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This page will be updated with announcements from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Department of Psychiatry Office of Training.

Meet the Chief Residents for the 2023-2024 Academic Year!
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We are pleased to introduce to you our chief residents for the Department of Psychiatry! Pictured here from Left to Right are: Drs. Anuraag Baxi, Pranav Aurora, Caity Clark, Alexander Posell, and Elizabeth Zharovsky. 

The Inaugural PRITE Games! 
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Pictured above is Dr. Pranav Aurora, the Academic Chief Resident, who created the PRITE Games event. Our residents battled in a test of knowledge and speed, all while building comradery. 


First Fridays: The Tradition Continues

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Pictured here are some residents gathered at a local venue enjoying drinks and food after a hard day's work. "First Fridays" has been a Downstate Psychiatry tradition - inviting residents and faculty to gather at local venues on the first friday of the month. 

5 is greater than 4! The New Chief Residents for the 2022-2023 Academic Year!
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We are pleased to introduce to you our new chief residents for the Department of Psychiatry! Pictured here from Left to Right are: Drs. Samuel Jackson, Conner Polet, Patrick Arthur, Lana Irons, and Roxanna De La Torre. 

 

The Psychiatry Gazette; Vol. 1 Edition 2

 

2021 Psychiatry Resident Retreat

The psychiatry residents and training office gather once annually for the Resident Retreat. The retreat allows for the unique opportunity to have time dedicated for team-building, promote group camaraderie, reflect on residency experiences, and enhance personal/professional growth. #TeamWorkmakestheDreamWork

 
2021 Chief Residents Leadership Conference; the "Tarrytown Meeting" 

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The program sends the Chief Residents to the annual Chief Residents Leadership Conference. The conference provides immersive and experiential exercises designed to enhance personal awareness and develop strategies for resolving leadership dilemmas.

First Fridays: A Downstate Psychiatry Tradition

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Pictured here are some residents gathered at a local venue enjoying music after a hard day's work. "First Fridays" has become somewhat a tradition - inviting residents and faculty to gather at local venues on the first friday of the month. Did someone say "First round is on the PD"?   

 

Family Isn't Always Blood

Residents often gather after work to socialize. One of the amazing things about Brooklyn is that there is no shortage of things to do - whether it is a summer BBQ at a resident's home or dining out at a Michelin-starred restaurant. 

 

Welcoming the PGY-1 class to the SUNY Downstate Family!
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A Welcome BBQ event at Prospect Park hosted by the program for the new residents. 

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The New Chief Residents for the 2021-2022 Academic Year!

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Pictured here from Left to Right are the new Chief Residents for the Department of Psychiatry: Drs. Marco Michael, Cherish Smith, Shaina Singh and Junaid Mirza. Can't perform chief duties on an empty stomach. 

 

2021 Psychiatry Resident and Fellow Graduation

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Venue: Giando on the Water. Pictured here from Left to Right: Drs. Amvrine Ganguly, Junaid Mirza, Moein Foroughi, Alex El Sehamy, Vandana Kumar, Usman Jangda, David Gaita, Shaina Singh, Cherish Smith, Arjun Kumar, and Marco Michael. 

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Pictured here from Left to Right: Drs. Ahmed Al Katib, Saeed Hashem, Rebecca Parra, Kristin Thompson, Denisse Saldarriaga, Gali Hashmonay, Veniamin Mayevskiy, and Mohamed Elsayed.

 

2021 Graduation BBQ
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Pictured here from Left to Right: Dr. McAfee with graduates Drs. Usman Jangda, Mohamed Elsayed, Veniamin Mayevskiy, Saeed Hashem, Ahmed Al Katib, Denisse Saldarriaga, Rebecca Parra, Kristin Thompson, Vandana Kumar, Gali Hashmonay, and our adored program coordinator, Juliet Arthur.