Zach Bartochowski, M.D.
Medical School:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Professional Interests
Outpatient psychiatry, psychotherapy
Outside Interests
Spending time with family and friends, fitness, literature, cooking, meal prepping.
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 who make up the UMKC Psychiatry Residency Program. The faculty, residents, and staff genuinely care about you and your success. Everyone is very approachable and supportive, which helps generate a positive climate for training.
What has been your favorite rotation so far?
My favorite rotation has been the combined medication management and psychotherapy clinic during our outpatient training. I have really enjoyed gaining experience in different psychotherapy modalities while seeing the patients benefit from both the biological and the psychological aspects of psychiatry.
What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?
I like to go for walks in the many different parks and trails around the city, dine at new restaurants, and try new activities like pickleball.
What are your future career plans?
Outpatient adult psychiatry
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Val Bellman, M.D., Psy.D.
Medical School: Sechenov University
Professional Interests
I have a deep professional interest in inpatient psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and palliative care. In inpatient psychiatry, I focus on providing specialized care to patients with severe mental health conditions in a hospital setting. Interventional psychiatry allows me to utilize procedures like electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation to address mental health disorders. Psychosomatic medicine is an area I’m passionate about, as it involves understanding the connection between the mind and physical health conditions, taking a holistic approach to patient care. Lastly, in palliative care, I strive to provide compassionate support to individuals with serious illnesses, managing symptoms and improving their quality of life.
Outside Interests
Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy time with friends, traveling, and spending quality moments with my dog.
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be?
If I had to pick one thing that I really like about this psychiatry residency, it would be the wide exposure to a diverse range of psychopathologies. This program has provided me with invaluable opportunities to encounter and learn about various mental health conditions. The exposure to different psychopathologies has deepened my understanding of psychiatric disorders and honed my diagnostic skills. It has allowed me to develop a comprehensive approach to patient care, ensuring that I can effectively address the unique needs of each individual. This breadth of exposure has been instrumental in shaping me into a well-rounded and competent psychiatrist.
What has been your favorite rotation so far?
It’s difficult to choose just one favorite rotation, as each has offered unique learning experiences and valuable insights. However, if I had to pick, I would say that my time in both the Inpatient Psychiatry and CL Psychiatry rotations have been particularly fulfilling. Both rotations have deepened my understanding of psychiatric disorders, refined my clinical skills, and reinforced my passion for providing comprehensive care to individuals with mental health needs.
What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?
There are many fun things to do in and around the city. Some popular options include exploring the Country Club Plaza, visiting museums like the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, enjoying live music and entertainment, indulging in delicious Kansas City barbecue, exploring the Kansas City Zoo, and visiting the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
What are your future career plans?
A combination of inpatient, interventional and palliative psychiatry.
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Anisha Chinthalapally, M.D.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Professional Interests
Acute Adult Inpatient
Outside Interests
Writing fiction, short stories, songs, poems, and essays. Learning new recipes. Dancing. Learning to play my guitar.
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be?
I absolutely love the patient population we have. We see such a wide variety and diversity of patients and disorders. It’s never boring!
What has been your favorite rotation so far?
The TMC acute units are my favorite. I love being on my feet and being able to see everything in action!
What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?
I love finding new places to hang out and things to do. This includes coffee shops, restaurants and bars, festivals, new parks, art museums and exhibits, music performances, and other activities.
What are your future career plans?
I plan on doing acute adult inpatient.
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Drew Lecuru, M.D.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Professional Interests
I have a particular Interests in addiction psychiatry; however, I can see myself sticking with general psychiatry as well. Right now, I want to learn as much as I can about it all.
Outside Interests
I like to read fantasy novels and play video games in my spare time. Only when I am not out hanging out with my co-residents getting out and enjoying Kansas City. I like to have fun and look forward to future resident events with all of the classes.
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Ferdinand Osayande, M.D., M.B.A.
Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Professional Interests
Psychiatry, Networking, Business/Healthcare Administration
Outside Interests
New music, Competitive Powerlifting, Reading, Traveling, Minor auto repair, and DIY
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be?
Our program coordinator Sherry Bushmoyer! I didn’t notice how much that could sway my opinion on the culture of a program until I started interviews. Mrs. Bushmoyer was definitely on top of things during the season when I was a 4th year student, and all throughout residency now that I am in my 4th and final year.
What has been your favorite rotation so far?
Tie between our acute inpatient and adult outpatient service
What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?
I make it a goal to try out a new restaurant at least once a week. Goal is to have tried about 200 places by the end of all 4 years. So far after 38 months I’m up to roughly 160 places. 40 restaurants and 10 months to go!
What are your future career plans?
Still ironing out what I would like to do in the immediate future but right now I have an interest in both adult inpatient and outpatient Psychiatry
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Hirsch “Harsh” Srivastava, M.D.
Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
Professional Interests
Pain Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Outside Interests
Powerlifting, Running, Swimming, Movies, Comic Books, Reading
If you had to pick one thing you really like about this program, what would it be?
I appreciate the wide variety of psychopathology, and co-morbid medical illness, we see as our residency program is couched in a large, urban center in a resource-poor safety net hospital system, as well as a state forensics hospital. Plainly speaking, we see a lot of very, very sick, very interesting, very extreme patients which prepares us to practice psychiatry anywhere in any circumstance. I particularly appreciate the availability of a wide variety of psychiatric exposure including seeing patients in county jail and child psychiatry. One of the main draws of this program for me was the availability to work in the Pain Medicine department and utilize my psychiatry training in addition to gaining procedural and medical experience in this interdisciplinary field.
What has been your favorite rotation so far?
Pain Medicine, though I also have enjoyed Consult-Liaison, Addiction Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
What do you like to do for fun in and around Kansas City?
Powerlifting, Running, Swimming, Movies, Comic Books, Reading. In Kansas City, I enjoy my neighborhood the River Market and the farmers market on weekends.
What are your future career plans?
Unsure at this point, though considering fellowship. |
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