Education
- Fellowship: Information not publicly available
- Residency: Psychiatry, Maricopa Integrated Health System (now Valleywise Health), Phoenix, Arizona (2004–2008); served as Chief Resident in 2007
- Internship: Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (MBBS), Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India (Graduated 1993)
- Undergraduate: Information not publicly available
Achievements and Publications
- Melatonin and Sleep in Schizophrenia: A commentary exploring the role of melatonin in managing sleep disturbances among individuals with schizophrenia.
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs: An analysis of Arizona's Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program (CSPMP) and its utility in inpatient psychiatric settings.
- Neutropenia with Multiple Antipsychotics: A case report discussing dose-dependent neutropenia associated with lurasidone and other antipsychotics.
- Medical Student Attitudes Toward Psychiatry: A study examining how exposure to seclusion and restraint events during clerkship influences medical students' perceptions of psychiatry.
- Risk Factors for Rehospitalization: A retrospective study identifying factors contributing to rehospitalization following court-ordered evaluations.
- Stuttering Induced by Antipsychotics: A case report detailing instances of stuttering associated with risperidone and chlorpromazine treatment.
Biography
Professional experience
Dr. Shabnam Sood, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than 30 years of experience dedicated to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive mental health care. She holds dual academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at both the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix, where she is actively involved in the education and mentorship of medical students and residents.
Dr. Sood earned her Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) from the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi, India. She completed her psychiatry residency at Maricopa Integrated Health System (now Valleywise Health) in Phoenix, Arizona, where she served as Chief Resident in 2007. Her early medical training included internship rotations in India, giving her a strong foundation in global medicine. She brings this broad perspective to her current clinical practice, which includes inpatient and emergency psychiatric services at Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix and Desert Vista Behavioral Health Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Dr. Sood is committed to serving Arizona’s diverse population and breaking down language and cultural barriers in mental health care. She is particularly passionate about increasing access to psychiatric services for underserved communities and advocating for evidence-based, patient-centered treatment approaches.
Dr. Sood’s research contributions span several critical areas in psychiatry, including sleep disorders in schizophrenia, adverse effects of antipsychotic medications, medical student education, and the use of Arizona’s Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program in psychiatric settings. Her publications have been featured in peer-reviewed journals and explore topics such as medication-induced stuttering, dose-dependent neutropenia with antipsychotics, and factors influencing psychiatric rehospitalization.
Through her integrated roles as clinician, educator, and researcher, Dr. Sood continues to advance the field of psychiatry in Arizona. Her leadership, deep clinical expertise, and dedication to mentorship have made her a respected figure in both academic and public mental health circles.
Dr. Sood earned her Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) from the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi, India. She completed her psychiatry residency at Maricopa Integrated Health System (now Valleywise Health) in Phoenix, Arizona, where she served as Chief Resident in 2007. Her early medical training included internship rotations in India, giving her a strong foundation in global medicine. She brings this broad perspective to her current clinical practice, which includes inpatient and emergency psychiatric services at Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix and Desert Vista Behavioral Health Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, Dr. Sood is committed to serving Arizona’s diverse population and breaking down language and cultural barriers in mental health care. She is particularly passionate about increasing access to psychiatric services for underserved communities and advocating for evidence-based, patient-centered treatment approaches.
Dr. Sood’s research contributions span several critical areas in psychiatry, including sleep disorders in schizophrenia, adverse effects of antipsychotic medications, medical student education, and the use of Arizona’s Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program in psychiatric settings. Her publications have been featured in peer-reviewed journals and explore topics such as medication-induced stuttering, dose-dependent neutropenia with antipsychotics, and factors influencing psychiatric rehospitalization.
Through her integrated roles as clinician, educator, and researcher, Dr. Sood continues to advance the field of psychiatry in Arizona. Her leadership, deep clinical expertise, and dedication to mentorship have made her a respected figure in both academic and public mental health circles.
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