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Dear Colleagues,
In this Thanksgiving month, I share with you my gratitude in being a member of our department. As we continue to aim for excellence, growth, and discovery, grounding our ambitions in thankfulness and appreciation of each other will take us farther and longer.
Being thankful frees us to be kind to ourselves. It also sets us to be respectful to our colleagues - something I expect of all of us, all the time.
This month I had the chance to join the Parkland Psychiatry Services Town Hall. I was highly impressed by the complexity of our services, how well integrated they are, and the ambitious plans to serve more of our sickest patients. I am grateful to Parkland behavioral health learners, clinicians, and leaders, and I hope we continue to drive and grow our academic mission in education and research within the complexity of clinical services.
I also had the chance to attend the Psychology Annual Fall Social. It was terrific to see the breadth of activities and the collegial commitment of our trainees and teachers. The large size of the division did not diminish the sense of warmth and individual attention as evident by the many awards, publications, grants, and the clinical and education impact within our system and beyond.
As I wish you a joyful time with your loved ones during this upcoming holiday, I hope you share your gratitude with your teams as well - every day.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Cheers,
Tarek K. Rajji
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In This Issue
Welcome New Faculty and Staff -- Psychiatry Members in the Media -- Classified Staff Retreat Recap --
Awards and Accomplishments -- Upcoming Events
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Welcome New Faculty and Staff! | |
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Faculty
- Kitzia Moreno-Garza, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Parkland Inpatient Psychology
- Corin Osborn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, The UT Southwestern and Children’s Health℠ Center for Autism Care
Staff
- Victoria Mack, Clinical Research Assistant I, McClintock Lab
- Brianna Minshall, Scientific Research Writer, Mood Disorders
- Camara Watson, Training Specialist, Mood Disorders
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Psychiatry Members in the Media | |
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Munro Cullum, Ph.D., was featured in Good Morning America, offering expertise on how parents and young athletes can educate themselves about the signs of a concussion. Read the article.
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Meitra Doty, M.D., contributed to the MedBlog "Parents are in crisis: 3 ways to start addressing their mental health." Read the MedBlog.
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Darlene King, M.D., was featured in a TIME article exploring a new app that aims to treat major depressive disorder. Read the article.
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Shawn McClintock, Ph.D., was featured in the Nature article Brain Stimulation at Home Helps to Treat Depression.
- The Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program was introduced in UTSW's October 18 Health System News Roundup. Learn more about the IOP.
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Tarek K. Rajji, M.D., and his randomized clinical trial with Benoit H. Mulsant, M.D., M.S., and other colleagues on Slowing Cognitive Decline in Major Depressive Disorder and Mild Cognitive Impairment were featured in several press releases. Listen to the authors' interview.
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Classified Staff Retreat Recap | |
Thank you to all of the wonderful staff who attended the retreat on October 4. Our vibrant and fun agenda included an address from Dr. Rajji, mindfulness meditation, an overview of the University Clinical Research Staff Development program, a discussion with HR leadership about PTO benefits, and more. We are excited that a new committee has been formed to develop a Psychiatry Classified Staff Wellness Program that will provide information, resources, and opportunities to support our staff community. | |
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Awards and Accomplishments | |
Tanisha Adams, M.D., M.P.H., a second-year resident, (left), and Kaylee Davis-Bordovsky, M.D., (right), visited Pearson Middle School and Kemp ISD to speak to young female athletes about mental health as part of a Dallas Mavericks GEM (Girls Empowered by Mavericks) Program initiative. | |
Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., a fourth-year resident, was selected as a member of the International Scientific Advisory Board of the 27th World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professionals to be held in Hamburg, Germany in July 2026. | |
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Meeting | |
The annual AACAP meeting took place October 14-18 in Seattle. We were well represented by faculty and trainees presenting on various topics. | | |
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Sophia M. Jones, B.S., Kaylee Davis-Bordovsky, M.D., and Matthew Cha, B.A., presented the poster Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Caucasian and Hispanic Youth with Anorexia Nervosa. | |
