Class of 2026
Anisa Bravo, MD
Pronouns: She/Her; Chief Resident
Anisa Bravo, MD
Pronouns: She/Her; Chief Resident
Medical Education
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Academic Interests
Child psychiatry, Latinx health, Forensic psychiatry
How I Thrive
Enjoying the sunshine, connecting with my co-residents, calling my friends/family, and having grace with myself in stressful times.
Additional Language(s) Spoken:
Spanish
Allison Constant, MD, MS
Pronouns: She/Her
Allison Constant, MD, MS
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical Education
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
Academic Interests
Neuropsychiatry, precision psychiatry, computational psychiatry, women's mental health
How I Thrive
Exercise (HIIT classes, running, boxing, jiu-jitsu), golf, relaxing, cuddling with my cat
Courtney Maloney, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Courtney Maloney, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical Education
University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
Academic Interests
Psychodynamic psychotherapy, geriatric psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry
How I Thrive
I thrive by spending time with friends and family, reading, hiking, forest bathing, doing yoga and barre.
Rohini Paul, DO
Pronouns: She/Her; Chief Resident
Rohini Paul, DO
Pronouns: She/Her; Chief Resident
Medical Education
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Academic Interests
PTSD and trauma-related disorders, first-episode psychosis, dialectical behavioral therapy, personality disorders
How I Thrive
Decompressing in nature is one of my favorite ways to thrive! You can catch me chasing sunsets, finding the best places to stargaze, or exploring tidepools along our beautiful coast.
Adam Ross, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Adam Ross, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Medical Education
Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Academic Interests
Addiction Psychiatry, Neuromodulation, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Urgent Care, Quality Improvement
How I Thrive
Exercise, Outdoor Activities, Family Adventures, Cooking, Gardening, and Deep Breathing
Class of 2027
Theresa Bui, MD, MPH
Pronouns: She/Her
Theresa Bui, MD, MPH
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Academic interests
Integrated/collaborative care, lifestyle psychiatry, Asian American mental health, student mental health, mood disorders
How I Thrive
Concerts and live music, working out, exploring new hobbies, trying new restaurants, and spending time with loved ones
Feng Hsiao, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Feng Hsiao, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Medical School
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Academic Interests
Integrative psychiatry, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Asian American mental health, mood disorder, personality disorder, trauma-informed care.
How I Thrive
Hanging out with my partner and/or friends including my co-residents, going to concerts and theater musicals, creating art, spending time in nature, exploring new restaurants.
Additional Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin
Toan Nguyen, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Toan Nguyen, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Medical School
SUNY Downstate Health and Sciences University
Academic Interests
LGBTQ mental health, mood disorders, personality disorders, adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry.
How I Thrive
Spending time with friends, walking my cat, exploring new spots for food.
Elizaveta Souboch, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Elizaveta Souboch, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical School
University of Illinois in Chicago
Academic Interests
ECT/ TMS, neuromodulation, neuropsych, psychosis, catatonia.
How I Thrive
Spending time with my co interns & husband, hiking with my dog, eating tasty food + boba.
