A New Beginning, and a Fond Farewell

Join Dr Rakesh Jain and Dr Craig Chepke for an insightful and heartfelt conversation in the inaugural Psych Congress Family & Friends Podcast. A discussion of feelings surrounding the recent passing of Dr Vladimir Maletic leads to an exploration of a topic near and dear to Dr Maletic's heart—the role of norepinephrine in clinical practice. From its impact on mood and cognition to its underappreciated role in psychiatric care, hear personal stories, practical tips, and reflections on the legacy of a cherished friend and mentor. Whether you're looking for cutting-edge knowledge or a reminder of the human side of psychiatry, this episode offers something for every clinician.

To read the study mentioned in the podcast, visit this link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39514646/

Transcript coming soon.

Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, attended medical school at the University of Calcutta in India. He then attended graduate school at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston, where he was awarded a “National Institute/Center for Disease Control Competitive Traineeship”. His research thesis focused on impact of substance abuse. He graduated from the School of Public Health in 1987 with a Masters of Public Health (MPH) degree.

Dr Jain served a 3-year residency in Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He followed that by obtaining further specialty training, by undergoing a two-year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In addition, Dr Jain completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Research Psychiatry at the University of Texas Mental Sciences Institute, in Houston. He was awarded the “National Research Service Award” for the support of this postdoctoral fellowship.

Craig Chepke, MD, DFAPA, is a Board-Certified psychiatrist in clinical practice as the medical director of Excel Psychiatric Associates in Huntersville, NC, and is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry for the Sandra and Leon Levine Psychiatry Residency Program at Atrium Health. He attended NYU School of Medicine and completed his psychiatry training at Duke University. As part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in his practice, he employs a person-centered care model to tailor treatments to each individual's needs, integrating traditional pharmacotherapy with psychotherapeutic and physical health and wellness interventions. His clinical and academic interests include serious mental illness, movement disorders, ADHD, and sleep medicine. Dr Chepke is the Scientific Director for the Psych Congress portfolio of CME conferences, and he has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.