Sophia M. Jones, B.S., also presented the poster Resilient Teens, Confident Parents: Understanding Individual and Familial Factors in Suicide Prevention. | |
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Rabia Ayvaci, M.D., was selected for the inaugural Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Research Institute Program during the meeting. In the 2-year program, Dr. Ayvaci will receive ongoing mentorship from leaders in the field and guidance for career development. | |
Amarachi Ahiarah, a 4th-year medical student who completed her research rotation at the CDRC, presented the poster Association of Neighborhood Deprivation with Youth Depression in TX-YSDRN Sample: Moderating Role of Resilience. | |
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Ozlem Hokelekli, M.D., Ph.D., a 4th-year resident (on the far right of the photo), was an invited speaker at the session Do International Medical Graduates Hustle Enough? Tales of Tenacity and Growth in IMGs. | | |
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Alyson Nakamura, M.D., ran the New York City Marathon on November 3 as a member of the Running for Rare team, which supports the National Organization for Rare Disorders. She ran in honor of our patients with rare diseases and for her father, who has Multiple System Atrophy, Parkinsonian-type, a rare neurodegenerative disorder with no curative or ameliorative treatments. Congratulations! | | |
Beatriz Macdonald Wer, Ph.D., received the WINners Box 2024 Award from the Women in Neuropsychology (WIN) Committee, APA Division 40, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology. Read the article for more details. | |
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Joseph Guillory, M.D., Pedro Fernandez, M.D., and Carol North, M.D., attended the Metrocare Annual Luncheon Meal for the Minds, which included a discussion panel on the Intersection of Mental Health & Policing. | | |
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Daniela Vela, Ph.D., ABPP, has received her specialty board certification in Geropsychology. Dr. Vela is our first board certified psychologist in geropsychology and one of only a very small handful in the state! | |
Texas Psychological Association Annual Meeting | |
Shawn McClintock, Ph.D., and Matthew Hutnyan, a 3rd-year Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate, were honored at the TPA Meeting in Fort Worth. Dr. McClintock won TPA's Outstanding Contribution to Science Award, and Mr. Hutnyan won the Foundation's Honoree Award. Mr. Hutnyan also received the UT Southwestern Graduate Student Organization Travel Award. | |
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The Adolescent and Young Adult research team led the workshop Enhancing Qualitative Research Competence. Pictured from left to right are Ally Jacobs, Nathan Overholt, Janae Russell, and Brittany Hall, Ph.D. | |
Kipp Pietrantonio, Ph.D., Collin Vas, M.D., and John (Russel) Dykema, M.D., presented Filling the Need: Establishing OCD Treatment Services in the Heart of the Metroplex. In addition, Dr. Pietrantonio sponsored a student presentation as part of the TPA Academic and Higher Education Committee. | |
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2024 Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians Fall Meeting | |
Timothy Wolff, M.D., received the TSPP Distinguished Service Award. | |
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Erin Sadler, a 4th-year medical student, and Juan Sosa, M.D., presented the poster Post-ictal Psychosis: A Case Report. | |
UTSW and the Addiction Psychiatry team participated as a walk team and Community Resource Partner in the Dallas Shatterproof Walk, which aims to end devastation caused by addiction. | |
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Sherwood Brown, M.D., Ph.D., began his 1-year term as President of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry on November 9. | |
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Annual Meeting | |
Vincent Li, M.D., Abbie Ewell, M.D., and Juan Sosa, M.D., presented the poster Cocaine and Fentanyl Co-use with Alcohol Withdrawal: A Microcosm of the Challenges of the "Fourth Wave of the Opioid Epidemic." | |
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Sidarth Wakhlu, M.D., was recognized with the Award for Medical Student Education. | |
The UTSW Addiction Psychiatry team participated in the AAAP Fellowship Forum by hosting a table where participants could learn more about the fellowship's mission. | |
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Kristin Wilmoth, Ph.D., presented the two posters Effectiveness of a Bilingual Problem-Solving Training for Care Partners of Adults with Dementia and Emotional Factors Associated with Elevated Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress During Recovery from Sports Related Concussion at the UT System Brain Research Summit. | |
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Co-Editors Elizabeth Heitman, Ph.D., and Bettina M. Beech, M.P.H., Dr.PH. (University of Houston), celebrated the release of the second edition of the American Public Health Association’s Race and Research: Perspectives on Minority Participation in Health Studies, at a book signing at the APHA’s annual meeting in Minneapolis on October 27.
