Research training at HSS has two aims:
Direct involvement in scholarly and research activities can take many forms during a resident’s time at HSS:
- For all residents: to become lifelong learners who can critically evaluate and apply scientific evidence to their professional careers.
- For self-selected residents: to provide opportunities to build the skills, attitudes, and relationships needed to establish research as a substantive aspect of their careers.
Direct involvement in scholarly and research activities can take many forms during a resident’s time at HSS:
- Some residents informally identify research mentors, at any time in their training, to do literature reviews or research projects.
- Others choose to do a scholarly elective in PGY-IV.
- The Resident Pathways to Research (RPTR) is a multi-year, graded, step-wise introduction to research during PGY-3 and PGY-4. The RPTR is designed for psychiatry residents who are considering a career with a substantive component of mental health research. Residents on the research track will have 20% of their time in PGY-3 and 80% of their time in PGY-4 protected for research.
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Peer-Reviewed Publications
Bojdani E, Chen A, Buonocore S, Li KJ, and Gurrera R. Meloxicam-desmopressin drug-drug interaction producing hyponatremia. Psychiatry Research (2019). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2019.05.009. PMID 31084937
Bojdani E, Zhang T, Shetty S, Tahera D. Hypercalcemia and psychosis: case report, review of the literature, and management considerations. Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders. (2018);20(6):18nr02356. PMID 30549497
Chang GC, Crawford MC, Pitts M, Schein AZ, Goodwin K. Adherence to extended-release naltrexone: Patient and treatment characteristics. The American Journal on Addictions. (2018);27: 524-530. PMID 30106489
Copeli, F., & Cohen, C. (2019). Medical Issues in Older Adults with Schizophrenia. In C. Cohen & P. Meesters (Eds.), Schizophrenia and Psychoses in Later Life: New Perspectives on Treatment, Research, and Policy (pp. 79-94). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108539593.008
Greydanus DE, Cates KW, Sadigh N. Adverse effects of stimulant medications in children and adolescents: Focus on sleep and growth disturbances. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. (2019);31(2). PMID: 31079090
Li JK, Delisi, LE. Potentially fatal outcomes associated with clozapine. Schizophrenia Research, 2018; S0920-9964 (18)30138-5. DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2018.02.058. PMID 29503232
Li KJ, Greenstein AP, Delisi LE. Sudden death in schizophrenia. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 2018; 31, 169-175. DOI:10.1097/YCO.0000000000000403. PMID 29517519
Li KJ, Smedberg DL, Delisi LE. A retrospective 4-year outcome study of veterans admitted to an acute inpatient detoxification unit for opiate use disorder. The American Journal on Addictions. (2019);28(4): https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12893. PMID 31067001
Li KJ, Solomon HV, DeLisi LE. Clozapine pharmacogenomics: A review of efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and agranulocytosis. Current Opinion in Psychiatry. (2018);31(5): 403-408. PMID 29985178
Rajagopalan AK, Bache WK, Chen SZ, Bojdani E, and Li KJ. New-generation antipsychotics and cardiovascular risk. Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry. (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40501-019-00173-z.
Solomon HV, Cates KW, Li KJ. Does obtaining CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 pharmacogenetic testing predict antidepressant response or adverse drug reactions? Psychiatry Research. (2019);271: 604-613. PMID: 30554109
Bojdani E, Zhang T, Shetty S, Tahera D. Hypercalcemia and psychosis: case report, review of the literature, and management considerations. Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders. (2018);20(6):18nr02356. PMID 30549497
Chang GC, Crawford MC, Pitts M, Schein AZ, Goodwin K. Adherence to extended-release naltrexone: Patient and treatment characteristics. The American Journal on Addictions. (2018);27: 524-530. PMID 30106489
Copeli, F., & Cohen, C. (2019). Medical Issues in Older Adults with Schizophrenia. In C. Cohen & P. Meesters (Eds.), Schizophrenia and Psychoses in Later Life: New Perspectives on Treatment, Research, and Policy (pp. 79-94). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781108539593.008
Greydanus DE, Cates KW, Sadigh N. Adverse effects of stimulant medications in children and adolescents: Focus on sleep and growth disturbances. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. (2019);31(2). PMID: 31079090
Li JK, Delisi, LE. Potentially fatal outcomes associated with clozapine. Schizophrenia Research, 2018; S0920-9964 (18)30138-5. DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2018.02.058. PMID 29503232
Li KJ, Greenstein AP, Delisi LE. Sudden death in schizophrenia. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 2018; 31, 169-175. DOI:10.1097/YCO.0000000000000403. PMID 29517519
Li KJ, Smedberg DL, Delisi LE. A retrospective 4-year outcome study of veterans admitted to an acute inpatient detoxification unit for opiate use disorder. The American Journal on Addictions. (2019);28(4): https://doi.org/10.1111/ajad.12893. PMID 31067001
Li KJ, Solomon HV, DeLisi LE. Clozapine pharmacogenomics: A review of efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and agranulocytosis. Current Opinion in Psychiatry. (2018);31(5): 403-408. PMID 29985178
Rajagopalan AK, Bache WK, Chen SZ, Bojdani E, and Li KJ. New-generation antipsychotics and cardiovascular risk. Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry. (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40501-019-00173-z.