Matthew Tran, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Matthew Tran, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Medical School
University of Minnesota
Academic Interests
Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health, Asian American Mental Health, Refugee Mental Health, Exercise is Medicine, Psychedelic Medicine, Psychotherapy
How I Thrive
Getting out in nature and hiking/camping around NorCal, gym, basketball, ping pong, watching Minnesota sports teams, walking my Frenchie Moss
Asees Waraich, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Asees Waraich, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical Education
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Academic Interests
Forensic and correctional psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, women’s mental health
How I Thrive
Doing yoga and Pilates, reading and watching Nordic Noir, knitting and crocheting blankets for my local animal shelters as well as gifts for my family and friends
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Class of 2028
Emily Chen, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Emily Chen, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical Education
Keck School of Medicine of USC
Academic Interests
Trauma and resilience, women’s mental health, interventional psychiatry, and consult liaison psychiatr
How I Thrive
Traveling, taking care of my plants, socializing with friends, dancing, reading fiction, playing board games, baking
Additional Language(s) Spoken
Mandarin
Benny Escobedo, DO
Pronouns: He/Him
Benny Escobedo, DO
Pronouns: He/Him
Medical Education
Kansas City University COM
Academic Interests
Community psychiatry, psychodynamic psychotherapy, interventional psychiatry, digital psychiatry
How I Thrive
Spending time with friends and family, spending time outdoors, playing/watching sports, trying new restaurants
Additional Language(s) Spoken
Spanish
Kassidy Kanja, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Kassidy Kanja, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical Education
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Academic Interests
Child and adolescent psychiatry, trauma and resilience, integrative psychiatry
How I Thrive
Spending time with loved ones, exercising, trying new foods
Theodora Kipers, MD, JD, MS
Pronouns: She/her
Theodora Kipers, MD, JD, MS
Pronouns: She/her
Medical Education
Texas A & M University School of Medicine
Academic Interests
Interventional psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and advocacy work
How I Thrive
Getting active outdoors, trying new restaurants, cooking, taking weekend trips, and spending time with family
Tricia Nguyen, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Tricia Nguyen, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical Education
California University of Science and Medicine
Academic Interests
Addiction, public psychiatry, trauma, refugee mental health, and cultural psychiatry
How I Thrive
Gymming, playing tennis, traveling, live music events, and spending time with family & friends
Sherwin Shabdar, MD
Pronouns: They/Them
Sherwin Shabdar, MD
Pronouns: They/Them
Medical Education
Western Michigan Homer Stryker School of Medicine
Academic Interests
LGBTQ and unhoused populations, trauma and recovery, interventional psychiatry, community psychiatry
How I Thrive
Music, books, time with friends, board games, climbing, spending time outside
Class of 2029
Lauren Hisatomi, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Lauren Hisatomi, MD
Pronouns: She/Her
Medical Education
California Northstate University, College of Medicine
Academic Interests
Addiction medicine, cultural psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, lifestyle medicine, psychotherapy
How I Thrive
Spending time with loved ones, CrossFit, bullet journaling, gardening.
Theodore Huo, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Theodore Huo, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Medical Education
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Academic Interests
Interventional psychiatry, Child and adolescent psychiatry, Psychotherapy
How I Thrive
Catching up with friends, gym, exploring the Bay.
Chelsea Pelayo, DO
Pronouns: She/Her; Foreign Language: Spanish
Chelsea Pelayo, DO
Pronouns: She/Her; Foreign Language: Spanish
Medical Education
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Academic Interests
Cultural psychiatry, Addiction, Pain, Border health, refugee & asylum care, Street Medicine, healthy equity, Harm Reduction, Narrative Medicine
How I Thrive
I thrive on good sleep, with a regular dose of fresh air, urban hikes/nature walks & coffee.
Sam Rashkovich, MD
Pronouns: He/Him; Foreign Language: Japanese
Sam Rashkovich, MD
Pronouns: He/Him; Foreign Language: Japanese
Medical Education
Weill Cornell Medical College
Academic Interests
Emergency psychiatry, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cultural psychiatry, technology in mental health.
How I Thrive
Playing any and all racquet sports, watching a good movie in the cinema, singing karaoke with friends, going to stand-up comedy shows.
Jonathan Shipley, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Jonathan Shipley, MD
Pronouns: He/Him
Medical Education
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Academic Interests
Forensic Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and inpatient psychiatry. I am especially passionate about working with individuals experiencing psychotic disorders, as well as treating complex cases such as treatment-resistant depression, catatonia, and severe agitation.
How I Thrive
I thrive by spending time with my partner, my two cats, and going on hikes or long walks throughout Campbell, California. I also play video games with family members and love exploring the restaurants around San Jose.
Phuong Tran, MD
Pronouns: She/Her; Foreign Language: Vietnamese
Phuong Tran, MD
Pronouns: She/Her; Foreign Language: Vietnamese
Medical Education
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Academic Interests
Child and adolescent psychiatry, reproductive/women’s health psychiatry, neuropsychiatry.
How I Thrive
Spending time with my partner and our pets, eating my way through the city, planning my next travel destination.
Alumni
Graduated Residents:
| Post-Residency | Number of Residents |
|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Northern CA | 2 |
| Kaiser Permanente Southern CA | 1 |
| Community Program | 3 |
| Private Practice | 3 |
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fast Tracked Residents
UCLA
UCLA Harbor
UC Davis
UC Irvine
Medical University of South Carolina
Charles Drew University