Respected former EVMS psychologist, William R. Goldman, dies

August 2, 2006

William R. Goldman, Ph.D.

NORFOLK—William R. Goldman, Ph.D., former EVMS associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, died June 15. He was 58.

Goldman, a native of New York City, worked as a clinical psychologist at the medical school for almost 30 years.

“Bill had a very good sense of humor,” said Robert Archer, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and long-time colleague of Goldman. “He was very bright, a good communicator and always put the welfare of patients as a top priority.”

Others who remember Goldman recall his love for his family, classical music and poetry.

“His therapy office reflected his personality in so many ways,” said Barbara Cubic, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. “He always kept it slightly darkened and tranquil. It was unassuming, which made it a place where down-to-earth, deeply personal conversations could transpire. There were no pretenses.”

Goldman was a graduate of Harpur College in New York and completed an internship at the Institute of Living in Connecticut prior to earning his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Georgia.

He was known for taking an active role in the training of psychiatrists and psychologists.

“He leaves a legacy of 28 years of working with psychology interns and students and providing first-rate care to those he was responsible for,” Archer said.

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