Maria Leighton
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Verona
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellow Physician
1 Year 11 Months- Served as co-chief fellow - July 2025 to September 2026
- Conducted psychiatric assessments and engaged in care planning for the child and adolescent population.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Documented patient progress and updated electronic health records meticulously.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Trained and supervised medical students and junior residents in conducting psychiatric assessments in children and adolescents and creating developmentally appropriate treatment plans.
Resident Physician
3 Years 3 Months- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Managed medication regimens, ensuring adherence and monitoring for side effects in patients.
- Performed medical care under guidance of attending physician.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and professional bedside manner.
Guest Instructor
2 Years- Delivered an evidence-based curriculum created by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to graduate students in various health science programs.
- Shared experiences as a mental health provider and engaged course attendees in discussion focused on delivering quality healthcare to patients with psychiatric conditions.
Public Health Intern
1 Month- Conducted community health assessments to identify public health needs and priorities with particular attention to substance use in the youth population.
- Coordinated outreach programs for local youth aimed at developing life skills and prevention of substance use.
- Analyzed data from health surveys to support program evaluation and policy recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
- summa cum laude graduate
- Roger L. Davies Scholarship Recipient
- Gerald Gunderson Natural Science Scholarship Recipient
- Biology Excellence Award Recipient
- Pre-Health Society Member and President
- Professional Development: Rural and Urban Scholars in Community Health (RUSCH) Program
- Student Speaker - Spring 2015 Commencement
M.D. - Medicine
- Rukmini and Joyce Vasudevan Scholarship Recipient
- Edmund J. and Estelle D. Walker Scholarship Recipient
- Elected as Class Representative for Medical Student Association in 2019
No Degree - Arts And Sciences
- Board of Trustees Scholarship Recipient
- Alumni Award Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Trauma-informed care
Motivational Interviewing
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Cultural Competency
Relationship building
Teamwork
Certification
- Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
- Medical License for State of Wisconsin - September 2024 to present
- Basic Life Support Certification - Expires April 2027
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - June 2025 to Present
- American Psychiatric Association - 2021 to Present
Timeline
Fellow Physician
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
10.2024 - 09.2026Read More
Guest Instructor
Des Moines University
06.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Resident Physician
Broadlawns Medical Center - Psychiatry Residency Program
06.2021 - 09.2024Read More
Public Health Intern
Grant County Public Health Department
06.2015 - 07.2015Read More
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine And Public Health
M.D. from Medicine
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Bachelor of Science from Biological Sciences
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The George Washington University
No Degree from Arts And Sciences
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