Rebecca Bottom

Rebecca Bottom, MD is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's UNC School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. She serves as Associate Vice Chair of Practice Engagement and Safety, Co-Chair of the UNC Medical Center Workplace Safety Program Council, and Medical Director of the Wake STEP Community Clinic.

• Education: BS and MD from University of Louisville

Dr. Bottom focuses on reducing barriers to evidence-based care for individuals with severe persistent mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Her work emphasizes continuous quality improvement to enhance safety, effectiveness, and caregiver satisfaction in mental health delivery systems.