Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program
About Our Fellowship
Meet our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program Director, Tara Buck, MD, and several of our current fellows who are part of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the OU-TU School of Community Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the School of Community Medicine, we aim to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse group of resident physicians of the highest caliber who will be shaping the future of healthcare and improving the health of our community. We work in partnership with the largest hospital systems in the area, Hillcrest Medical Center, St. Francis Medical Center and Ascension St. John Medical Center, as well as providing community-based care in various clinics, specialty hospitals, and treatment programs throughout the Tulsa area.
Welcome to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine in Tulsa! We are the only fellowship training program within the Department of Psychiatry which has shown a strong commitment to training outstanding physicians for more than 30 years. We received our initial accreditation from the ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) in 2014 and have been fully accredited since that time.
We have outstanding attending physicians who bring skills from varied professional backgrounds, are eager to teach, and serve as excellent role models for our developing child psychiatrists. Our full-time faculty are all Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with clinical expertise in various areas within Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
The two-year child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program at OUSCM is an innovative, well-balanced, and comprehensive training program that takes advantage of numerous community resources to offer clinical experiences in several settings. It represents the essence of the School of Community Medicine's mission to provide medical services to the underserved in collaboration with various community programs. This is one key factor which sets us apart from other similar small child fellowships. During the first year, fellows will work with children and adolescents in a multidisciplinary partial hospital program, Positive Changes, as well as provide consult-liaison services at Saint Francis Children's Hospital. Other shorter community rotations during the first year include pediatric neurology and observational visits to a variety of public and private schools in the Tulsa area. Primary focus during the second year is on managing your own outpatient clinic. Significant strengths of the program during second year include rotations in neurodevelopmental disabilities, community child mental health, forensics, school-based mental health services in Union Public Schools, eating disorders at Laureate Psychiatric Institute, and adolescent substance abuse treatment at Tulsa Boys` Home. Our second year fellows also have an opportunity to participate in a full year of LEND Internship (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other-Related Disabilities) if they desire expertise in neurodevelopmental disabilities. Fellows begin seeing their own psychotherapy patients during the first year and receive psychotherapy supervision from other child psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists in the community. The didactic program is comprehensive, largely seminar based, and includes all seven core faculty members as leaders. Guest lecturers include psychologists, other community health providers and adjunct faculty. Our faculty is cohesive, collaborative, and highly motivated to provide the very best fellowship training possible and to expand our impact on the delivery of quality mental health care to the children and adolescents in the Tulsa area and beyond.
Tulsa is a family-friendly, affordable city with a growing downtown, sports/cultural activities, and new state of the art public park The Gathering Place. This makes it an enjoyable family friendly place to live and train. For questions or to learn more about our program, please contact our Program Coordinator Jennifer Austin at (918)660-3103 or e-mail at jennifer-austin@ouhsc.edu.
Tara R. Buck, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program Director
Oxley Foundation Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research
Program Aims:
We strive to recruit to our fellowship competent general psychiatry residents at the end of the PGY 3 year or after graduation who desire to improve the quality of life for children and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral health needs. We hope that our fellowship graduates will elect to practice in the Tulsa area or Oklahoma in general but understand this will not always be the case. It will also be important to grow our faculty in the coming years, both in number and strengths, to meet the ever-increasing need for child mental health services in our state. In addition, this past year we opened a co-located pediatrics psychiatry consult clinic which is designed to help pediatrics residents increase their confidence in managing simple psychiatric problems they see in their patients. We are also very involved in exploring innovative ways of delivering mental health care to the underserved in Oklahoma, and intend to develop a telepsychiatry clinic which could serve this purpose. We hope to encourage child psychiatrists who are interested in academic medicine and offer the child fellows opportunities to work on joint clinical research projects with faculty. We also strive to include our trainees in our advocacy endeavors to expand access to mental health services for children in our state to help mitigate this overwhelming need.
Resident Curriculum
Year 1
Our fellowship program is designed to provide higher levels of faculty supervision during the first year with increased responsibility for individual patient care as training progresses. The first year of the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship consists of diverse experiences in two important community-based settings. The fellows spend the entire year dividing time primarily between the Consult-Liaison service at Saint Francis Children's Hospital and in a partial hospital program at Positive Changes which serves children and adolescents ages 4-17. Interspersed throughout the year are other experiences, including working with a clinic based pediatric neurologist as well as observational visits to about a number of different school settings in the community. The focus of psychotherapy in the first year is to provide experience in family management strategies and family therapy under the guidance of the faculty child psychologist.
