Former SJSU Professor Dr. Lewis Aptekar, attending a lecture in New Delhi

Former SJSU Professor Dr. Lewis Aptekar, attending a lecture in New Delhi, India. Dr. Aptekar is a licensed Clinical Psychologist.

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Former San Jose State Professor and author of the book “Street Children of Cali,” Dr. Lewis Aptikar, studying in the library.

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Former Professor Dr. Lewis Aptekar, at Lima, Peru for the Latin American Psychological Association. Dr. Aptekar has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
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