Maria Leighton
Verona
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellow Physician
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Madison, WI
10.2024 - 09.2026
- 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
Broadlawns Medical Center - Psychiatry Residency Program
Des Moines, IA
06.2021 - 09.2024
- 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
Des Moines University
Des Moines, IA
06.2022 - 06.2024
- 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
Grant County Public Health Department
Lancaster, WI
06.2015 - 07.2015
- 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
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI05-2015
M.D. - Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine And Public Health
Madison, WI05-2021
No Degree - Arts And Sciences
The George Washington University
Washington, DCSkills
- 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 - 09.2026
Guest Instructor
Des Moines University
06.2022 - 06.2024
Resident Physician
Broadlawns Medical Center - Psychiatry Residency Program
06.2021 - 09.2024
Public Health Intern
Grant County Public Health Department
06.2015 - 07.2015
M.D. - Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine And Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
No Degree - Arts And Sciences
The George Washington University