Delaney Fragale
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dynamic psychiatric professional with extensive experience in public speaking, excelling in audience engagement, and evidence-based practice. Proven leader in mentoring and developing educational content, enhancing clinical competencies for healthcare providers. Recognized for implementing innovative treatment protocols and improving patient outcomes through collaborative interdisciplinary approaches.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speakers Bureau
Teva Pharmaceuticals
02.2025 - Current
- Presented informative slide decks on Austedo XR for tardive dyskinesia.
- Engaged the audience effectively during presentations.
- Discussed clinical data to illustrate treatment outcomes, adverse events, impact of TD, etc.
Clinical Preceptor
Thiel College
Greenville, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Supervise, mentor, and educate Physician Assistant (PA) students in mental health clinical rotations
- Guide students through practical experiences in diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions, with a focus on evidence-based approaches
- Facilitate student development through clinical assessments, treatment planning, and comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders
Consulting
Clinical Care Options (CCO)
08.2024 - Current
- CME presentation "Charting Paths: Evidence-Based Decisions in MDD Treatment Beyond the First Line."
- Focused on treatment strategies for major depressive disorder (MDD) beyond initial therapies, providing clinicians with updated guidelines and insights into complex case management
- Engaged an audience of over 500 healthcare professionals, enhancing their ability to apply evidence-based decisions in psychiatric care
Lead APP Psychiatry
Dent Neurologic Institute
Amherst, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Leadership and Mentorship: Oversee and provide clinical guidance to a team of 10 psychiatric Physician Assistants, ensuring high standards of care in the management of psychiatric conditions
- Mentor PAs in clinical decision-making, patient management, and professional development
- Program Development and Implementation: Lead the development and implementation of department-wide protocols and treatment guidelines, including innovative therapies such as Spravato, IV ketamine, and TMS
- Ensure compliance with the latest clinical best practices and regulatory requirements
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other healthcare providers to create a cohesive team environment focused on delivering comprehensive mental health services
- Facilitate communication between team members to optimize patient outcomes
Faculty: Thrive AP Transition to Practice Curriculum
ThriveAP
07.2023 - Current
- Presenter of "Psychopharmacology Crash Course," "Rethinking Depression Treatment: Exploring Therapy and Interventional Methods," and "Advanced Management Strategies for Major Depressive/Persistent Depressive Disorders," providing foundational knowledge on psychiatric medications to nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
- Covered the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of various psychiatric drugs, offering practical tips for managing side effects, and ensuring patient adherence.
- Designed content to enhance the clinical competency of early-career clinicians in managing psychiatric patients.
Clinical Preceptor
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Supervise, mentor, and educate Physician Assistant (PA) students in mental health clinical rotations
- Guide students through practical experiences in diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions, with a focus on evidence-based approaches
- Facilitate student development through clinical assessments, treatment planning, and comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders
Clinical Preceptor
Daemen University
Amherst, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Supervise, mentor, and educate Physician Assistant (PA) students in mental health clinical rotations
- Guide students through practical experiences in diagnosing and treating psychiatric conditions, with a focus on evidence-based approaches
- Facilitate student development through clinical assessments, treatment planning, and comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders
Psychiatry Physician Assistant
Dent Neurologic Institute
Amherst, NY
10.2020 - Current
- As an outpatient psychiatric PA specializing in ADHD, mood disorders, and behaviors associated with developmental disabilities, I provide comprehensive mental health care through diagnosis, medication management, and behavioral interventions
- I work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that improve patient outcomes
- My role involves educating and supporting patients and families, advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities, and ensuring appropriate pharmacologic therapy, meeting each patient's unique needs
Clinical Faculty Advisor
POCN
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Curate educational content for the MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) Center of Excellence, a digital learning destination for healthcare providers
- Collaborate with fellow experts to ensure that content is both clinically relevant and aligned with current psychiatric treatment standards
- Provide mentorship and guidance for clinicians seeking to expand their expertise in MDD management
Advisory Board Member
Teva Neuroscience
Nashville, TN
11.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated in a strategic advisory board in Nashville, TN, to discuss advancements in neurological and psychiatric treatments
- Provided input on the development and implementation of new therapeutic options for psychiatric disorders, particularly in areas related to mood and anxiety disorders
- Worked alongside other thought leaders to share clinical insights and improve patient outcomes in psychiatry
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Daemen College
Amherst, NY12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Daemen College
Amherst, NY12.2019
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Audience engagement
- Evidence-based practice
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Educational content development
Certification
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry (CAQ-Psych), NCCPA, 10/01/22
- Physician Assistant Certification, NCCPA, 06/01/20
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 07/01/23
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 04/26/25
References
References available upon request.
Organizations
- New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA)
- American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
- Association of PAs in Psychiatry (APAP)
Training
- NeuroStar TMS Training for MDD, Neuronetics, 02/01/24
- Master Psychopharmacology Program, Neuroscience Education Institute, 10/01/22
Timeline
Speakers Bureau
Teva Pharmaceuticals
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Preceptor
Thiel College
09.2024 - Current
Consulting
Clinical Care Options (CCO)
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Faculty Advisor
POCN
03.2024 - 02.2025
Advisory Board Member
Teva Neuroscience
11.2023 - 10.2023
Lead APP Psychiatry
Dent Neurologic Institute
10.2023 - Current
Faculty: Thrive AP Transition to Practice Curriculum
ThriveAP
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Preceptor
St. Bonaventure University
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Preceptor
Daemen University
08.2021 - Current
Psychiatry Physician Assistant
Dent Neurologic Institute
10.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Daemen College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Daemen College
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