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Lisa M. Slimmer, M.D., Ph.D.

Lisa M. Slimmer, M.D., Ph.D.

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Contact

Appointment (585) 586-0240

About Me

Lisa M. Slimmer is currently Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester. Dr. Slimmer graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, NY, where she received a PhD in Physiology in 1994 and her Medical degree in 1997. She com...
Lisa M. Slimmer is currently Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester. Dr. Slimmer graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, NY, where she received a PhD in Physiology in 1994 and her Medical degree in 1997. She completed her psychiatry residency in 2000 and was Chief Resident in Psychiatry in 2001 at University of Rochester School of Medicine. Dr. Slimmer is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the Genesee Valley Psychiatric Association, and the Neuroscience Education Institute.

Certified Specialties

Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry (Part-Time) - Department of Psychiatry (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1998 - 2001

Internship, Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1997 - 1998

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 1997

Awards

Mary Lou Meyers Award. Awarded for excellence in precepting medical students in third year clerkship. 2011

John Romano Award
Awarded for excellence in medical student education by a resident 2001

Pfizer Resident of the Year
Awarded for outstanding academic achievement 2001

Laughlin Fellowship Award from The American College of Psychiatrists
One of sixteen residents in North America selected for "outstanding leadership and
significant contributions as a resident in Psychiatry" 2001

American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education / Janssen Research Scholars on Severe Mental Illness Award; Two-year career development award 2000 - 2002

Consultation-Liaison Award
Awarded to outstanding resident for work done while on C-L rotation 1999

Class of 1954 Scholarship 1997 - 1998

Alumni Speaker, Fall Freshman Convocation, SUNY Brockport 1995

Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship 1994 - 1997

Fannie and Henry Rice Scholarship 1994 - 1996

Stella Matutina Foundation Scholarship 1994 - 1996

Publications

Journal Articles

Stress, medical illness, and depression.

Slimmer LM, Lyness JM, Caine ED

Seminars in clinical neuropsychiatry.. 2001 January 6 (1):12-26. Epub 1900 01 01.

Female reproductive cycle influences plasma volume and protein restitution after hemorrhage in the conscious rat.

Slimmer LM, Blair ML

The American journal of physiology.. 1996 September 271 (3 Pt 2):R626-33. Epub 1900 01 01.

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