Dr. Aviv Itzhaki, MD (Associate Program Director): Dr. Itzhaki serves as the Associate Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency program at Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center. He oversees our PGY-3 residents during their outpatient rotations, providing valuable mentorship and clinical guidance.
Dr. Krista Pinard, MD: (Core Faculty): Dr. Pinard plays a vital role in the training and development of our PGY-1 residents. She is actively involved in supervising and teaching during the inpatient Psychiatry rotation, helping to lay a strong clinical foundation for our early trainees.
Dr. Shuresh Bhushan, MD (Core Faculty): Dr. Bhushan works closely with our PGY-1 residents during their inpatient Psychiatry rotations. He brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to clinical teaching and is committed to helping new residents build confidence and competence as they being their training journey.
Dr. Tarik Alshaikh, MD (Core Facutly): Dr. Alshaikh serves as a core faculty member specializing in addiction psychiatry and plays a key role in the education of our PGY-2 residents. He is passionate about equipping residents with the knowledge and skills needed to care for a vulnerable population.