Sara Agha, M.D.

Medical School:  University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Professional Interests:  Perinatal psychiatry, psychotherapy, adult outpatient psychiatry
Outside Interests:  Reading, listening to podcasts, being outdoors, exploring coffee shops and restaurants around Kansas City
What was/is your favorite rotation?  Consult/liaison psychiatry because it’s challenging and involves teamwork and a collaborative approach. I also enjoyed outpatient and the longitudinal relationship with my patients.
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be? What stands out to me the most is the people. The faculty, residents, and staff genuinely care about you and your success. Everyone is very approachable and supportive, which helps create a positive and nurturing atmosphere for training
 What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?  Exploring KC’s coffee shop scene!

Levi Craghead, M.D., M.P.H.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Adult outpatient psychiatry, mental health policy, rural telemedicine
Outside Interests: Dog training, Cooking, Reading
What was/is your favorite rotation? Adult Outpatient Psychiatry with University Health has been my most rewarding rotation so far. We see a variety of rare, complex psychiatric cases worthy of publication. My experience on this service has given me knowledge and confidence to take on a wide array of psychiatric disorders.
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be? This program does an excellent job promoting work-life quality. Residents, on average, work 8-5 weekdays with golden weekends as the norm. This grants ample opportunity to socialize with fellow residents, spend time with family, and conduct elective academic work. The people here are wonderful, and I consider them to be my great friends.
What are your plans for the future? Upon graduation, I intend to remain in my Kansas City home and be a psychiatrist for underserved populations. I would like to dedicate time each week to community outreach in support of rural populations. As well, I intend to work with state and local officials to promote policies aimed at improving access and quality of mental health services.

Ethan Johnston, M.D.

Medical School: University of Missouri Kansas-City School of Medicine
Professional Interests:  Adult Outpatient Psychiatry, LGBT+ Care, Obtaining Masters in Health Professions Education.
Outside Interests:  I enjoy exploring new cities and restaurants, sand volleyball and competitive karaoke (yes, this is a real thing!).
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be?
Hands down, the people. The vast amount of support shown from coresidents, attendings and staff make our program great.
What has been your favorite rotation so far?  Our outpatient psychiatry clinics solidified my interest in this type of patient care for my future. A diverse patient population combined with a dedicated interprofessional team provided a great learning opportunity.
What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?  Besides the Kansas City BBQ, I love finding new coffee shops, local restaurants, and attending weekend festivals like “First Fridays” in the Cross-Roads and West Bottoms districts.

Saja Necibi, M.D.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Professional Interests 
I’m interested in learning more about psychotherapy and hope to incorporate it in my future practice
Outside Interests
I enjoy traveling, gardening, exploring Kansas City with friends, going to concerts, and hanging out with my cat
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be?
I really value how supportive the faculty and my co-residents are. Everyone is approachable, more than happy to teach, and we all function as a team.
What has been your favorite rotation so far?
So far I like acute inpatient psychiatry the most- especially my geriatric psychiatry rotation
What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?
I like trying different coffee shops around Kansas City! So far my favorites are Rochester and Messenger coffee
What are your future career plans?
Right now I am interested in child and adolescent psychiatry, and hope to serve marginalized communities, especially refugees.

Olurinde Oni, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.

Medical School: University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Professional Interests 
Community Psychiatry, Research and Medical Education
Outside Interests
Spending time with family and friends, community service, working out on treadmill.
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be?
I like the people here. Everyone is here to help you achieve or discover your goals. I am enjoying the camaraderie which I already saw during my interview here. Also I have lived in Kansas City metropolitan community for some time. It is good place to live, raise family, and enjoy a fairly balanced weather. The cost of living is affordable. In addition, the curriculum of training is clinically and academically intensive thereby providing a great learning experience.

What has been your favorite rotation so far?
I have learned so much from Med-Psych, Chronic Inpatient Psychiatry, Acute Inpatient Psychiatry and Consult & Liaison rotations. Each of these rotations has added indispensable building blocks to my psychiatric knowledge
What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?
I spend time with families, hang out with friends going to restaurants, playing golf, and doing community services. I enjoy walking on the trail to view the serenity of nature.
What are your future career plans?
I would like to work in a community-oriented outpatient adult psychiatry and also do clinical research.