Congratulations to the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Resident and Fellow Class of 2026!
Graduates of the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) residency training program gathered with friends, family, and loved ones at the Pitt University Club on June 4, 2026.
Below are the awards and honors presented at the 2026 graduation ceremony.
2026 Psychiatry Student Interest Group Exemplary Service for Excellence in Teaching Awards:
- Faculty: Daniel Bender, DO
- Resident: Ali McCathern, MD
The class of 2026 presented the following awards to key faculty, staff, and groups in honor of their extraordinary contributions to the medical training of WPH’s residents and fellows.
2026 Residency Training Awards:
- Sarah Wolfe Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Anika Binner, MD
- WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Adult Faculty: Robin Valpey, MD
- WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Geriatric Faculty: Marie Anne Gebara, MD
- WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Volunteer Faculty: Alyson Kepple, MD
- WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Outpatient Services: Comprehensive Recovery Services
- WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Special Services: WPH Safety Team
- WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Inpatient Services: Adult Consultation-Liaison Didactics
- WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Non-faculty Staff for Child Services: Chandler Reagan, Andreea Temelie, Maura Miglioretti
- WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Non-Faculty Staff: Eric Thut
Write-in Awards:
- Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Consult-Liaison Faculty: Patrick Buckley, MD
- WPH Staff Champion for the Residents: Nicole (“Miss Nikki”) Wasson
- The Greatest of All Time: Garrett Sparks, MD
Congratulations to all!