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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Academic Awards
Research
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Justine Yang

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Compassionate Psychiatry Resident with clinical experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds. Notable for utilizing multidisciplinary approach to patient care, resulting in improved mental health outcomes. Committed to staying updated on latest research and treatments within field of psychiatry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatry Resident

UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
06.2022 - Current
  • Conducted patient assessments to determine mental health needs and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions for diverse patient populations.
  • Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and coping strategies.
  • Supervised junior residents during clinical rotations and provided mentorship support.
  • Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases and enhance treatment approaches.
  • Engaged in research initiatives to explore advancements in psychiatric treatments and practices.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
  • Supported community-based programs that provide mental health services.
  • Provided direct patient care in a psychiatric setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient history and symptoms.

Research Technician

UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Operated transcranial magnetic stimulators and stereotactic neuronavigation for patient studies.
  • Assessed patient moods, cognition, side effects, and safety throughout treatment.
  • Conducted analysis and chart reviews of clinical outcomes from TMS service.
  • Presented findings at American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting, March 2022.
  • Showcased research at University of New Mexico Health Science Brain and Behavioral Health Research Day, April 2022.

Research Assistant

UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Recruited and enrolled patients for study participation.
  • Conducted confusion assessment method screening for accurate diagnosis.
  • Performed cerebral state monitor screening to evaluate patient conditions.
  • Presented research poster at Academy of Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Virtual Conference, November 2021.

Research Analyst

UNM Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed survey to identify gaps in patient care and reviewed charts for 100 patients.
  • Analyzed data and proposed targeted interventions to address identified care gaps.
  • Presented findings at QIPS conference in May 2021 for knowledge sharing.

Supplemental instructor and tutor

UNM Center for Academic Program support
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Created lesson plans and facilitated sessions to provide students with opportunities to review challenging material presented in class in a collaborative setting
  • Tutored undergraduate students in biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics

Supplemental instructor of biology

University of New Mexico
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • An undergraduate course averaging 200 students per semester, covering the following topics: microbiology, cell biology, metabolism pharmokinetics, pharmodynamics
  • Developed quizzes, exams, and homework for students

Student Internship

Los Alamos National Lab
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Designed and worked on chemistry lab experiments. Wrote abstract and presented findings to journal club group
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to create a database of information about hydraulic fracturing

Education

Doctor of Medicine -

University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, NM
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Psychology

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2018

Study abroad - Spanish language and history, Medical Spanish, Tropical biology

Universidad De Costa Rica
Costa Rica
12.2017

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Care coordination
  • Patient education
  • Psychopharmacology expertise
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Psychotherapy techniques

Affiliations

  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Psychiatric Association of New Mexico
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American Academy of Neurology

Volunteer Experience

  • El Pueblo Clinic, COVID vaccination clinic volunteer, 05/01/21
  • New Mexico Department of Health, COVID-19 phone hotline volunteer, 04/01/20, 06/30/20
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine Student Wellness Group, Pets against pandemic student wellness group leader, 04/01/20
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine Student Wellness Group, Presented poster at UNM HSC Education Day, 01/01/21
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine Student Wellness Group, Facilitated student-led panel on mental health in medical school during National Physician Suicide Awareness day, 08/01/19
  • Lutheran Family Services, Refugee Well-being Food Mobilization Work Group volunteer, 04/01/20, 07/31/20
  • Lutheran Family Services, Tutored middle and high school students from refugee families, 09/01/20, present
  • Albuquerque Opportunity Center, Supplied food and materials for homeless shelter during COVID pandemic, 2020
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine Learning Communities, Mentored incoming medical students, 2020, 2021
  • Young Children’s Health Center, Flu shot clinic volunteer, 01/01/18, 12/31/19
  • Young Children’s Health Center, Facilitated health education day for middle school-aged children and their parents, 2018

Hobbies and Interests

  • Crochet
  • Knitting
  • Baking
  • Gardening
  • Swimming
  • Playing piano and flute
  • Visiting alpaca farms

Academic Awards

  • Peterson Endowed Scholarship Award, 01/01/21
  • UNM SOM Samir Patel Scholarship, 01/01/19
  • Los Alamos/Rio Arriba Medical Society Scholarship, 01/01/18
  • BAMD Scholarship, 01/01/14, 12/31/18
  • Presidential Scholarship, 01/01/14, 12/31/18

Research

  • Accelerated fMRI-Guided Theta Burst Stimulation for Late-Life Depression, Davin Quinn, MD, FACLP, 09/01/20, present, Worked as a technician and operated transcranial magnetic stimulators and stereotactic neuronavigation for patients in the study, Worked closely with patients and assessed their moods, cognition, side effects and safety, Analyzed and performed chart review of clinical outcomes from the TMS service, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting, 03/01/22, University of New Mexico Health Science Brain and Behavioral Health Research Day, 04/01/22
  • Masimo Cerebral State Monitoring May Improve Detection of Delirium, Davin Quinn, MD, FACLP, 04/01/21, present, Recruited and enrolled patients in the study and performing confusion assessment method and cerebral state monitor screening, Annual Meeting of the Academy of Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Virtual Conference, 11/01/21
  • Identifying Causes of Readmission at University of New Mexico Hospital, Christopher Bartlett, MD, 01/01/21, present, Developed a survey to identify potential areas of gaps in patient care and performed chart review for 100 randomly selected patients, Analyzed data and proposed interventions for next steps in addressing these gaps in care, QIPS conference, 05/01/21
  • Controlling Epilepsy for Two: A Retrospective Analysis of the Effects of Antiepileptic Drugs on Pregnancy with Focus on Drug Levels, Seizure Frequency, and Risks to the Fetus, Annapoorna Bhat, MD, 07/01/20, present, Performed chart review for 20 patients in Dr. Bhat’s Pregnancy with Epilepsy clinic and gathered and analyzed data, Submitted abstract to AAN conference

Timeline

Psychiatry Resident

UNM Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Research Assistant

UNM Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2022

Research Analyst

UNM Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022

Research Technician

UNM Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2023

Supplemental instructor of biology

University of New Mexico
05.2016 - 08.2017

Supplemental instructor and tutor

UNM Center for Academic Program support
01.2015 - 12.2017

Student Internship

Los Alamos National Lab
01.2013 - 12.2016

Doctor of Medicine -

University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Psychology

University of New Mexico

Study abroad - Spanish language and history, Medical Spanish, Tropical biology

Universidad De Costa Rica
Justine Yang