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Tuesday |
Wednesday
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Thursday |
Friday |
6 Months Positive Changes |
Positive Changes |
Positive Changes (Partial Hospital) PM Academic Afternoon |
Positive Changes (Partial Hospital) |
All Day Various* |
6 Months C-L Service (SFH) |
C-L Service (SFH) |
AM C-L PM Academic Afternoon |
CL Service (SFH) |
C-L Service (SFH) |
Note: The six month period is broken up into 3 month time blocks.
*Various responsibilities include school visits and Phoenix Rising.
Year 2
The second year of our fellowship program consists of diverse clinical experiences with increasing autonomy and experience in specialty rotations. Residents spend 12 months (roughly half-time) in the outpatient child and adolescent psychiatry clinic at the OU Schusterman Center. Having twelve consecutive months in the outpatient clinic allows the resident to follow his/her patients over the course of the year for continuity of care. The OU Schusterman Center psychiatry clinic sees a very diverse patient population, often with complex psychiatric comorbidities. The fellows also spend time each week in a new and innovative Outpatient Pediatric-Psychiatry Consult Clinic. In addition, several special rotations are embedded in the second year of training, including forensics, community child mental health, eating disorders at Laureate Psychiatric Institute, substance abuse disorders at Tulsa Boys Home, and LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities).fellowship opportunity as part of the neurodevelopmental clinic. The residents also have ample time set aside for clinical supervision and psychotherapy opportunities and supervision.
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Tuesday |
Wednesday
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Thursday |
Friday |
AM 5mo 8mo
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6mo (all day) |
AM OP Continuity Clinic |
AM OP Continuity Clinic |
AM Neurodevelopmental Clinic (LEND option) |
PM Outpatient 8mo |
6mo AM Laureate Eating Disorders PM Parent Child Center
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PM Academic Afternoon |
PM OP Continuity Clinic |
PM OP Continuity Clinic |
*2 weeks of Pediatric Neurology
Teaching Sites
Faculty
Tara Buck, MD
Associate Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program Director
Oxley Foundation Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Research
Specialty
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Education
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-Tulsa
Residency
General Psychiatry Residency-University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-Tulsa
Fellowship
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship-University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - General Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry
Professional Interests
Professional interests for Dr. Buck include psychiatric management of autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is also involved in graduate medical education for child psychiatry fellows and collaboration with mental health providers on mental health initiatives.
Jaye Capretto, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Specialty
Pediatric Psychology
Education
Tennessee State University
Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Certifications
Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist
Professional Interests
Dr. Capretto’s research and clinical work focuses on early childhood psychological assessment of neurodevelopmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. Her publications and advocacy strive to address disparities in health education and access among disabled children and adolescents.
Michael Dunlap, DO
Assistant Professor
Specialty
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Education
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Residency
University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – General Psychiatry; American Board of Pediatrics – General Pediatrics
Professional Interests
Dr. Dunlap’s passions include care at the intersection of general pediatrics and psychiatry. He enjoys working in the pediatric hospital as a psychiatric consultant, as well as establishing lasting relationships with his outpatient general pediatric patients.
Bethany Kuhn, PhD
Assistant Professor
Specialty
Pediatric Psychology
Education
The University of Tulsa
Doctor of Philosophy
Clinical Psychology, The University of Tulsa
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Pain Psychology and Consultation/Liaison Service, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
Certifications
Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychology
Professional Interests
Clinical interests of Dr. Kuhn include adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, treatment adherence, and pain management. She has participated in research examining pain processing and pain management in clinical populations.
Shahnaz Kasmani, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Specialty
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Education
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Residency
Psychiatry – Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, OK
Professional Interests
Dr Kasmani interests include both PHP/inpatient and outpatient care, treating children, adolescents and young adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses including neurodevelopmental disorder specifically ADHD and ASD, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorder as well as trauma and stress related disorders.
Andrew Liew, MD (he/him/his)
Associate Professor
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education
Specialty
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Education
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine-OKC
Residency
Psychiatry - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL
Fellowship
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Professional Interests
Dr. Liew's areas of interest include collaborative care models with OU pediatricians to enhance access to child and adolescent mental health care.
Hilary Redemann, DO
Assistant Professor
Specialty
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Education
Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, Psychiatry Residency Program
Fellowship
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - General Psychiatry
Professional Interests
Dr. Redemann enjoys providing evidence-based care to children, adolescents and adults in the community. She has special interests in adolescent and young adult mental health needs but enjoys working with all ages taking a holistric approach to practicing medicine.