Solomon HV, Cates KW, Li KJ. Does obtaining CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 pharmacogenetic testing predict antidepressant response or adverse drug reactions? Psychiatry Research. (2019);271: 604-613. PMID: 30554109
Presentations
Beaulieu AM, Tabasky T, Osser DN. Algorithm for the pharmacotherapy of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Poster presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting; 2019; San Francisco, CA
Bojdani E. Meloxicam-desmopressin drug-drug interaction producing hyponatremia. The Cobb Assembly organized by the Boston Society of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. Boston, MA
Bojdani E, Chen A, Buonocore S, Li K, Gurrera R. Medication-related hyponatremia resulting in seizure: diagnostic and treatment considerations for a patient with schizophrenia and potential contribution from concurrent use of desmopressin, lamotrigine, fluoxetine, meloxicam, and clozapine. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston, MA
Chen A. What we know about massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORG). Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Gannon S. Pharmacological management of core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in adults; a review of the literature. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Kim BK. Contributions of multiple CSF neurobiological factors to PTSD severity in men. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Li K. A Retrospective 4-year Outcome Study of Veterans Admitted to an Acute Inpatient Detoxification Unit for Opiate Use Disorder. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Li, KJ, Delisi, LE. Clozapine Related Sudden Death: A Case Report and Literature Review. 2017 American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, USA
Li K, DeLisi L. Comorbid opioid use and schizophrenia: A review. Presented at: Schizophrenia International Research Society Annual Meeting; 2019; Orlando, FL
Li K, DeLisi L. Risk factors for opioid-related mortality in a 4-year study of 182 military veterans: an Evaluation of MAT and residential rehabilitation. Presented at: American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Annual Meeting; 2018; Hollywood, FL
Li K, Solomon H, DeLisi L. Clozapine pharmacogenetics: A review. Presented at: Schizophrenia International Research Society Annual Meeting; 2019; Orlando, FL
Li K, Solomon H, DeLisi, L. Clozapine pharmacogenetics: a review. Presented at: World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics Annual Meeting; 2018; Glasgow, Scotland
Li, KJ, Sorrentino, RM, Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors in Autism: A Prospective Epidemiological Study. 2017 Harvard Psychiatry Research Day and Mysell Lecture, Boston, MA, USA.
