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Jose Arvizu Olvera
David Block
II chose Brown because... When I was applying for residency programs, I knew I wanted to be in one of three regions: the greater Boston area, NYC, or Chicago, having lived at some point in all of them. I have always enjoyed Providence, however, especially seeing the city transition from an old, somewhat down-on-its-luck manufacturing city (during my freshman year at Brown), to a vibrant city that is continuing to develop with new business and culture (today). And, after interviewing for residency at Brown, I knew I had to come here. The open-mindedness and forward-thinking that have become synonymous with Brown carry through into the psychiatry residency. Not only do you interact on a regular basis with some of the foremost researchers and experts in their respective fields, but you feel like you are part of their team. Butler Hospital is a great hospital, and somewhat different in that it is a stand-alone psychiatric facility. Of course, during your training, you transition through different hospitals, which I believe is a strength of our program. Finally-and most importantly-my fellow residents are just about some of the most awesome group of people I have met. They are smart, energetic, sometimes goofy, and never boring. In just a few months of internship, I have enjoyed a weekend in New Hampshire, pot luck dinners, and regular Tuesday night happy hours with them. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at david_block@brown.edu or 401-455-6373, x. 752. Best wishes, and good luck wherever you decide to pursue your training!
Hilary Cerullo
Maria Luisa Hincapi
About me: After just four years of being away, I am back for Psychiatry training. It is true what they say Providence really grows on you. It has an amazing diversity of quaint things to do that you really cannot find anywhere else (e.g. gondola rides, fire on water, couches at the cinema, Newport Mansions, free summer concerts, 5000 glowing Jack O'lanterns at Roger Williams park and zoo, tons of beaches, and of course, an assortment of great restaurants with international cuisine year round). As for the residency program, it has friendly people, great attendings, quality education, and top notch research. Everyone is extremely approachable and will help you get any project you envision up and running. You get a lot of Psychiatry straight from the first year and have flexibility in choosing off service rotations to best suit your interests. There are plenty of seminars and didactic rounds to attend at Butler and Brown has year round lecture series given by experts from around the world. You really can get it all here. On a more personal note some of the things I enjoy doing and now have time to do include: scuba diving, cooking, dancing (latin dance in particular), traveling (specially back home to Panama) and hanging out at Melissa's cabin in NH. My professional interests include mood disorder research and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Education: 2004, M.D., The University of Western Ontario , London , ON , Canada 2000, B.S., Brown University , Providence , RI
Joshua Kane
Background: One of the things that attracted me to Brown was meeting residents who had traveled a circuitous route to psychiatry. At Brown there are many residents who have had other careers or pursued other interests before going into psychiatry. I think these experiences can only help in making a connection with patients and becoming better doctors. Providence is also a unique blend of city and town. I was a little nervous about moving here from New York , but so far, the transition has been easy and it's been a great fit. Please e-mail with any questions you might have about Brown Psychiatry, Providence or surviving the match. I can be reached at psychiatry_residency@brown.edu or 401-455-6373 ext 755 Education: 2004, M.D., SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY 1996, B.A., Yale University, American Studies
Jocelyn Kreiss
About me: After graduating from Emory University in 1996, I decided to spend time gathering some clinical experience while applying to graduate programs in clinical psychology. Along with volunteering as a mental health worker in a geriatric day program, I had the opportunity to pursue other interests. A passion for hiking and camping led to work as a backpacking instructor for Outward Bound. Later, during graduate school, I became increasingly interested in understanding the underlying medical issues of my patients. The next year, I applied to medical school and entered the University of Rochester as a medical student in 2000. After two years, I transferred to Brown Medical School, to join my husband, where we both graduated in 2004. Continuing at Brown for residency training in psychiatry was an easy decision. As a medical student, I was drawn to the complexity of patients seen on the consult liaison service and the variety of treatment modalities offered through the partial hospitalization programs. After talking to the psychiatry residents, I was sold. They described feeling challenged, but still had time to explore interests outside of medicine. Now I understand why the residents were so content with this program. The faculty are supportive, approachable, and they encourage us to think critically about our patients. My colleagues are not only intelligent, but they are solid people who I respect and enjoy spending time with. And living in Providence? A few hours from the White Mountains, 40 minutes to the beach, good food, not much traffic...need I say more?
Melissa Ludwig
About me: It was 2:00 am and I was the resident working in the Butler emergency room. I was doing a "doc-to doc" with an ER attending at a local community hospital. As a way of introduction he asked me "how are you doing?" "Great." I responded. He laughed, "No one ever says 'great' at 2:00 am in the emergency room." It made me stop and think. I realized, it was 2:00 am, it was the ER, and I was great. Obviously, I have been very happy with my choice of Brown for residency. The program is diverse and interesting, with multiple sites of differing character. The faculty happily view teaching as part of their career, rather than a bother. The residents are competent and dedicated, but not competitive or single-minded. The psychiatry program is respected and utilized within the wider medical community of Providence. One of the surprises of the program has been the knowledge I have gained while interacting with the strong psychology trainees. Most importantly, I have fun on a regular basis. My fellow residents are terrific people, who live balanced lives. Providence has a small bit of city flavor, but the location also allows easy access to the beach, to wilderness areas and to larger, more cosmopolitan cities. The food here is great! And, the housing in the area allows for various options: apartments, condos and houses. My house in a quiet neighborhood makes me happy every day.
Michael Wolfe
The one piece of advice I give to applicants, which was also given to me, is "go with your gut." The psychiatry residency at Brown University was definitely the place that felt most right for me when I interviewed.When I was looking for a program I wanted several things:diversity in hospital settings and population of patients,well-rounded and inspiring colleagues, andhappy residents. I also wanted aprogram with a strong early child experience, given my interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have been incredibly lucky coming to Brown and feeling as if my residency experience has providedme with what I was looking for in a residency. The other residents here are extraordinary people, let alone physicians, and I learnsomething from them everyday.I am also lucky that I am able to say that the members of my residency class have become some of my closest friends. Brown is also a very supportive place to encourage your own developmentof your interests. In my free time I enjoy the local beaches, taking classes at a nearby Craft Center in Worcester, MA, and completed the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institutes’ Fellowship.If you haveany questions forme, please contactme throughthe Residency Coordinator.
Agustin Yip
About me: I was initially drawn to the Brown program because of its dedicated research track (there is an impressive range of research opportunities here), but I have since discovered its many other strengths: the program directors are flexible and responsive to residents'; needs, the teaching is first-rate, and clinical rotations are uniformly excellent across the different sites. But really what has made me happy to be here are the people (attendings, hospital staff, and especially the trainees). I don't think residency would be half as interesting (or fun!) without these warm, talented, enthusiastic, and remarkably well-adjusted(!) individuals I have the privilege of working with -- and learning from -- everyday.
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