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National Academy of Neuropsychology Meeting | |
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The annual NAN meeting took place in Austin. We were well represented by faculty and trainees presenting on various topics (view the full list).
A big congratulations to William Goette, Ph.D., for receiving the Doctoral Dissertation of the Year Award.
View the photos from the meeting.
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Call for Research Collaborators | |
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The Texas Youth and Depression Research Network, led by the CDRC, comprises 12 academic medical centers across Texas and has established a Learning Health Care Network using Measurement Based Care and Care Coordination, with the addition of a State-Wide Behavior Activation Program for Teens across sites.
We invite UT Southwestern Researchers to join us and the statewide network of investigators in developing publications and applications for peer-reviewed grant funding using the infrastructure and data of this network.
For further details, see the attachment. For questions, email Dr. Madhukar Trivedi or Dr. Lynnel Goodman.
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The CDRC hosted its 4th Annual State of the CDRC address, which serves as an opportunity for community supporters, participants, and stakeholders to gain insight and updates on research, school-based services, and novel treatments. | |
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Jane Foster, Ph.D., served as a guest speaker for AP Psychology and AP Biology students at the Episcopal School of Dallas. Dr. Foster provided an overview of research activities related to biomarker discovery. The CDRC will participate as a work program host for ESD in 2025. | |
The CDRC was a proud sponsor of the annual Illuminate the Path conference in collaboration with Region 10 and 11 Education Centers and Fusion Academy. Erin Harper, Ph.D., NCSP, presented a breakout session on fostering resilience in youth. | |
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The CDRC enjoyed being the agency of highlight at the Neighbors Network meeting in Denton, where participants learned about resources in the community and shared more about the programs at the CDRC. | |
Snoben Kuruvila, PA-C, and Manish Jha, M.D., co-presented Rapid-Acting Innovations in the Pharmacological Mangement of Major Depressive Disorder at the Psych Congress Annual Conference. Dr. Jha also presented Integrating Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy in the Management of Anxiety Disorders: Personalizing the Balance for Successful Outcomes. | |
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Wednesday, December 11, 12:00pm
Adam Brenner, M.D., and Lia Thomas, M.D.
Faculty Development: Mentoring
Wednesday, December 18, 12:00pm
Howard Y. Liu, M.D., M.B.A., University of Nebraska Medical Center
Social Media
Wednesday, January 8, 12:00pm
Priti Balchandani, Ph.D., Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Ultrahigh Field Multi-Modal Imaging of the Human Brain: Translation to the Clinic
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Early Career Faculty Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop | |
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Monday, December 9, and Tuesday, December 10, 2024
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (in-person)
Join presenters Elizabeth Heitman, Ph.D., and Stuart Ravnik, Ph.D., at the workshop for tips and RCR education for K-Awards. Register to attend.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024; 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (hybrid)
Simmons Biomedical Research Building (NB2.100A)
AAN Brain Death Practice Guideline: What's Old, What's New, and What's Next
Michael Rubin, M.D.
Associate Professor of Neurology-Neuro Critical Care
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
While there is no fee to attend, participants must register to attend virtually. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom event ID and link to join the webinar. Registration is not required to attend the lecture in-person. For additional information, please see the announcement.
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Promotion and Tenure Symposium | |
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Monday, January 13, 2025; 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
All faculty are invited to join the P&T Committee for the Demystifying the Promotion & Tenure Process Symposium to understand the academic advancement timeline and criteria for each distinct academic rank and track.
Register for the symposium.
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Inspiring Careers in Mental Health | |
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Research on this program, as well as on two other education programs within our department, have recently been published, building our national reputation:
- Inspiring Careers in Mental Health: Piloting a Pipeline Program for Underserved High School Students (Brenner M, Schmidt-Brenner A), doi: 10.1007/s40596-024-02057-8
- A Model for Formal Residency Training in Interventional Psychiatry (Egan D, Bailey KJ, Abu-Hamad S, Kennedy Z, Beck R, Karlay BK, Hubregsen J), doi: 10.1007/s40596-024-02058-7.
- Skills Acquisition and Engagement with the Use of a Structured Journal Club Curriculum (Thakkar VJ, Toups M, Dela Cruz AM), doi: 10.1007/s40596-024-02079-2.
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