Meet Our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows
Brandon Betsch, MD
Medical School: Kansas University Medical Center
Hobbies: I grew up playing soccer as my primary sport and played through college. I still like coaching and watching soccer. I also enjoy strength training, distance running, and lawncare. OU football fan and will bandwagon KU basketball during the good seasons.
Professional Interests: My research interests include the K-12 educational achievement gap and exploring ways to improve standardized drug talks in schools.
Favorite things about Tulsa: Lower cost of living, short winters, minimal traffic, and still being a large enough city to attract an extensive variety of businesses.
Why I Chose This Program: A community emphasis that promotes trainee wellbeing and uniquely tailored learning environments. Unwavering faculty support who are invested in fellows' professional and personal growth. In addition to a variety of clinical settings, including the option to work with other organizations through moonlighting. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this program.
Plans after graduation: I plan to pursue a role that allows for holistic care with attention to nutrition, physical activity, and the spiritual health of each individual. I would also be interested in the development of preventative mental health curriculum.
Cory Horowitz, M.D.
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine/School of Community Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, board game aficionado, and aspiring 5k runner
Professional Interests: psychotherapy, eating disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders
Favorite things about Tulsa: The Gathering Place, a strong sense of community, First Fridays, and the trails along Riverside
Reasons for choosing this program: Compassionate faculty who are motivated about teaching the next generation of physicians to continue to grow our Tulsa community, access to amazing resources such as Laureate, and to learn the ins and outs of the Tulsa community where I plan to build my career.
Plans after graduation: I plan to pursue an outpatient psychiatric practice where I will be able to help children and adolescents in Tulsa actualize their dreams and be the future pillars of our community.
Meet Our Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow
Mollie Rischard Kimrey, PhD
Postdoctoral Year 1
Graduate Education: University of Oklahoma (MEd), Professional Counseling; The University of Tulsa (MA, PhD), Clinical Psychology; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Predoctoral Internship – Child-Clinical Track
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and friends, running, interior design
Professional Interests: Assessment and treatment of childhood traumatic stress and sleep disturbances, including implementation of evidence-based modalities such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares in Children; Psychological testing for youth with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders and complex psychiatric presentations.
Favorite things about Tulsa: Restaurant scene, coffee shops, all the charming districts/neighborhoods
Reasons for choosing this program: Skilled, warm, and genuinely kind faculty who are committed to quality training for child and adolescent mental health practitioners; varied clinical opportunities; diverse patient populations and community sites; positive and collegial work culture.
Plans after fellowship: I plan to pursue a faculty position in academic medicine, where I will have opportunities to work with trainees, conduct research, and maintain my clinical practice.
Child and Adolescent Faculty Participating in 2024 Summer Institute.
Fellows Brandon Betsch and Cory Horowitz with recent graduate Dr. Taylor Warta and Dr. Michael Dunlap, child psychiatry faculty.
Dr. Buck and fellows at 6th annual Autism Advocacy Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol
Play Doh Brain Fun
Gathering Place Family Wellness Series
Speaking at the Gathering Place Family Wellness Series
Faculty and Fellow Graduation 2019
Graduation Reception 2017 - First graduating class!
LEND 2018
Aesculapian Banquet 2018
Volunteer Faculty
Michael Baxter, D.O.
Sue Storts, M.D.
Jennifer Sumner, Ph.D.
Scott Moseman, M.D.
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How To Apply
Each year, we offer 2 first-year positions for fellows. Applicants for the first-year positions must have successfully completed their PGY-3 year prior to entry into the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at OU-Tulsa. The majority of interviews are conducted in the fall.
All applicants for 1st year (PGY-4 or 5) positions should submit the following materials through ERAS: www.aamc.org/students/medstudents/eras/.
- Personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- MyERAS Application Form
- Three letters of recommendation
- Medical school transcript
- Medical school performance evaluation (Dean's letter)
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- Photograph
- Current ECFMG status report (for international medical graduates only)
Before submitting an application, please review the eligibility criteria for qualifications:
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Contact
Postal Mail (Academic and Administrative Offices)
University of Oklahoma
Department of Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
4502 E 41st. St.
Tulsa, OK 74135
Email
Jennifer Austin
Fellowship Program Coordinator
jennifer-austin@ouhsc.edu
