Class of 2023

Watch the video of the graduation slide show and photos from the graduation ceremony on June 17, 2023.

Residents, Fellows, Doctoral Clinical Psychology Interns

	Keri Biscoe, MD Field of Psychiatry Child, Adolescent, Adult & Integrative Psychiatry Where is your career taking you? I will be practicing child, adolescent, and adult outpatient psychiatry. Reflections on your time training: So grateful, through these 5 years, to have found my professional tribe! People you would like to acknowledge: Everyone who spent some of their time and energy to teach me. My fellow trainees for company on the journey. My patients for sharing themselves with me. My family and friends for reminding me of who I am and where I come from. Myself for where I've been and where I am going. And Divine Source for making it all possible.
	Meghan Burke, DO Field of Psychiatry Adult Psychiatry Where is your career taking you? Addiction Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine - Tucson Relections on your time training: My life has been forever impacted by the passionate, supportive and familial relationships that have grown amongst my classmates since starting as strangers intern year. People you would like to acknowledge: I'd like to acknowledge and thank my incredible partner, parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends who have shown up, supported, and grounded me through the highs and lows of life and residency. To those have become my mentors, thank you for challenging, encouraging and guiding me throughout this process.
	Trung (Jack) Duong, MD Field of Psychiatry General psychiatry Where is your career taking you? I will be working as an outpatient psychiatrist with UCLA Health Reflections on your time training: This past 4 years have been an absolutely wonderful journey of both professional and personal growth for me. I truly enjoy every single moment and there are too many to recall on. I would have to give it to my colleagues in the class for this adventure. From our mind and body group to the many night calls in the hospital, we all leaned on one another while having the privilege to care for patients in some of the most impactful way. I am graduating with a renewed sense of hope and an excitement for what is to come. People you would like to acknowledge: I would like to acknowledge my amazing mentors throughout the residency who taught me more than any books can, Dr. Kalia and Dr. Pritchard. I would also like to acknowledge my supportive partner Duy and my mom Eva.
	Neema Hariri, DO Field of Psychiatry Outpatient Where is your career taking you? Kaiser Permanente Orange County, California Reflections on your time training: There are so many moments to reflect on, it is hard to summarize in just a few sentences. I am grateful to have done residency with so many wonderful people that make the world a better place. People you would like to acknowledge: My family: Emaan, Sho, Mo. My mentors and teachers: Dr. Kalia, Dr. Curry, Dr. Pritchard, Dr. Studer, Dr. Lam. My wonderful co-residents.
	Alexander Lang, MD Field of Psychiatry Adult Where is your career taking you? Kaiser Oakland Reflections on your time training: Doing C/L nights at main with my wife doing C/L days at main. Breakfast and dinners at the hospital. Signouts with Neema Hariri which included the highlights of the day. Anything that makes Meghan Burke chuckle. "When in doubt, it's meth." People you would like to acknowledge: Jason Curry - for your leadership and mentoring. Thanks for letting me pick your brain weekly for two years. Richard Lane - thanks for walking me through the journey of learning psychotherapy. You have taught me so much about memory and emotion that I will keep with me forever. Eric Taylor - for your support and knowledge in neuroscience. Brian Smith - for your support, encouragement, and sarcasm.
	Neema Mehramiz, MD Field of Psychiatry General Adult People you would like to acknowledge: Dr. Curry, Dr. Kalia, Dr. Morenz, Dr. Katsanis, Dr. Hu, Dr. Lam
	Chang Su, MD Field of Psychiatry Adult ED/CL Where is your career taking you? Amwell Corp, ED/CL Relections on your time training: Grateful to have spent 4 years with a group of friendly, whip-smart, supportive residents and to have had mentors who care about resident learning and well being. Privileged to participate in process of people getting healthier. People you would like to acknowledge: Co-residents for sharing in the laughs and frustrations, Dr. Lam for incredible mentorship over past 2 years, Dr. Kalia for challenging me during my interview, giving me the confidence to select this program as my top choice, and following through on being a leader worth learning from.
	Julie Tomkins, MD Field of Psychiatry Adult Outpatient Where is your career taking you? Southern Arizona VA
	Brianna Williamson, MD Field of Psychiatry Palliative/Psycho-oncology Where is your career taking you? UCSF Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Reflections on training: I've heard that in residency the days are long, and the years are short. Reflecting back on my experience, this feels incredibly accurate. I've faced some of my most difficult professional and personal struggles in the last four years. It was the support of my mentors and colleagues (who became dear friends) that carried me through these challenging times. I look back with deepest gratitude to my hard working co-residents who became my Tucson family. People you would like to acknowledge: Alex Lang, you're the absolute best My fab coresidents and my mentors.
	Yue Zong, MD Field of Psychiatry Outpatient Where is your career taking you? Outpatient Psychiatry for Adults and Children Reflections on training: Psychiatry has not just become my career but also given me invaluable tools to learn about myself and our world. The future of psychiatry is awfully exciting right now. I feel incredibly lucky to go into a field that I love! People you would like to acknowledge: I am deeply grateful to my parents and husband for supporting me throughout my medical education. I would also like to thank all my dedicated mentors who have encouraged and guided my development into a psychiatrist. And last but definitely not the least, my daughter for widening my perspective and spectrum of life experiences.

