Author: Derek Sullivan

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UNMC resident plays key role in Bridges to Mental Health project

Department of Psychiatry third-year resident Max Lydiatt, MD, has spent the past year and a half working on training materials and surveys to help doctors and other medical providers, who do not have an extensive background in behavioral healthcare, learn how to handle patients who show mental health concerns.  The Bridges to Mental Health project […]

Mar 4, 2024

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Residency Department prepares for Match Day 2024

On March 15, 2024, the Department of Psychiatry expects to add five residents to its training program. Match Day, when medical school graduates find out where they will continue their training as residents, takes place on the third Friday in March. It’s not only a big day for the new doctors, but is also a […]

Mar 4, 2024

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Dr. David Taylor set to replace Dr. Lauren Edwards as PSQ Lead

On July 1, 2024, David Taylor, MD, will take over as Patient Safety and Quality Lead in the Department of Psychiatry. The lead will, among other things, analyze service quality, implement QI projects, and seek opportunities to improve patient safety. Lauren Edwards, MD, is the first and current lead for Patient Safety and Quality. She […]

Mar 4, 2024

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Becker’s Hospital Review gives high marks to Psychiatry Clinic

Becker’s Hospital Review named the Nebraska Medicine Department of Psychiatry as one of the top 36 psychiatry and mental health programs in the United States.  Becker’s Hospital Review is a leading hospital magazine for business news and healthcare system analysis. According to its website, the magazine’s editors recognized the Nebraska Medicine Department of Psychiatry and […]

Feb 13, 2024

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Dr. Balasanova receives Leonard Tow Humanism Award

Alëna Balasanova, MD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry, received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award on January 27, 2024. The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation recognizes graduating medical students and faculty members who are exemplars of humanism in the care of patients. Dr. Balasanova […]

Feb 13, 2024

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New resident leaders chosen for 24-25 academic year

On February 12, 2024, Director of Education in the UNMC Department of Psychiatry Daniel Gih, MD, announced two changes starting on April 1. Max Lydiatt, MD, will take over as lead chief resident and Olivia Ochuba, MD, will be the program’s first associate chief resident. Drs. Lydiatt and Ochuba will replace outgoing resident Matthew Kelly, […]

Feb 13, 2024

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Two honored for collaboration with PES and Psychiatry Department

On January 26, the Department of Psychiatry handed out its Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) Partnership Award. The PES Outstanding Partnership Award recognizes one psychiatry faculty member and one clinical staff member who goes above and beyond in their collaboration with the UNMC/NM Department of Emergency Medicine. This year’s recipient are Kristen Baus, MD, and Alexis […]

Jan 30, 2024

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Department celebrates community partnerships

Every year, the Department of Psychiatry hands out Outstanding Partnership awards to individuals, teams or institutions which demonstrate inspiring collaboration in service of the department’s mission and community. On January 26, the department honored these important partners: Columbus Community Hospital Dr. Venkata Kolli has been incredibly gracious while building this partnership and prioritizing residency education. […]

Jan 30, 2024

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Five earn citizenship award

On January 26, the Department of Psychiatry handed out five William H. Roccaforte Citizenship awards. The award is nicknamed “The Rock” and was presented to faculty, staff or trainees who exemplify a spirit of service, extraordinary teamwork, and the passion to go above and beyond each day in service of our mission. This year’s recipients […]

Jan 30, 2024

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Five receive Reba Benschoter Inspirational Leadership Award

On January 26, the Department of Psychiatry handed out five Reba Benschoter Inspirational Leadership awards. The awards were presented to faculty, staff or trainees who exemplify a spirit of leadership, innovation and integrity which inspires others. This year’s recipients are: Caroline Davenport Caroline Davenport is a leader in her department. She has taken on a leadership role […]

Jan 30, 2024

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