Current Fellows

I am a believer of pushing one out of their comfort level to fulfill their dreams. With this vision, after completing medical school from Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, India, I moved to the United States of America to pursue my goals. I completed an adult Psychiatry Residency at Carilion Clinic- VTSOM, Virginia where I have honed my system and practiced based learning in a multidisciplinary approach practiced in the US. Later, I moved to Little Rock, Ark.,  after being pre-matched at UAMS for the Child and Adolescent fellowship. It is an intriguing experience to work with children/adolescents and their families under excellent supervision.  My areas of interest include, but are not limited to, first episode psychosis, mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD. I have always cherished working with medical students and foresee myself in an academic institute in an outpatient setting.  I enjoy nature, travelling, cooking, watching multi-lingual, TV series, and most importantly spending quality time with family and friends.

I have always lived in the Natural State and plan on staying here even after my training. I’m originally from Cabot, Ark., and attended undergrad at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. I subsequently attended both medical school and residency here at UAMS. I became interested in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry after realizing and gaining an appreciation of how big of an impact early interventions in children/adolescents may have for the entire trajectory of a patients lifespan. At current, I have an interest in pursuing outpatient work seeing both children/adolescents and adults. In the recent years, I’ve learned that I thoroughly enjoy teaching and working with medical students and residents so I could also see myself being in an academic setting. My hobbies include powerlifting, going on long walks, grilling, learning about technology, and spending time with my wife and pet Goldendoodle, Macie.

David was born in California but considers Arkansas home. He attended Arkansas Tech University and received degrees in both Psychology and Business Administration. After college he worked at an adolescent treatment center with a focus on mental health and substance abuse. It was while working at this treatment center that David became interested in psychiatry and substance abuse treatment. After completing a Biology degree at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, David attended medical school at UAMS. He knew that he wanted to pursue his psychiatry residency at UAMS after spending time with the staff and residents there. In his free time, David enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with his family. ​

I'm originally from the village of Mermentau, La. I completed undergrad at McNeese State University and medical school at LSUHSC-Shreveport. I was introduced to UAMS Psychiatry during an away rotation during my fourth year of medical school. I've enjoyed my psychiatry training in Little Rock and am looking forward to continuing it through the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. In my free time, I enjoy shooting pool, cheering on the New Orleans Saints/LSU Tigers, grilling/smoking large portions of meat, and exploring/hiking with my fiancé and dog, Gator.

I grew up in Springdale, Arkansas and went to Washington University in St. Louis, where I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences with a minor in Mathematics. I then attended UAMS for medical school and Unity Health in Searcy, Arkansas for my general psychiatry residency. I went into medical school knowing I wanted to be a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist because of my prior work with adolescents as a Girl Scout Camp Counselor over several summers leading up to medical school. There is such a need for mental health resources in that age group and it was so rewarding to get to help those who were struggling. I am a strong believer in early intervention. Now, I love all the connections that I get to make with youth and families, and I am unsure in what setting I want to practice after fellowship, as I am interested in both community-based outpatient settings and inpatient settings, with a special interest in mood and anxiety disorders in transitional age youth. In my spare time, I like hiking, swimming, kayaking, riding dirt bikes, spending time with my cat and partner, and playing video games.

Brooke was born in Fayetteville, Ark., and grew up in Siloam Springs. After completing her degree in anthropology and honors interdisciplinary studies at the University of Central Arkansas, she studied medicine and public health at UAMS. She is ecstatic to continue her medical training in the field of psychiatry but has yet to select an area in which to specialize. Outside of work you can find her with a book, camera, or plate of snacks in hand, closely followed by her sidekick, Pierre the maltipoo.