Davin Agustines

Davin Agustines, D.O. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He is affiliated with the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Agustines is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience specializing in forensic psychiatry, providing clinical care and academic leadership within the UCLA medical system.

Dr. Agustines' research spans multiple areas of psychiatry with particular focus on schizophrenia, forensic psychiatry, and the intersection of mental and physical health. His work examines patient-centered care models, decision-making capacity in complex psychiatric cases, and the management of psychiatric conditions alongside medical comorbidities. He has published extensively on topics including delusional disorders, treatment-resistant schizophrenia, and the holistic management of patients with severe mental illness.

His publication record demonstrates a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges psychiatry with other medical specialties. Recent work shows increasing interest in digital mental health applications, including studies on AI tools like ChatGPT for clinical management, as well as analyses of digital conversations about depression. Much of his scholarship addresses practical clinical challenges in forensic psychiatry, patient decision-making, and the management of complex comorbidities in psychiatric patients.

Dr. Agustines has been recognized with multiple teaching awards from UCLA, including the Outstanding Medical Student Teaching Award for 2012-2013 and again for 2017-2018, highlighting his commitment to medical education and student mentorship.

As a clinical professor, Dr. Agustines plays a significant role in mentoring medical students and residents at UCLA, particularly in the areas of forensic psychiatry and clinical decision-making. His work with students has been recognized through multiple teaching awards. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his extensive publication record suggests involvement in research projects that likely include grant-funded work, particularly in the areas of mental health care delivery and psychiatric comorbidities.

Dr. Agustines maintains strong clinical and research affiliations with the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, where he contributes to multidisciplinary teams focused on comprehensive psychiatric care. His work often involves collaboration with colleagues across medical specialties to address the complex needs of patients with both psychiatric and medical conditions.