The news from our department this month comes from all directions. From our educators, we are introduced to our new clinical psychology graduate students, ready to start working on their Ph.Ds. at their arrival in July. Welcome to each of these learners! And the same welcome applies to our new faculty and staff. The awards and accomplishments come from across our divisions, from Sebastian Choi, Ph.D., for example, who received a prestigious, 3-year award from the Whitehall Foundation, to the awards given to Kimberly Roaten, Ph.D., Darlene King, M.D., Veronica Bordes Edgar, Ph.D., and Jessica Orobio, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology. Our faculty and our staff are out in the local, state, and even national communities, each doing what they do best. Each of us represents our department and school with our work, and altogether we demonstrate the extremely talented and committed people in the department of psychiatry improving mental health and treating psychiatric disorders.
--Carol A. Tamminga, M.D.
Department Chair
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In This Issue
Incoming Clinical Psychology Class of 2027 -- UTSW Youth Protection Program -- Welcome New Faculty and Staff -- Awards and Accomplishments -- Featured Media -- Upcoming Events -- OBI News and Events
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Clinical Psychology Class of 2027 |
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Special thanks to Laura Lacritz, Ph.D., and the admissions team for their hard work in putting this wonderful class together!
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The UT Southwestern Youth Protection Program (YPP) facilitates and guides the University's efforts to provide a safe learning environment for our youth visitors through coordinated campus visits. The YPP SharePoint is a great resource page to find information on procedures and guidelines for Program Directors and/or managers as they work through planning programs, camps, activities, and other events on and off campus. For additional questions related to youth protection, email [email protected].
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Welcome New Faculty and Staff! |
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Faculty
- Jessica Stone, Psy.D., Assistant Professor, Multi-Specialty Outpatient Clinic
Staff
- Sharon Appling, Social Worker III, Pediatrics
- Danielle Arnold, RN, BL7/Psychiatry Multispecialty Clinic
- Priscilla Bonilla, Clinical Research Assistant I, Emslie Lab
- Reyes Castanon, Research Assistant I, Psychiatry Neuroscience
- Ana Hernandez, Clinical Staff Assistant I, BL7/Psychiatry Multispecialty Clinic
- Pilar Nila, Psychometrist II, Neuropsychology
- Ashlee Norton, Senior Administrative Assistant, Student Academic Support Services
- Vadym Zhyrov, Clinical Research Assistant II, Mood Disorders
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We have many opportunities!
for current openings.
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Awards and Accomplishments |
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Pam Blumenthal Community Service Award |
Kimberly Roaten, Ph.D., was honored at the 2023 Spring Social and Awards Banquet of the Dallas Psychological Association with the Pam Blumenthal Community Service Award for her outstanding support to the community.
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The Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians gathered in Austin for the annual Spring Committee Meeting. Drs. Mary Bret, Timothy Wolff, Lessley Chiriboga, Juan Sosa, and Karen Duong (pictured from left) collaborated with other physicians, engaged in educational presentations, and learned about policies relevant to the state of Texas and practice of psychiatry.
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Veronica Bordes Edgar, Ph.D., ABPP, received the Hispanic Health Leadership Award from the National Hispanic Medical Association.
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Jessica Orobio, Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology, has been awarded the 2023-2024 Dallas Women's Club Erin Bain Jones Scholarship, which honors students who exhibit good character and high scholastic achievement.
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Sebastian Choi, Ph.D., has been awarded the Whitehall Foundation Grant. |
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Joseph Guillory, M.D., has been awarded a Clinical and Translational Science Award Pilot Grant for his project on a peer-delivered, community-based mental health recovery support and education program for individuals discharged from acute psychiatric treatment. |
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2023-2024 Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program Chief Residents |
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Adrianna Martin
Adult Health Psychology
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Courtney Tran
Adult Health Psychology
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Rebecca Wildman
Child/Adolescent Psychology
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2023-2024 Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program Southwest Clinic Intern Directors |
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Karie Meltzer
Adult Health Psychology
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Kendall Sharp
Pediatric Health Psychology
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NAMIWalks North Texas 2023 |
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On May 6, Psychiatry's Team Confabulous, led by Joseph Guillory, M.D., and faculty and staff of the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care gathered at Riders Field to walk in support of NAMI and its mission of "Mental Health for All." This year was the team's best year, securing the #1 Top Team spot and raising a record-breaking $4,445. These efforts directly address mental health stigma through education, awareness, and advocacy. Congratulations to all who participated!
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Happy Mother's Day to all mothers within our psychiatry family (a sampling below from submitted photos). We are grateful for the love and care you provide! |
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Sarah Sprinkle, and her son, Griffin |
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Cari Norz and her daughter |
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Yolanda Barner-Thomas with her husband, son, and daughter |
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Select Wednesdays at Noon
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May 17, Deborah Cabaniss, M.D., Psychodynamic Formulation: An Expanded Approach
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May 24, Andrea Jochim, M.D., Ph.D., Contraceptive Counseling
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May 31, Helen C. Kales, M.D., More Information to Come
Watch for Emails with Calendar Invites, CME Codes, and Zoom Links
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023; 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (online)
Psychotropic Medication in Breastfeeding and Pregnancy
While there is no fee to attend, participants must register. Register to attend virtually. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom event ID and link to join the webinar. For additional information, click here.
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Child Psychiatry Fellows Research Project Presentations |
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Join the Child Psychiatry Fellows for their research project presentations on Tuesday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 13.
Presentations will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. both in-person (1341 W Mockingbird Ln, Suite 220W) and virtual.
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Join an in-person presentation and workshop where peer support specialists will teach mental health concepts on Sunday, May 21, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
This workshop will take place at
Association of Persons Affected by Addiction, 3116 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care |
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1st Annual Employee Retreat |
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The CDRC hosted its first employee retreat on April 21, where nearly all 90+ employees gathered for a full-day event focused on enhancing awareness, engagement and collaboration, and communication. Employees had a fun-filled day learning about the center, themselves, and their fellow coworkers.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. In recognition, the CDRC team wore denim as part of a campaign that honors SAAM. |
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OBI Clinical Neuroscience Scholar Chadrick Lane, M.D., presented at Research Day. Dr Lane's clinical research focuses on biomarkers that predict post-surgery outcomes for patients with intractable epilepsy.
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