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Teresa Miller, MD, ’83M (Res)and John Goeke

A new alumni gift will soon help enhance the well-being of current and future generations of psychiatrists. Thanks to the visionary generosity of Teresa Miller, MD, ’83M and John Goeke, the Dr. Teresa R. Miller Psychiatry Resident Wellness Fund was recently established in the Department of Psychiatry.


“My residency was instrumental in teaching me the importance of the mind-body connection which I have integrated into my private practice over my entire career," says Miller. READ MORE>>>


Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

On June 26th, we cut the ribbon on the Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center, the region's FIRST walk-in mental health clinic for young people! Thank you to all the donors and supporters who contributed to this effort including, but not limited to, the Brighter Days Foundation and West Herr Ford of Rochester! Missed the ribbon cutting? You can view the recording below! READ MORE>>>

Celebrating Graduates at Key Day

On June 12th, we celebrated Key Day, our annual ceremony highlighting our newest class of graduates from our Psychiatry, fellowship, and Clinical Psychology education programs. In addition, we also recognized several trainees, faculty, staff, and friends for their work in research, care, and education. READ MORE>>>

2024 MFT Grads

We are also proud to announce the latest graduates from our MS in Marriage and Family Therapy Program (MFT)! At the MFT Graduation Dinner, grads presented MFT faculty members Shanice Aluko, MS, MFT, and Kristin Koberstein, PhD, LMFT with the Pieter LeRoux Excellence in Supervision award and the Susan H. McDaniel Excellence in Teaching respectively.

Aluko and Koberstein awards May 2024

A big congratulations to all those graduating this year! We're so excited to have been part of your journey and can't wait to see your next steps!

A Bittersweet Transition

It is with mixed emotions that we share that Steve Fasone, Founding Director of our Psychiatry Technology Group, has made the very exciting decision to retire this summer, winding down his full-time time with us on July 26, 2024. Since joining Psychiatry in 2000, Steve has visioned, supported, built, installed, maintained, staffed, produced, polished, updated, refined, modernized, designed, tested, re-tested, and, honestly, perfected countless efforts spanning across our department. He has also been instrumental for his work behind the scenes at all our department's major events, to-do’s, conferences, and celebrations. READ MORE>>>

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Tony Pisani Named to SAMHSA Technical Experts Panel

Tony Pisani, PhD has been invited to serve on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s Technical Experts Panel- "Embedding Equity and Building the Suicide Prevention Workforce for Underserved Communities." The panel will hold its first meeting in July and continue work to advise SAMHSA on this critical area.

Tony Pisani

Katie Rice Named Secretary of Psychology Coalition at the UN

Katie Rice, PhD has been officially voted in as the Psychology Coalition at the UN (PCUN)’s Secretary starting August 2024! PCUN is an international group that organizes to advocate for all things relating to psychology at the UN as well as across the globe.


She will continue to serve on the UN's “Program Committee” organizing their virtual Psychology Day event and developing a new “Psychology Speaks” hybrid program.

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Raising Awareness for Gun Violence Throughout June

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In honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month, our Firearm Injury Prevention Program (FIPP) visited various UR Medicine clinics throughout June. We had great conversations with patients and clinicians about the importance of safe firearm storage. Stay tuned to the FIPP website for info on informational sessions at upcoming events in the community.

Older Adult Services team wears orange for Gun Violence Awareness Month

Our Older Adult Services team also sported orange in recognition of Wear Orange Day to support those working to end gun violence and honor the survivors in our community.


Reducing Stigma Related to SUD in Rural Care Settings

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Our UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence recently wrapped up a campaign that supports healthcare providers and staff in promoting a stigma-free treatment environment while connecting individuals and families with treatment resources. The center collaborated with providers and individuals in recovery, including those from rural communities, to create posters for care settings. READ MORE>>>


Family Therapy Training Program Receives COAMFTE Reaccreditation

We are proud to share that the MS in Marriage and Family Therapy Program has successfully completed their Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) reaccreditation. The program is now accredited until 2031!


Sheftall Lab at Henrietta Pride Celebration

Sheftall Lab at Henrietta Pride 2024

The Sheftall Lab stopped by Henrietta's 6th Annual Henrietta Pride Celebration in June to provide information on suicide prevention resources and the latest research updates from the team. READ MORE>>>


Creatively Connecting: Summer Showcase 2024

On June 26th, we held our 2024 Creatively Connecting: Summer Showcase! Sponsored by our Psychiatry Residency Program, this event highlighted and celebrated the musical and artistic talent of our employees and trainees! This year's event also highlighted local business, Happy Earth Tea.


SafeSide Framework for Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities

Join the UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence throughout the summer as it partners with SafeSide Prevention for a free workshop training series focused on suicide prevention training for service providers in rural communities. READ MORE>>>


Register for the 8th Annual Behavioral Health Integration Symposium

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Registration is now open for the Department of Psychiatry’s 8th Annual Behavioral Health Integration Symposium, “How Health Systems' Collaboration with Community Partners Impacts Service Delivery.” This event will provide interdisciplinary education on the integration of behavioral health in nonpsychiatric settings as well as the promotion of team-based biopsychosocial approaches to medical conditions. READ MORE>>>

Psychiatry in the News

Pride 365 with Megan Lytle, PhD

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June is designated as Pride Month, but advocacy and support for the LGBTQ+ community are needed throughout the year. Megan Lytle, PhD spoke with UR Medicine about her experiences, perspectives, and contributions to LGBTQ+ advocacy at URMC. READ MORE>>>


Can Adults Have ADHD?

While many schools have systems in place to identify and support youth who may have ADHD, sometimes kids may slip through the cracks with ADHD left undiagnosed until adulthood. Michael Scharf, MD spoke with UR Medicine on how ADHD symptoms vary from childhood to adulthood and shared the best ways to seek diagnosis and treatment as an adult. READ MORE>>>

DICE Corner

Registration for the July Summer Brown Bag Sessions Now Open

Registration is now open for the July 10th – 31st sessions of our 2024 Summer Brown Bag Series. Join speakers every Wednesday starting at noon virtually or in-person throughout the summer to learn about inequities surrounding our communities through a diverse lens. CEU and CMEs are available. Sessions also fulfill one of your annually required DICE activities. Click here to register.

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