Abbreviated Resume'
Bachelor's
Degree
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE DEGREE:
Montclair State University
I got my Bachelor's of Science Degree in Chemistry from Montclair State University. I attended college on a full academic scholarship and was a participant in the Honors Program.
DOCTORATE OF MEDICINE (M.D.):
Rutgers University- New Jersey Medical School
I earned my doctorate of medicine (M.D.) from Rutgers University- New Jersey Medical School. While in medical school, I was an outspoken member of the student body and helped to coordinate & actively participate in community activism activities.
MEDICAL INTERNSHIP & PSYCHIATRY RESIDENCY:
Henry Ford Hospital &
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
After graduating from Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School, I completed my medical internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. I then completed my residency in psychiatry at Wayne State University in Detroit where I served as Chief Resident. During my residency, I also served as Secretary of the Detroit Medical Center's Resident Council.
MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP IN FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY:
Case Western Reserve University
Following completion of my residency in psychiatry, I completed a rigorous fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Medical
Training
Dr. Monifa has given presentations for these organizations*:
Morehouse School of Medicine
Spelman College
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Atlanta Police Department
National Conference on African/Black Psychology
American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law
American Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Pediatrics
HBCU Behavioral Health Policy Academy
*abbreviated listing
Editorial
Positions
Editor in Chief Emeritus (2013-present)
American Journal of Psychiatry's Residents' Journal
Editor in Chief (2012-2013)
American Journal of Psychiatry's Residents' Journal
Assistant Editor (2011-2012)
American Journal of Psychiatry's Residents' Journal