Carol I. Ping Tsao

Carol I. Ping Tsao, MD, JD, is a Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. She actively teaches medical students, resident physicians, and fellows, with expertise in General Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine.

• Northwestern University - BA
• University of Illinois College of Medicine - MD
• Marquette University Law School - JD

Her research focuses span Hospital Psychiatry, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Medical Education, and Ethics in Psychiatry. Her publications highlight innovative teaching models, clinical case studies, and ethical frameworks in psychiatric practice.

Dr. Tsao treats inpatients at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center and emphasizes physician care. Her work bridges psychiatric clinical practice, educational reform, and bioethical considerations.