David Williams

David Williams is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior. He serves as Associate Director of Resident Education and Training and Medical Director for Outpatient Services.

• MD from University of South Carolina (2010)
• BA in Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University (2005)

His clinical focus spans mood and anxiety disorders, treatment-resistant depression, and pharmacogenetics. Research interests emphasize clinical practice improvement and resident physician well-being.

Recent publications highlight his work in esketamine administration protocols, integrated psychiatry-primary care models, and resident burnout mitigation. Key disciplines include Psychiatry, Pharmacogenetics, and Medical Education.

• Clinical Teacher of the Year (2020)
• American Psychiatric Association Fellow (2015)

Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), with active SC and GA medical licenses. Courses taught include Psychiatry (RPSY 5000) in the Medical College of Georgia.