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Eli Neustadter, MD, MSc, is a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellow and Psychiatry Resident at Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry. He holds dual master’s degrees in Philosophy of Mental Disorder (King’s College London) and Human Development (Cornell University). His academic focus bridges clinical psychiatry, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and neuroscientific research, particularly in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and schizophrenia. Neustadter has pioneered studies on ketamine therapy for BPD and explored embodied cognition mechanisms in mental disorders.
- Education:
- MD: Yale School of Medicine (2020)
- MSc: King’s College London (2014, Philosophy of Mental Disorder)
- BSc: Cornell University (2011, Human Development)
Neustadter’s research investigates BPD’s neural and psychological underpinnings, including social distancing behaviors, body ownership illusions, and associative learning deficits. He also examines ketamine’s efficacy in BPD symptom management. His work integrates clinical practice with theoretical philosophy of mind, emphasizing embodied selfhood.
His recent articles highlight innovative methodologies like virtual reality for BPD studies and randomized controlled trials of novel treatments. Neustadter has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2024 Austen Riggs Award and American Psychoanalytic Association Fellowship, underscoring his contributions to psychotherapy education and research.
- Awards:
- 2024 Austen Riggs Award for Excellence in Psychotherapy
- 2024 American Psychoanalytic Association Fellowship
- Yale School of Medicine Research Fellowships (2019)
Neustadter actively contributes to medical education, co-creating reflective writing workshops for students and developing BPD curricula to reduce stigma. He serves on committees such as the Psychiatry Tutor Program and the Medical Student Education Committee.
