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The 7th Annual Sleep & Circadian Science Research Day Presents the Latest in Sleep and Circadian Science Research 

7th Annual Sleep & Circadian Science Research Day Collage

The annual Sleep & Circadian Science Research Day presents new research in the field to faculty, trainees, and students at the University of Pittsburgh and other local institutions. This year, Samer Hattar, PhD (Chief, Section on Light and Circadian Rhythms, National Institute of Mental Health), delivered the David J. Kupfer Keynote Presentation, “Retinal and Brain Circuits Underlying the Effects of Light on...

Triple Board Resident Naomi Ullendorff, MD, Honored by American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Naomi Ullendorff, MD

We are delighted to announce that Naomi Ullendorff, MD (PGY5), has been selected as a recipient of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Educational Outreach Program for child and adolescent psychiatry residents! Dr. Ullendorff is co-chief resident of the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) Triple Board Residency Training Program. Dr. Ullendorff earned her MD from Johns Hopkins School...

Improving Quality of Life: The 2022 Behavioral Health & Aging Conference

The October 2022 Behavioral Health and Aging Conference addressed helping patients and families make informed decisions about late-life and end-of-life psychiatric care. The conference was attended by a diverse group of physicians, nurses, front-line staff, case managers, service coordinators, and therapists serving the aging population. Ellen Whyte, MD (Assistant Professor of Psychiatry; Service Chief & Medical...

Spotlight: The UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Clinical Psychology Internship

Drs. Tina Goldstein & Michele Levine Direct the Clinical Psychology Internship

The Department of Psychiatry and UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) Predoctoral Clinical Psychology Internship Program provides a unique training experience, in a broad range of clinical settings, for clinical psychology graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree. The internship program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical...

Patrick Buckley, MD, MBA (Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellow) Honored by the American College of Medical Quality

Patrick Buckley, MD, MBA

Congratulations to Patrick Buckley, MD, MBA (consultation-liaison psychiatry fellow), who has been named an American College of Medical Quality (ACMQ) Quality Scholar for his project, “Patient safety and quality improvement resident representative: A peer-led approach to increase residents’ knowledge and comfort with root cause analysis.” In addition, Dr. Buckley received an ACMQ 2022 Abstract Award for...

Psychiatry Residents Present Robust Research at the 5th Annual Psychiatry Research Pathway Symposium 

2022 PRP Symposium Participants

The Psychiatry Research Pathway (PRP) Symposium provides UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital residents engaged in research the opportunity to present their work to an audience of fellow residents, faculty mentors, T32 postdoctoral research program directors, and other members of our academic community. This year, seven residents presented current and/or future research, followed by Q&A and lively discussion among the...

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