Fellows

	Karen Atencio, MD Field of Medicine Addiction Medicine Where is your career taking you? To be determined! Reflections on training: A year that has gone by very quickly, spent learning and growing. People you would like to acknowledge: Dr. Gumm, Dr. Roberts, Dr. Glenn
	Adiel Carlo, MD Field of Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry Where is your career taking you? VA People you would like to acknowledge: My family who has supported me throughout all this delayed gratification business.
	Michael Duerden, MD Field of Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry Where is your career taking you? Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
	Justin Gause, MD Field of Medicine Addiction Medicine Where is your career taking you? Coming soon.
	Mark Grant, MD Field of Medicine Addiction Medicine Where is your career taking you? Hopefully working in Tucson in an Opioid Treatment Program. People you would like to acknowledge: Thank to Dr. Gumm and the Addiction Medicine Crew, it's been a great year and you have helped my again find joy in medicine! Sophie, Becky, Mom, Dad: I love you!
	Muhammad Qasim Maqbool, MBBS Field of Medicine Addiction Medicine Where is your career taking you? Private practice. Reflections on training: Excellent learning experience. People you would like to acknowledge: Elisa Gumm DO, Melody Glenn MD, Larry Oñate MD

Doctoral Clinical Psychology Interns

	Rebecca Campbell, MA Field of Psychology Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on sleep. Where is your career taking you? Post-doctoral position with Dr. Daniel Taylor developing a clinician training program for CBT for nightmares. Reflections on training: I really enjoyed the opportunity to work with patients from different walks of life. It's been a privilege to be a part of this chapter in their life. I'm incredibly grateful for my supportive, funny, and talented cohort. People you would like to acknowledge: I would like to acknowledge my husband, Jake. After six years of reading my drafts, being my practice person, and listening to my psychology fun facts, he's earned at least in honorary bachelor's in psychology.
	Elizabeth Corning, MA Field of Psychology Child psychology Where is your career taking you? I will be completing my postdoctoral training at Axis for Autism in Phoenix, AZ. In my future career I hope to continue to provide psychological assessment and intervention services to children and families. Reflections on training: My internship experience has been one of the most challenging, but even more so rewarding, times in my life. I was given the opportunity to learn from a team of dedicated supervisors with invaluable expertise in the field as well as develop my skills in settings that were entirely new to me. While the challenge of taking on these unfamiliar roles caused me to doubt myself at times, I was blessed with an exceptionally amazing cohort that provided endless laughs and support. Throughout the inevitable stress I also knew I always had the support of my program directors Dr. Rodriguez and Dr. Suhr. In addition to all of the professional takeaways that I will carry with me throughout my career, this internship has shown me the value of personal and professional connection in persisting through challenging endeavors. People you would like to acknowledge: Thank you to my wonderful parents for giving me everything, I wouldn't be here today without your unwavering love and support. And thank you Mark, for being with me every step of the way and for all the sacrifices you’ve made to allow me to pursue my dream. Love you!
	Celina LaForge, MA Field of Psychology General Where is your career taking you? After internship, I will be employed as a school psychologist in Vail, AZ and will pursue licensure as a psychologist. Reflections on training: My internship was an amazing and enriching opportunity that allowed me to develop my clinical skills through the guidance of supervisors and mentors who are experts at their craft. Though working with children and adolescents is my passion, I have been surprised to learn that I very much enjoy working with adults therapeutically. I found providing psychological services to diverse individuals from various settings incredibly rewarding and I am inspired to continue this meaningful work in my future endeavors. People you would like to acknowledge: I would like to acknowledge my internship supervisors for their invaluable guidance, including Dr. Rodriguez-Esquivel, Dr. Suhr, Dr. Sveinsson, Dr. Esque, Dr. Garcia, Dr. McWhinnie, and Dr. Katsanis. I would also like to acknowledge my mentors and advisors through my doctoral program for their unwavering support, including Dr. Andrew Gardner, Dr. Jina Yoon, and Dr. Jennifer Kirkpatrick.
	Genna Losinski, MA Field of Psychology Clinical Health Psychology Where is your career taking you? To be determined! Reflections on training: To a year of fostering professional and personal growth and confidence in core clinical psychology competencies, delivering evidence-based treatment across clinical settings, practicing cultural humility, administering psychological assessments, conducting evaluations, working on multidisciplinary teams, and learning the very hard way to always make sure your new windshield wipers are properly installed before driving to Marana on 1-10 during monsoon season - thank you internship! People you would like to acknowledge: Deep gratitude for all of my UofA and KU supervisors, mentors, advisors, and fellow graduate students for their relentless support, guidance, and knowledge over the past 6 years. And, to my supportive and incredible partner, parents, and extended family and friends - bird by bird…fin.
	Leilani Puentes, MA Field of Psychology Clinical Neuropsychology Where is your career taking you? I will begin a Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at Silver State Psychology in August 2023. Reflections on training: Over the course of this training experience, I learned the inherent value of interprofessional collaboration, cultural humility, and personal reflection to provide informed and effective treatment. The community of people I have had the pleasure of working with demonstrated these values through individual action which formed a foundation for my professional identity. The exceptional supervision provided across rotations also helped me learn to lean on my strengths and lean into my growth edges. Looking back now, I can cherish the times when feelings of utter incompetence overcame me, or the hopeless spiral of imposter syndrome became too heavy. In repeatedly realizing that I have so much more to learn, I have been able to appreciate how far I have come. For this reason, I will be leaving this program with a good understanding of my current abilities and the vigor to continue strengthening my practice. To all of my supervisors who helped me feel comfortable in the place that I am, and who remained committed to helping me cultivate new strengths, thank you. Your efforts fostered who I am as I enter this next phase and will be cherished throughout my career. People you would like to acknowledge: I want to thank my incredible husband, Alberto, who has been my best friend and strongest supporter from the beginning of this journey. Our life together with our brilliant son, August, is exactly what I always dreamed of. Whatever the future holds for our family, I am thankful it will be with the two of you.