Psychiatry Residency

Many opportunities exist for research. Residents are given a month in their intern year to devote entirely to research, and they are paired with a faculty mentor who serves as an advisor for their research interest. 

From clinical trials on new drugs, biologics, devices, and data collection registries to molecular and genetic studies of cell types, as well as quality improvement, Carilion is at the forefront of medical research that enhances patient care. 

2024-2025 Articles/Case Reports

1. A Case of Clozapine Induced Mania-Like Symptoms in the Treatment of Schizophrenia. Sze AH, Pola AS, Smith AG, Vora J, Greenage MP. Psychopharmacol Bull. 2025 Apr 8;55(3):56-59.PMID: 40223909
2. Benzodiazepine use for anxiety disorders is associated with increased long-term risk of mood and substance use disorders: A large-scale retrospective cohort study. Sun CF, Pola AS, Su KP, Lin BY, Kablinger AS, Trestman RL. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep. 2024 Aug 13;12:100270. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2024.100270. eCollection 2024 Sep. PMID: 39247100
3. Ketamine - An Imperfect Wonder Drug? Magruder T, Isenhart M, Striepe MV, Mannisto A, Jannie KM, Smith J, McCarson KE, Christian DT, Duric V. Biochem Pharmacol. 2024 Nov;229:116516. doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116516. Epub 2024 Aug 30. PMID: 39218043
4. Magruder T, Isenhart M, Striepe MV, Mannisto A, Jannie KM, Smith J, McCarson KE, Christian DT, Duric V.Biochem Pharmacol. 2024 Nov;229:116516. doi: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116516. Epub 2024 Aug 30.PMID: 39218043
5. Thyrotoxic Psychosis in a Patient With Graves' Disease and Methimazole Nonadherence: The Role of Antipsychotics in Treatment.
   Spiegel DR, Pilc E, Coleman T, James H, Schlecht T, Fox S. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2025 Feb 27;27(1):24cr03840. doi: 10.4088/PCC.24cr03840. PMID: 40048283 

2024-2025 Oral/Poster Presentations

1. Psychiatric Society of Virginia (PSV): Implementation of a Skills-Based Psychotherapy within the Department of Corrections: Predictive Factors of START NOW in Illinois, Navin Jayaswal, Dana Sharma, Jeff Sim, Alicia Williams, Anita Kablinger, Robert Trestman October 2024
2. TEACH Education Day: A Novel Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Addressing Patient Access, Teaching, and Team-Based Care in Virginia, Virginia O'Brien, Rachel Martin October 2024
3. Annual Meeting of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry: Mirtazapine-induced Tardive Dyskinesia in an Older Adult in Arizona, Amin Syed, Karishma Soni, Azziza Bankole March 2025