    Summer 1980

    Nutrition (& Wellness)
    Biology - Fall 2008

    Sequoia 7 & 8
    Monday - Wednesday:
    8:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

    Tuesday - Thursday:
    1:00 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

    Online Section
    WebCT/Blackboard

    Course Information: Biol50

    Email: dyerk-at-yosemite.edu
    (replace -at- with @)




    Other College Activities:

    How to Live a Healthy Life. Guest Presentation for HHP 300. Spring 2008.

    Presentation at First Annual Northern California Science Education
    Symposium (NCSES), May 2006
    "Introducing Scientific Journal Writing
    in the Undergraduate Setting"

    Redesign of Taking An Online Course
    @ Columbia College Page, 2005

    Good Grief!
    I'm Having a Charlie Brown Christmas
    (How to Deal with the Holiday Blues) 2004
    Contact Dr. Dyer for a copy.

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