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Justin R. Young is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, Midtown Campus, board certified in general adult psychiatry, where he practices consultation-liaison, emergency, and inpatient psychiatry.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Yale College (2016, cum laude)
- M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2020), receiving the Clinical Research Award
- Residency in General Adult Psychiatry at Yale New Haven Hospital, awarded the Ira Levine Award for clinical excellence and devotion to severe psychiatric illness care, with chief residency roles in consultation-liaison psychiatry and quality improvement/administration
Dr. Young's research focuses on severe mental illnesses across multiple clinical domains, emphasizing evidence-based interventions for conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD. His work integrates risk assessment, crisis stabilization, and medical education to address complex patient needs in inpatient and emergency psychiatric settings, reflecting a commitment to advancing care for populations with severe mental illness (SMI).
His distinguished recognition includes:
- Clinical Research Award upon medical school graduation
- Ira Levine Award for "clinical excellence, breadth of learning, and devotion to the care of severe psychiatric illness"
