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Melinda Fawcett

University of Florida Takes Home MindGames Trophy

The psychiatry residency team from the University of Florida College of Medicine emerged victorious at this year’s MindGames competition at APA’s 2024 Annual Meeting. MindGames has been a popular attraction at Annual Meetings since 2007. The format was inspired by the “Jeopardy!” TV quiz show.

Expert Discusses Overcoming Challenges in Advocating for Women

De Faria spoke during her award lecture at APA’s Annual Meeting. She is the chair of APA’s Committee on Women’s Mental Health and an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida. The Alexandra Symonds Award was established in 1997 to honor a woman psychiatrist who has…

2024 APA Annual Meeting Department Presentations and Awards

It’s that time of the year again – the APA Annual Meeting in New York City is here! We’re thrilled to share with you our lineup of faculty and trainees who will be presenting their work and receiving well-deserved recognition and awards.To help you make the most of…

College honors outstanding contributions in medical education

In a testament to dedication and quality in medical education, the University of Florida College of Medicine held the 24th annual Celebration of Excellence in Medical Education Reception April 2. The evening ceremony saw educators and trainees from the college’s Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses gather and cheer each other on…

Dr. Carter presents at AAGP

Toni Shalyn Carter, MD presented at the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry’s Annual Meeting as part of the AAGP’s Scholar Program. Dr. Carter’s presentation, titled “The Optimization of Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Interventions in a case of Parkinson’s Psychosis” was part of the Scholar’s Program that provides resident…

Unpacking Hoarding

“It’s a hidden illness,” says Mathews, a UF Health psychiatrist. “Even people who have it don’t necessarily know it is a medical disorder.”…

Dr. De Faria featured in new APA podcast series

The new podcast series from the American Psychiatric Association (APA), Women in Psychiatry, features conversations with women psychiatrists from across the country, exploring their personal journeys in psychiatry and their experiences with work-life integration, mentorship, and more. This podcast aims to…

PhD students Moore & Zequeira receive Graduate Mentoring Award

Two PhD students affiliated with department of psychiatry faculty labs have received the 2023-2024 Graduate School Mentoring Award from The Graduate School at the University of Florida. Andrew Moore, PhD student in Dr. Sara Jo Nixon’s lab and Sabrina Zequeira,…