Bergen New Bridge Hosts Psychiatry Residency Program Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024
Seven graduating members of the program were honored at the ceremony
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center held a commencement ceremony for its Psychiatry Residency Program on Friday, June 21 at the historic gazebo on the hospital’s campus. The seven graduates were recognized for their achievements and accomplishments during the rigorous program and Joel Reed, Program Coordinator, shared the next steps they are taking in their careers.
Four Year Residency Training:
Pajtesa Kukaj, MD -- Montefiore Medical Center, Einstein Campus, Consultation Liaison Fellowship
Mohammed Rahman, MD -- New York University, Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry
Sukaina Rizvi, MD -- Trenton Psychiatric State Hospital, Attending Psychiatrist
Vaibhav Vyas, MD -- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Addiction Psychiatry Fellow
Terrence Yang, MD -- Memorial Sloan Kettering, Attending Consultation Liaison Fellowship
Three Year Residency Training:
Raju Kakarlapudi, MD -- University of Kansas, Child & Adolescent Fellowship
Alysha Lubana, MD -- University of Florida, Jacksonville, Child & Adolescent Fellowship
“These are the next generation of leaders who will work to address the mental health crisis in this country,” said Deborah Visconi, President & CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. “Their commitment, drive, along with the knowledge they have gained will ultimately better our communities and healthcare for everyone.”
The Bergen New Bridge Psychiatry Residency Program, led by Dr. Monica Dhingra, is a competitive 34-slot program attracting top interns throughout the country. The program’s educational philosophy is eclectic, with various diagnostic and treatment approaches. The interdisciplinary nature of the clinical department introduces the trainees to a wide range of well-grounded theories and therapies. Under the guidance and supervision of experienced faculty, the residents gain broad clinical expertise in caring for and treating a diverse patient population ranging from children to older adults.
