Department News
The Future of Alcohol Addiction Treatment?
In a landmark study, researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have tested a genetically targeted medication to treat alcoholism with remarkably promising results.
Meet our Residents: Dr. Jorge Castro-Alvear
Dr. Jorge Castro-Alvear joined our residency program in 2006. He will being his geriatric fellowship at UVa next academic year.
Administration Spotlight: Sandra Foster
Sandra Foster joined the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences in January 2005 as the Administrative Assistant to a team of 10 researchers and staff.
Meet our Fellows: Dr. Grace H. Chang
Dr. Grace H. Chang joined us in 2008. She is finishing her second year fellowship in Forensic Psychology.
Administration Spotlight:Maecy Bingler
Maecy Bingler joined the Department of Psychiatry in July of 2009 as Program Coordinator of the Excelsior Program.
Jim Tucker on Larry King Live
Our very own Dr. Jim Tucker was featured on Larry King Live on December 22, 2009. He was interviewed by Jeff Probst, host of CBS’s ‘Survivor’. Read the transcript below:
Meet our Residents: Dr. Niels C. Nielsen
Dr. Niels C. Nielsen is finishing his residency in psychiatry and is also one of the chief residents.

