Shauna Pencer Reinblatt

Dr. Shauna Pencer Reinblatt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She holds triple board certifications in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, General Psychiatry, and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Her work bridges primary care and mental health systems through initiatives like the Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care (BHIPP) program and the Maryland Early Intervention Program (Strive for Wellness). She specializes in pediatric psychopharmacology, eating disorders, and obesity-related side effects of medications. Dr. Reinblatt also contributes to telepsychiatry services for juvenile justice populations and leads educational initiatives such as the Child Psychiatry Fellows' Journal Club.

Education:

• Medical School: Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
• Family Medicine Residency: McGill University, Canada
• General Psychiatry Residency: LIJ-Zucker Hillside Hospital (Albert Einstein SOM)
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship: NYU SOM
• Research Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University SOM

Research Focus: Dr. Reinblatt's work centers on collaborative care models, pediatric psychopharmacology safety, and the interplay between ADHD and eating disorders. Her recent studies examine antipsychotic-induced obesity mitigation strategies and primary care provider consultation patterns within state mental health programs. She has led NIH-funded research on impulsivity correlates in youth with binge eating.

Awards:

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) K23 Award (2000s)

Advocacy & Grants: Active in Maryland's mental health policy through BHIPP program leadership and the Pediatric Prior Authorization program. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve medication safety and access to care.

Labs/Teams: Core member of the Maryland Early Intervention Program (Strive for Wellness) and the IMPACT trial team studying metabolic interventions for youth on antipsychotics.