Julian DeSouza

Compassionate, resourceful, and analytical psychiatrist with a passion for helping people achieve well-being and live flourishing lives through optimizing their mental health. Seeking to work in an outpatient setting that will provide opportunities to continue to grow professionally through caring for a diverse patient population.

Residency in Psychiatry, 06/2016

University of Kentucky College of Medicine - Lexington, KY, United States

Doctor of Medicine Degree, 10/2011

Ross University School of Medicine - Dominica, West Indies

• USMLE Step 1: passed
• USMLE Step 2: passed
• USMLE Step 3: passed
• Psychiatry & Neurology Initial Certification Exam: Board Eligible

• Florida Board of Medicine Medical Doctor License
• ACLS/BLS
• DEA License
• Suboxone Treatment Certification

Lifestyle Optimization & Personal Development Coach, 2016 - Present

• Help individuals identify and define their personality, identities, strengths, gifts, and talents
• Help individuals organize their life to reach their vision of themselves and their life at its ideal based on their values and objectives
• Introduce them to growing through serious reading by providing a 5000 volume lending library of non-fiction titles in all areas of life & self-improvement

Secretary, Psychiatry Interest Council, 08/2014 - 04/2016

• Conduct meetings, coordinate communication between executive board and general body
• Assist with securing rooms, inviting speakers, and setting up events such as weekend conferences

• University of Florida Honors Program (2001)
• National Merit Scholar (2001)
• Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar (2001)
• University Advanced Placement Program Diploma (2001)

• American Medical Student Association (2005-2011)
• American Psychiatric Association (candidate)
• Florida Psychiatric Society (candidate)

American Medical Student Association
• Blood Drives, Health Clinics, Health Education, Fundraisers, and various other health-related activities

Mercy Nursing Home, Kerala, India
• Assisted and shadowed physicians, as well as responsible for patient care and physical examinations

UF Homeless Council, University of Florida
• co-founder, treasurer
• Provide housing, form close relationships, and provide homeless individuals the skills necessary to gain employment and lead independent and satisfactory lives

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, Orange City, FL
• Emergency Room and Daily Services Volunteer

Philosophy, Metaphysics, & Dialectics

• Utilize logic and reason to systematically analyze multi-dimensional factors and provide accurate diagnosis and treatment
• Address total well-being of the patient by a comprehensive consideration of biological, psychological, historical, social, & environmental factors

Theology, Biblical Studies, Apologetics, & Worldview Studies

• Background in theology to understand patients’ individual belief systems and worldviews
• Address spiritual and religious concerns of according to patients particular background to provide a wholistic approach to psychological health

Individual & Social Psychology

• Acute ability to read nonverbal cues to better understand patients’ emotions

Anthropology, Geography & Cultural Psychiatry

• Understand different lifestyles, worldviews & cultural perspectives on psychiatry
• Relate to a diverse population of patients and treat culture-bound psychiatric conditions

Entrepreneurship & Business Management

• Detailed business practices, including remaining up-to-date on licenses and certifications, keeping accurate financial records, and keeping practice running smoothly

• Tennis & Cricket
• Travel & Exploring Different Cultures
• Cooking & Home Economics
• Do-It-Yourself & Home/Auto Maintenance