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Mary grew up in Bryant, Ark., and attended UALR where she got a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She knew early on in medical school that she wanted to do psychiatry, and she is currently planning to do a consultation-liaison fellowship. She really enjoys the intersection of psychiatry and medicine and looks forward to learning more in this area. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her nieces and nephews, or watching a show on Netflix with her pups, Charlie and Waylon.
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.
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.
Todd is a proud native of North Little Rock, a two-time graduate of the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, and a former Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Maintenance Officer in the United States Air Force. His interest in psychiatry blossomed after his third year rotations at the VA and the Arkansas State Hospital and was fully cemented after meeting all of the fantastic people in the psychiatry department. He spends most of his spare time obsessing about soccer, running, and hanging with his family and his pals.
Phillip was born and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas and attended medical school at UAMS. He became interested in psychiatry during his preclinical years; he found himself reading about topics in mental health for fun rather than obligation. Phillip enjoys the personal nature of psychiatry. He intends to pursue general psychiatry due to the pace and diversity of patients. He enjoys playing guitar, recording music, and exercising in his free time.
Karina was drawn to psychiatry during her M3 clerkship at the North Little Rock VA, where she enjoyed the field’s person-driven approach to patient care and had positive experiences with multiple faculty. She was motivated to stay at UAMS because of its variety of training sites in close proximity and the obvious camaraderie amongst residents. She’s keeping an open mind for future career options but is currently most interested in Women’s Mental Health. Karina loves to spend time in the sky piloting a single engine aircraft, on the water at nearby Lake Ouachita, and in the stands cheering on the Razorbacks.
PGY-3
Adam was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and earned his medical degree from UAMS. He had positive preclinical experiences shadowing at the Women’s Mental Health Clinic and studying drug addiction at the Brain Imaging Research Center. During his clinical years, he found treating mental illness in the veteran population very rewarding, which solidified his plans for a career in psychiatry. He plans to pursue a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry with a potential future path in academics as a clinical educator. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and dog (Wookiee Baggins), CrossFit, traditional weightlifting, and writing with modern fountain pens.
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.
Ann-Marie was born and raised in Fort Smith, Ark. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Hendrix College, a small liberal arts college in Conway, Ark., where she majored in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and minored in Music with a focus on piano. Ann-Marie has been a dancer and performer all her life – first with ballet, Irish dance, and baton-twirling, then with her college dance team, and now has transitioned to aerial circus arts. She loves animals and has a particular weakness for the underdogs of the animal kingdom such as possums, skunks, and her own hairless cat, Luna. Ann-Marie decided on Psychiatry during her third year of medical school while on rotation at the UAMS PRI Women’s Unit, where she had her first exposure to inpatient Psychiatry. She is particularly interested in psychosis and psychotic symptomatology, and would like to pursue a fellowship in either Forensic or Geriatric Psychiatry.
Cody is a native of Conway, Ark. He received his Bachelor of Science in philosophy at the University of Central Arkansas, then completed his medical degree at UAMS. He initially became interested in Psychiatry during his third-year clerkship experience and was particularly drawn to the unique physician-patient partnerships that can develop throughout mental health treatment. At the moment, he is interested in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as consult-liaison psychiatry. Cody is an avid sports fan (Go Colts!), and enjoys spending time with his dog while exploring Arkansas.
Erin is from Hot Springs, Ark., and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and Chemistry from Henderson State University. She attended medical school at UAMS and was thrilled when she matched at UAMS for residency. She was drawn to the program’s diverse training opportunities, family atmosphere among residents, and outstanding and supportive faculty. She is currently interested in several different psychiatric specialties including Women’s Mental Health, Child & Adolescent, and Geriatrics. In her free time she enjoys going on the lake, watching The Office, trying new restaurants with her husband, and cuddling with her cat, Catsby.
Rebecca Minner grew up in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and played college volleyball at John Brown University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She made the decision to attend medical school at UAMS knowing she wanted to become a psychiatrist. The UAMS psychiatry residency program was her first choice due to its robust and diverse services, as well as its offering of community mental health outreach opportunities in central Arkansas. She is considering child and adolescent psychiatry at this time. Rebecca enjoys trying out new restaurants, working on puzzles, and being a mental health advocate on social media.
Maggie was born and raised in Fayetteville, Ark. She went to the U of A for undergrad where she majored in biochemistry, then went to UAMS for medical school. She was initially drawn into psychiatry after her Brain and Behavior module during M1 year, then her third year clerkship solidified the interest. She enjoys running, hiking, and anything involving her dogs in her free time.
Natasha is a native of Arkansas, having grown up in Cherokee Village. She went to high school at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts in Hot Springs, and was a Donaghey Scholar at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She completed her medical school training at UAMS, and found her passion for psychiatry during her third year clerkship. She really enjoys the field of child/adolescent psychiatry, but is keeping her mind open to other fellowship opportunities as she moves through her residency training. She spends much of her time with family, as well as cooking, baking, gardening, and watching Netflix!
PGY-2
Charlie grew up in Clarksville, Arkansas and received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Arkansas Tech University. He worked as a microbiologist before attending medical school at UAMS. He was drawn to psychiatry while listening to patients share their stories during his third-year rotations at the Arkansas State Hospital and UAMS. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children and playing drums and disc golf.
