Sarah Bommarito

Sarah Bommarito, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School and Director of the Anxiety Disorders Program. Her work bridges clinical psychiatry with physician wellness initiatives, focusing on high-stress medical populations.

Her educational journey includes:

• B.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Michigan (2006-2010)
• M.S. in Basic Medical Sciences, Wayne State University (2010-2012)
• M.D., Wayne State University School of Medicine (2012-2016)
• Psychiatry Residency, University of Michigan (2016-2020)

Dr. Bommarito's research centers on systemic challenges in medical culture, particularly anxiety disorders among physicians and trainees. Her work addresses burnout prevention through structural interventions and empathy-focused therapeutic models, recognizing the unique psychological demands of medical training and practice. She advocates for institutional changes to support mental health in healthcare settings while maintaining active clinical engagement in anxiety treatment.

She leads the Anxiety Disorders Program, which develops specialized clinical pathways and research protocols for anxiety-related conditions within the university's psychiatric services, emphasizing evidence-based psychotherapy approaches tailored to professional populations.