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  • June 12, 2023
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Congratulations to the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Resident and Fellow Class of 2023!

Resident & Fellow Graduation – Class of 2023

Graduates of the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) residency training program gathered with friends, family, loved ones, and supporters at the Pitt University Club on June 1, 2023. 

Below are the awards and honors presented at the 2023 graduation ceremony. 

2023 Psychiatry Student Interest Group Exemplary Service Award for Excellence in Teaching:

  • Faculty: Laima Spokas, MD (Assistant Professor of Psychiatry)
  • Resident: Meghan Keil, MD (PGY4)

The class of 2023 presented the following awards to key faculty, staff, and groups in honor of their extraordinary contributions to the medical training of WPH’s residents and fellows. 

2023 Residency Training Awards:

  • Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Daniel Bender, DO
  • WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Adult Faculty: Robert Hudak, MD
  • WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Geriatric Faculty: Elizabeth Hale, MD
  • WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Volunteer Faculty: Loren Sobel, MD
  • WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Non-Faculty Staff: Nina Wade
  • WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Outpatient Services: UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Comprehensive Recovery Services
  • WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Special Services: Peer Program
  • WPH Exemplary Teaching Service Award for Inpatient Services: Center for Interventional Psychiatry

Congratulations to all!

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