LunBeck S. Management of synthetic cathinone ("bath salts") use and intoxication: A case report.” Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Mari S. Clinical Perspective: Online and in treatment: Logging on to the positive use of technology in psychiatric practice. Presented at: American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2018; Seattle, WA
Mari S. Special Interest Group: Suicide, starvation, and savants: Portrayals of child and adolescent mental health in the media. Presented at: American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2018; Seattle, WA
Mari S. Media Theatre: Coco: A young Mexican boy’s journey to find his identity through the cultural celebration of ancestry and music. Presented at: American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2018; Seattle, WA
Meyen R. The state of geriatric psychiatry training: A survey of U.S. program directors. Poster presented at: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2019; Atlanta, GA
Meyen R. Two roads diverged in a fellowship: Choosing between geriatric psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry. Workshop panelist at: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2019; Atlanta, GA
Patel B, Schumacher K, Kim BK. Can gratitude journaling help reduce resident burnout? A pilot study. Poster presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting; 2019; San Francisco, CA
Rajagopalan A. A case of psychosis induced by vascular disease. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Ruderman M. Enhancing analysis in implementation science: Heterogeneity of treatment effects in trials using a stepped wedge design. Poster presented at: Society for Epidemiologic Research Annual Meeting; 2018; Minneapolis, MN
Ruderman M. Enhancing Analysis for Implementation Science Studies That Use Stepped Wedge Designs: Case Example of Bayesian Survival Analysis for a VA implementation trial of a Collaborative Care Model on Hospitalization Rates. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston, MA
Schumacher, K., Patel, B., Kim, B. (2019, May). Addressing resident wellness: Does gratitude journaling improve Quality of Life? Poster presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting; 2019; San Francisco, CA
Solomon, HV, Cates, KW, Li, KJ. Does obtaining CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 pharmacogenetic testing predict antidepressant response or adverse drug reactions? Presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day, 2019; Boston MA
Yu Y. Are Sub-Reddit Memberships Predictors of Mental Health Outcomes? Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day, 2019; Boston MA
Bojdani E. Meloxicam-desmopressin drug-drug interaction producing hyponatremia. The Cobb Assembly organized by the Boston Society of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. Boston, MA
Bojdani E, Chen A, Buonocore S, Li K, Gurrera R. Medication-related hyponatremia resulting in seizure: diagnostic and treatment considerations for a patient with schizophrenia and potential contribution from concurrent use of desmopressin, lamotrigine, fluoxetine, meloxicam, and clozapine. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston, MA
Chen A. What we know about massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORG). Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Gannon S. Pharmacological management of core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in adults; a review of the literature. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Kim BK. Contributions of multiple CSF neurobiological factors to PTSD severity in men. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Li K. A Retrospective 4-year Outcome Study of Veterans Admitted to an Acute Inpatient Detoxification Unit for Opiate Use Disorder. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Li, KJ, Delisi, LE. Clozapine Related Sudden Death: A Case Report and Literature Review. 2017 American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, USA
Li K, DeLisi L. Comorbid opioid use and schizophrenia: A review. Presented at: Schizophrenia International Research Society Annual Meeting; 2019; Orlando, FL
Li K, DeLisi L. Risk factors for opioid-related mortality in a 4-year study of 182 military veterans: an Evaluation of MAT and residential rehabilitation. Presented at: American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Annual Meeting; 2018; Hollywood, FL
Li K, Solomon H, DeLisi L. Clozapine pharmacogenetics: A review. Presented at: Schizophrenia International Research Society Annual Meeting; 2019; Orlando, FL
Li K, Solomon H, DeLisi, L. Clozapine pharmacogenetics: a review. Presented at: World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics Annual Meeting; 2018; Glasgow, Scotland
Li, KJ, Sorrentino, RM, Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors in Autism: A Prospective Epidemiological Study. 2017 Harvard Psychiatry Research Day and Mysell Lecture, Boston, MA, USA.
