Sean Christensen M.D.

Sean Christensen, MD, currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, lecturing on child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. In addition, Sean holds the position of Staff Psychiatrist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, providing care in various clinical settings. As an Adherence Rater for Lykos Therapeutics, Sean contributes to MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy Research Study sessions. A former Chief Executive Officer at Cognova, Sean oversaw product development and corporate partnerships while ensuring patient care remained a priority. Sean's extensive training includes a residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and participation in leadership roles within medical organizations, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Sean has also excelled as an MCAT instructor and has a diverse background in marketing and creative consulting prior to entering the medical field. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina and an undergraduate degree in Neurobiology and Mass Communications from the University of California, Berkeley.