Each month, the department of psychiatry recognizes a resident or fellow who has demonstrated excellence in patient care, academics, or community involvement. This recognition highlights the individual’s dedication to advancing psychiatry through compassionate care, research, and community outreach, setting a high standard for their peers.
Trainee of the Month - January 2026
Ray Mirembo, MD
Dr. Ray Mirembo, PGY‑5 CAP fellow, is recognized for his excellent work in the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic. He managed several complex cases with strong communication and optimism, earning enthusiastic praise from both families and faculty. Patients and school clinics alike appreciated his attentive, compassionate care.
Former Trainees of the Month
Below you will find the names of past recipients. Their contributions serve as a reminder of the impact that dedicated residents and fellows can have on patients, colleagues, and the broader community.
| Month/Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ray Mirembo, MD | Sarah Stevens, MD | Theo Oexmann, MD | Mike Miller, Md |
| February | Nathaniel Aquino, DO | Claire Collins, MD | Claire Collins, MD | |
| March | Drew Crum, DO | Sarah McClanahan, DO | Jesse Matherly, MD | |
| April | Ciara Smith, MD | Madaleine Meeks, MD | Connor Malloy, MD | |
| May | Daniel Hoover, MD | Kultaj Kaleka, MD | Ben Sanders, DO | |
| June | Jillian Collier, MD | Adam Clark, MD | Caitlyn Galloway, MD | |
| July | Thomas Kuehn, DO | Yash Bhatia, MD | Bella Gomez, MD, and Lily Svete, MD | |
| August | Alexis Lumm, DO | Daniel Hoover, MD | Samuel Potter, MD | |
| September | Patrick Osterhaus, MD | Kyle Henneke, MD | Savannah Ray, MD | |
| October | Ray Mirembo, MD | Jess Lienesch, MD | Rijah Chhapra, MBBS | |
| November | Morgan Elmore, MD | Emily Brereton, MD | Jesse Matherly, MD | |
| December | Megan Oney, MD | Kyle Henneke, MD | Megan Oney, MD |