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. 

2023-2024 Articles 

1. Patel S, Silvi S, Desai S, et al. Effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder: an umbrella meta-analysis. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2023;25(5):22r03423. 
2. Newsletter Psychotherapy Crisis in Canada: What Have We Learned From It? has been published in the AACAP News, 2023 May/June edition. It is co-authored by Dr. Timothy Rice (Ching-Fang Sun) 
3. Case Report: Qiu S, Jan D, Kim KY. Association between lower extremity edema and risperidone in an older adult. The Primary Care Companion CNS Disorders. 2023;25(4):22cr03414 
4. Jan D, Kim KY. Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Persons with End-of-Life Dementia. In: Silberman M, eds. The Impact of Culture and Faith in Dementia Care: Psycho-Social-Spiritual Healing. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. 2023: 46-63. 

2023-2024 Oral/Poster Presentations

1. PSV: Topiramate induced Suicidality in an Adolescent Jay Vora MD, Kajal Mawa MD, and Abhishek Reddy MD October 2023 
2. PSV: Limbic encephalitis with Anti-GAD antibodies presenting with psychotic symptoms Michael Ferguson, Lauren Wilson, Kajal Mawa, Abhishek Reddy October 2023 
3. PSV: A case report of electroconvulsive therapy for the treatment of aripiprazole-induced tardive dyskinesia. Sreevalsam Anil S, Greenage M October 2023 
4. PSV: A case of transition from methadone to buprenorphine/naloxone via the Bernese microdose induction method in a patient with complex chronic pain. Sreevalsam Anil S, Varma A October 2023 
5. PSV: Erin McDaid*, Binx Y. Lin*, Hui Xie, Ching-Fang Sun, Akhil S. Pola, Anita Kablinger, Katherine Liebesny. The Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults October 2023 
6. PSV and APA Mental Health Service Conference: Erin McDaid, Eric Vance, Binx Y. Lin. Could Hormones Save Lives?: A Case of Gender-Affirming Hormonal Therapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression in a Transgender Male Patient October 2023 
7. PSV: “The Weight of the Wait: Lack of Outpatient Psychiatric Care Availability in Virginia” Erin C. McDaid, Ching-Fang Sun, Binx Yezhe Lin, Raymond P. Uymatiao, Shyam H. Bhatt, Maria Stack Hankey, Lauren E. Lipphard, Anita S. Kablinger October 2023 
8. PSV: Recurrent Episodes of Acute Pancreatitis Due to Prozac: A Case Report. Metsutnan V, Marlow C, Cagle N, O’Brien V, Kablinger A October 2023 
9. PSV: Lithium-Induced Peripheral Edema: A Case Report. Metsutnan V, Grondin J, Cagle N, Hamirani F October 2023 
10. PSV: Risperidone-Induced Bilateral Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Case Report. Wu N, Metsutnan V, Cagle N, Hamirani F October 2023 
11. Drs. Binx Lin, Ching-Fang Sun, Anilla Del Fabbro and Anita Kablinger! Their poster “The Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Adolescents With Gender Dysphoria: A Real-World Retrospective Cohort Study” was accepted at AACAP’s 70th Annual Meeting in New York, NY October 2023 
12. Poster has been accepted to the TEACH Education Day: Binx Yezhe Lin, Erin McDaid, Michael Greenage, Anita Kablinger. Framework of Psychiatry research interest momentum group at Carilion Clinic-VTCSOM. 2023 TEACH (Teaching Excellence Academy for Collaborative Healthcare) Education Day. Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine-Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA. Oct 30, 2023 
13. Drs. Ching-Fang Sun, Archana Adikey and Virginia O’brien – their abstract “Adolescents With ADHD Prescribed Mixed Stimulant and Benzodiazpine Regimen Are at a Higher Risk of Substance Use Disorder” has been accepted as a poster presentation on AACAP 2023 
14. Poster abstract, entitled "Association Between Postictal Psychosis and Subsequent Diagnosis of Primary Psychotic Disorders: A Retrospective Cohort Study", has been accepted at the American Epilepsy Society 2023 Annual Meeting. Authors: Varsha Nandwana, Ching Fang-Sun, Geetika Bajpai, Anita Kablinger, Aashit Shah 
15. Ching-Fang Sun, MD, Chih-Sung Liang, MD, Kiran Khalid, MD, Anita S. Kablinger, MD, CPI . Pediatric Delirium and Psychiatric Outcome in Children Under 12 Years. AACAP 2023 
16. Symposium Ching-Fang Sun: Beyond the Sum of Its Parts: The Intersectionality of Chinese/Chinese American Sexual- and Gender-Minority Transitional-Aged Youth and Young Adults: First National Survey on Chinese LGBTQ+ Mental Health in America: From a Public Health Perspective AACAP 2023 
17. Akhil Pola abstract titled "Sleep Disorders in the Transitional Age Population During the COVID Pandemic" has been accepted by for the 13the Edition of the Mind-Body Interface International Symposium to held in Taichung, Taiwan from Oct 28th - 30th