Frank Wathen

Experienced resident psychiatrist M.D. with a strong clinical background seeking to transition from clinical practice to a nonclinical role in pharmaceutical R&D, medical affairs, medical science liason, medical writing, consulting, teaching and/or research. Extremely passionate about psychopharmacology and committed to advancing the field of medicine through industry work, education, research, and collaborative efforts with a focus on improving patient outcomes.

House Officer/Resident at LSUHSC Baton Rouge Psychiatry Residency, Baton Rouge, LA July 2022 — August 2023

• Provided comprehensive psychiatric care to diverse patient population under the guidance of experienced faculty.
• Participated in patient evaluations, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans. - Gained exposure to various treatment modalities, including psychopharmacological interventions and psychotherapy.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
• Assisted in delivering lectures and facilitating discussions on psychopharmacology topics to other medical residents and students. Mentored medical students during their Psychiatry rotation in understanding complex pharmacological concepts and their clinical applications.

Clinical Research Assistant at TTUHSC School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX August 2021 — December 2021 Advisors: Dr. Sarangi/Dr.Chavez M.D. ·

Pending IRB approval: Rise of Treatment for Chronic Insomnia in the Elderly using Sedating Antidepressants: Review of the Evidence

Clinical Research Assistant at UCLA Neurobehavioral Institute, Los Angeles, CA January 2017 — July 2017 Advisors: Dr. Reef Karim, D.O.

• Conducted extensive literature searches for review on human behavior research topics: Addiction and Need for Validation with Social Media, Addiction, Anxiety, and Substance Use Disorders in Fame, Oxytocin and Trust, Rejection Sensitivity, and the Neuroscience of Self Esteem.

M.D., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, August 2018 — May 2022 Physiological Science, B.S., UCLA, September 2013 — June 201