LunBeck S. Management of synthetic cathinone ("bath salts") use and intoxication: A case report.” Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Mari S. Clinical Perspective: Online and in treatment: Logging on to the positive use of technology in psychiatric practice. Presented at: American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2018; Seattle, WA
Mari S. Special Interest Group: Suicide, starvation, and savants: Portrayals of child and adolescent mental health in the media. Presented at: American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2018; Seattle, WA
Mari S. Media Theatre: Coco: A young Mexican boy’s journey to find his identity through the cultural celebration of ancestry and music. Presented at: American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2018; Seattle, WA
Meyen R. The state of geriatric psychiatry training: A survey of U.S. program directors. Poster presented at: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2019; Atlanta, GA
Meyen R. Two roads diverged in a fellowship: Choosing between geriatric psychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry. Workshop panelist at: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Annual Meeting; 2019; Atlanta, GA
Patel B, Schumacher K, Kim BK. Can gratitude journaling help reduce resident burnout? A pilot study. Poster presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting; 2019; San Francisco, CA
Rajagopalan A. A case of psychosis induced by vascular disease. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston MA
Ruderman M. Enhancing analysis in implementation science: Heterogeneity of treatment effects in trials using a stepped wedge design. Poster presented at: Society for Epidemiologic Research Annual Meeting; 2018; Minneapolis, MN
Ruderman M. Enhancing Analysis for Implementation Science Studies That Use Stepped Wedge Designs: Case Example of Bayesian Survival Analysis for a VA implementation trial of a Collaborative Care Model on Hospitalization Rates. Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day; 2019; Boston, MA
Schumacher, K., Patel, B., Kim, B. (2019, May). Addressing resident wellness: Does gratitude journaling improve Quality of Life? Poster presented at: American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting; 2019; San Francisco, CA
Solomon, HV, Cates, KW, Li, KJ. Does obtaining CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 pharmacogenetic testing predict antidepressant response or adverse drug reactions? Presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day, 2019; Boston MA
Yu Y. Are Sub-Reddit Memberships Predictors of Mental Health Outcomes? Poster presented at: Harvard Psychiatry Research Day, 2019; Boston MA
Awards for Scholarship
Harry and Maida Solomon Award
– Recognizes best resident research across the entire Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School (semi-finalists among top 4)
- Kevin Li, MD (Semi-Finalist 2019)
- Michael Ruderman, DO, MPH (Semi-Finalist 2017)
- Aengus O’Conghaile, MD (Winner 2017)
- Edwin Raffi, MD, MPH (Winner 2016)
Livingston Research Fellowship Award
– Competitive award of up to $10,000 for project expenses beyond salary, administered by the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
- Kevin Li, MD (2019)
- Aengus O’Conghaile, MD (2017)
- Edwin Raffi, MD, MPH (2016)
– Recognizes best resident research across the entire Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School (semi-finalists among top 4)
- Kevin Li, MD (Semi-Finalist 2019)
- Michael Ruderman, DO, MPH (Semi-Finalist 2017)
- Aengus O’Conghaile, MD (Winner 2017)
- Edwin Raffi, MD, MPH (Winner 2016)
Livingston Research Fellowship Award
– Competitive award of up to $10,000 for project expenses beyond salary, administered by the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School
- Kevin Li, MD (2019)
- Aengus O’Conghaile, MD (2017)
- Edwin Raffi, MD, MPH (2016)
Editorial Positions
Aaron Greenstein, M.D., Assistant Editor, Harvard Review of Psychiatry
Rachel Meyen, M.D., Assistant Editor, Harvard Review of Psychiatry
Michael Ruderman, M.D., Assistant Editor, Harvard Review of Psychiatry
Ermal Bojdani, M.D., Manuscript Reviewer, Psychiatric Research
Haley Solomon, D.O., Manuscript Reviewer, Psychiatric Research
Priya Gearin, M.D., Manuscript Reviewer, Psychiatric Research
Kevin Li, M.D., Local Editorial Board Member, Psychiatric Research
Kevin Li, M.D., Ad hoc Reviewer - PLOS One
Kevin Li, M.D., Ad hoc Reviewer - Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
Kevin Li, M.D., Ad hoc Reviewer - Schizophrenia Research
Kevin Li, M.D., Ad hoc Reviewer - British Medical Journal (BMJ) Case Reports
Mitchell Crawford, D.O., Reviewer, Journal of Addiction Medicine
Mitchell Crawford, D.O., Reviewer, The American Journal on Addictions
Rachel Meyen, M.D., Assistant Editor, Harvard Review of Psychiatry
Michael Ruderman, M.D., Assistant Editor, Harvard Review of Psychiatry
Ermal Bojdani, M.D., Manuscript Reviewer, Psychiatric Research
Haley Solomon, D.O., Manuscript Reviewer, Psychiatric Research
Priya Gearin, M.D., Manuscript Reviewer, Psychiatric Research
Kevin Li, M.D., Local Editorial Board Member, Psychiatric Research
Kevin Li, M.D., Ad hoc Reviewer - PLOS One
Kevin Li, M.D., Ad hoc Reviewer - Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
Kevin Li, M.D., Ad hoc Reviewer - Schizophrenia Research
Kevin Li, M.D., Ad hoc Reviewer - British Medical Journal (BMJ) Case Reports
Mitchell Crawford, D.O., Reviewer, Journal of Addiction Medicine
Mitchell Crawford, D.O., Reviewer, The American Journal on Addictions
