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.

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Trainee of the Month - May 2026


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Torie Osborne, MD

Dr. Torie Osborne exemplified extraordinary commitment and compassion while caring for a highly complex eating disorder case. As a PGY‑4 in the Pediatrics/Psychiatry/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry program, and currently completing her CAP fellowship, she went above and beyond to ensure thoughtful, patient‑centered care, making a meaningful difference for both the patient and the care team.

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 Mackenzie Graebe, MD Nathaniel Aquino, DO Claire Collins, MD Claire Collins, MD
March Yana Kirichuk, MD Drew Crum, DO Sarah McClanahan, DO Jesse Matherly, MD
April Pat Osterhaus, MD 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