Loren Deutsch, MA, MEd, LCSW

Loren is the Founder and Executive Director of Loren Academic Services, Inc. (LAS). She is a licensed clinical social worker and educational therapist who works at the border of education and clinical social work. Loren is a university lecturer, consultant, national presenter, and coach. She has maintained a clinical practice since 1995, when she developed the Academic Skills Assessment Program (ASAP), at The University of Chicago.

Recognizing a growing need for integrated academic support, Loren developed a pioneering medical coaching model at the University of Chicago. This model, blending mastery learning and differentiated instruction with principles of clinical social work, evolved into the foundation of LAS. Today, LAS specializes in Coaching, Consulting, and Training, empowering high-achieving individuals in medical and general education to enhance their executive functioning and excel in their academic and professional lives.

LAS has provided coaching and consulting services to thousands of students, families, early career physicians, and faculty and training options for faculty and administrators on campuses and in medical centers nationwide. LAS also offers online webinars with training and supervision. Contact LAS to learn more.

The LAS mission: Loren Academic Services, Inc. is committed to upholding diversity, inclusion, and representation, eliminating barriers to academic and career success, and removing the silence and stigma associated with learning and psychological difficulties so that all individuals learn, achieve, and succeed in school and work, with equitable access to healthcare.

Education

BA in Psychology, concentrations in French and Italian
MEd in Curriculum, Design, and Instruction, concentration in Special Education
MA in Clinical Social Work, concentration in School Social Work
Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Professional Educational Therapist
Illinois Licensed Teacher with approved endorsements in Grades 5-12 Social Science, Grades 9-12 Psychology, and Pre-K – Age 22 School Social Worker

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“Representation and diversity are essential in society, otherwise discrimination and biases persist and impact equitable access to every facet of life, including education and healthcare". Loren Deutsch, video interview.

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Academic Papers
- Deutsch, Loren. “Review of Ungerleider’s Educational Therapy in Action.” Read the Abstract
- Deutsch, Loren. “Reviving the Test-Stressed Brain: A Technique to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Scores.” Read the Abstract
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Conferences, Training, & Workshops
- GRIT for Women in Medicine, 2024, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development. A system-based approach for teaching and academic support.
- Fireside Chats, A Culture of Silence surrounding mental health and systemic barriers in medical education. Forum discussions with medical students, residents, program directors, and learning specialists focused on issues associated with mental health and systemic racism in medical education.
- ACGME, National Educational Conference 2020. Using Design Thinking to eliminate barriers to resident success.
- University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Innovations in Medical Education Conference 2019. Using Design Thinking to Deliver Techniques for Addressing Burnout in Medical Education.
- Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Learning and Achieving in M2: Integrating the FSM Curriculum & USMLE Step 1 Prep.
- Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Learning and Achieving within the Feinberg Paradigm. Chicago, IL
- Stanford University, Medicine X: Education. Supporting medical students in need as they transition to residency: medical coaching for academically vulnerable students.
- Scripps College, Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, An evidence-based approach for learning and achievement on MCAT, 2017, Claremont, CA University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. From CCP&T to USMLE: Preparation for Step 1.
- Rush University, Rush Medical College. Host Defense & Host Response: An evidence-based approach for learning.
- Scripps College, Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, Building a roadmap for learning in medical education.
- Rush University Medical Center, Depart of Anesthesiology. In-Training Exam Prep: Integrated Learning Strategies.
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Medical School Curriculum Development & Learning Centers
- University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
- Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
- Rush Medical University, Rush Medical College
- University of Illinois-Chicago, College of Medicine
- University of Illinois-Peoria, College of Medicine

Loren Deutsch, MA, MEd, LCSW

Education

Academic Papers

Conferences, Training, & Workshops

Medical School Curriculum Development & Learning Centers

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