Bill grew up in Houston, Texas, before moving to Arkansas to attend Hendrix College where he received his B.A. in biochemistry. He then completed his M.D./Ph.D. at UAMS, with his Ph.D. research focused on the behavioral pharmacology of drugs of abuse. This research sparked his initial curiosity in psychiatry. William is interested in both adolescent and addictions psychiatric research as well as clinical practice at an academic medical institution, potentially using psychoactive compounds like MDMA or psilocybin as therapeutic tools. In his free time William enjoys woodworking, working out, playing soccer, competing in Highland Games, drawing, reading, learning new hobbies, making unnecessarily long and detailed lists, and chasing his cats around the house.
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.
Nadia was born in St. Louis, Mo., but grew up in Rogers, Ark. She returned back to her birthplace for undergrad, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis. She then attended UAMS for medical school, where she discovered psychiatry during her third year clerkship. In particular, she was drawn to the holistic approach applied to patient care and the opportunity to interact with patients on such a personal level. She is interested in women’s mental health and reproductive psychiatry. In her free time, Nadia enjoys spending time with her husband and cat, Milo, discovering new restaurants, and visiting her family’s ranch.
Jake grew up in Appleton, Wisc., before moving to Conway, Ark., in high school. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biological physics at the University of Central Arkansas. He completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He developed an interest in psychiatry during his preclinical courses and realized it was a passion during his third-year clerkship at the Arkansas State Hospital rotation. He is drawn to the field for many reasons, including the holistic approach and the depth of the psychiatric interview. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two golden retrievers, commissioning his fantasy football league, and playing board games.
Alex earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian studies at Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University with a focus on reproductive and sexual health. She attended medical school at The University of Texas at Austin, where she discovered the subfield of reproductive psychiatry that solidified her choice of a psychiatry residency. She enjoys connecting with her patients on a deeply meaningful level and is excited to train under UAMS faculty with expertise in women’s mental health. In her free time she enjoys being outside in nature with her fiancé and seeing her family, who are nearby in Dallas.
Wesley was born in Texas but moved to Arkansas early in life. He grew up in Little Rock and later attended Hendrix College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and philosophy. While pursuing his medical degree at UAMS, he quickly became fascinated with the field of psychiatry. He couples matched with his wife who is going into general surgery. He is interested in the fields of addiction psychiatry and consult services and hopes to work in academic medicine. He enjoys spending time outside, playing board games, and traveling.
Jordyn was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She moved to Arkansas to compete in Cross-Country at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology. Before attending medical school, she worked as a forensic toxicologist at the Arkansas State Crime Lab. She attended medical school at UAMS were she discovered her interest in psychiatry during her third year rotation. In her free time, she enjoys playing hockey, DIY projects and going to the lake.
PGY-1
Jae is from West Houston, Texas. She is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University where she studied psychology. Some of her favorite college courses were in the criminology field during which she learned about the criminal justice system and the mental health needs of incarcerated people. She received her medical degree from Texas Tech University where she discovered a passion for forensic psychiatry. In her free time, she explores her new neighborhood with her little dog Dax, makes updates to her fixer-upper, and reads books from every genre indiscriminately.
Catey May-Martin grew up in Northwest Arkansas and attended Hendrix College. There, she obtained a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology while playing volleyball for a top-five nationally ranked D3 team. She attended medical school at UAMS and became interested in psychiatry during her third year after working on the Womens Health unit. Catey is interested in pursuing a career in Reproductive Psychiatry, which she believes UAMS is the best place for her to accomplish this goal. During her free time, Catey enjoys spending time with her husband, baby boy and two dogs.
Chris grew up in Minnesota, earned a BS in Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and attended medical school at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was drawn to psychiatry due to his fascination with how psychiatric illness can be influenced by all aspects of a patient’s life. He is interested in Forensic Psychiatry due to the overlap of psychiatry and the legal system, two of his main academic interests. In his free time he enjoys lifting, following Formula 1 racing, and spending time with his cat.
Molly grew up in White Hall, Ark., and attended Arkansas State University, where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry and Spanish. She attended UAMS for medical school, where she confirmed her passion for psychiatry during her third-year rotation at the Arkansas State Hospital. Growing up, Molly was fascinated by books and movies portraying the field of psychiatry, and she was pleased to find her real-life experiences with the field even more meaningful and interesting. Molly is particularly interested in pursuing a career in Forensic Psychiatry. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, attending concerts, watching Razorbacks sports, and spending time with her two Basset Hound/Labrador puppies, Nellie and Lou.
Kesley grew up in Rogers, Arkansas and attended Ouachita Baptist University where she received a degree in biomedical sciences. She attended UAMS for medical school and first became interested in psychiatry during her 3rd year after working with the amazing psychiatry interdisciplinary teams at UAMS and appreciating the patient-centered care. In her time outside of work, she enjoys eating good food, running, riding her bike, hanging with her husband and their friends.
Molly was born and raised in Hopkins, Minnesota and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at Carleton College in Northfield MN. She attended medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa and public health at the University of Minnesota. Even with having never been to Arkansas before matching to UAMS, she was drawn to the program because of the wide range of opportunities, strong training, and sense of camaraderie and support among residents. She is most interested in community mental health, treating people with serious mental illness, and harm reduction and addiction. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, DIY projects, and reading with her 20-pound cat, Echo.
Katherine grew up in Austin, Texas. She attended college at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a B.B.A. in Business Management and B.S.A. in Biology. She went to medical school at UIWSOM in San Antonio, where her third-year inpatient psychiatry rotation confirmed her desire to pursue psychiatry as a career. Her passion for patient advocacy has led to her interest in geriatric psychiatry as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. When she has free time, Katherine enjoys going to coffee shops, mountain biking, reading, and hanging out with her feisty calico, Gigi.