Paula A. Del Regno MD
Paula A. Del Regno
MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry & Associate Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Psychiatry
Education and Training:
- Residency, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2002)
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo (1998)
- BA, Canisius College, Magna Cum Laude (1994)
Employment:
- Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2012-present)
- Director Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service, Buffalo General Medical Center (2011-present)
- Associate Director Residency Training in Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2010-present)
- Attending Physician, Buffalo General Hospital, Consultation-Liaison Service (2006–2011)
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2002–2011)
- Attending Psychiatrist, Kaleida Health - Community Mental Health Center (2002–2011)
- Assistant Director of Residency Training in Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (2002–2010)
- Staff Physician, Buffalo State College - Counseling Center (2004–2007)
- Junior Attending Psychiatrist, Erie County Medical Center - CPEP (2001–2002)
- Chief Resident Psychiatry Residency Program, University at Buffalo (2001–2002)
- Clinical Assistant Instructor, Psychiatry, University at Buffalo (1998–2002)
Awards and Honors:
- Gold Humanism Honor Society Faculty Inductee (2018)
- Outstanding Contributions to Medical Student Education (2013)
- Specialty Teaching Award (2010)
- RCP Educator Accreditation (2010)
- Outstanding Contributions to Psychiatry's Clinical Mission Award (2008)
- Irma Bland Award for Excellence in Teaching Residents (2007)
- Outstanding Contributions to Resident Education Award (2005)
- APA/Aventis Travel Fellowship for Women Resident Leaders in Psychiatry (2002)
Journal Articles:
- Pristach CA, Del Regno PA, Dubovsky S, Del Regno PA. More Than Meets the Eye: Using Art to Teach Psychotherapy. Acad Psychiatry. 2019; 43(1).
- Griswold K, Del Regno PA, Berger RC. Recognition and Differential Diagnosis of Psychosis in Primary Care.. Am Fam Physician. 2015; 91(12).
- Dubovsky SL, Kaye DL, Pristach CA, Del Regno P, Pessar L, Stiles K. Can academic departments maintain industry relationships while promoting physician professionalism? Academic Medicine. 2010; 85(1).
- Leo RJ, Del Regno PA. Social Security Claims of Psychiatric Disability: Elements of Case Adjudication and the Role of Primary Care Physicians. Journal Clinical Psychiatry. 2001; 6.
- Leo RJ, Del Regno PA. Atypical Antipsychotic Use in the Treatment of Psychosis in Primary Care. Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry. 2000; 2(6).
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Leo RJ, Del Regno PA, Gregory C, Clark KL. Insect Repellant Toxicity Associated with Psychosis. Psychosomatics. 2001; 42(1).
Professional Memberships:
- Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (2008–present)
- AADPRT (2002–present)
- American Psychiatric Association (1999–present)
Presentations:
- "Spot the Nots for Slots: Perspectives on Selecting Residents from Applicants for Psychiatry Training" 41st Annual American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training Meeting (2012)
- "Teaching Psychosomatic Medicine Topics in the Small Group Setting and Session Planning Techniques" 57th Annual Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine Meeting, APM, C-L Psychiatrists (2010)
- "Understanding and Managing Agitation in the Medically Ill" Kaleida Health Nursing Grand Rounds, Kaleida Health, Nurses (2009)
- "Clinical Skills Verification Training Workshop for Faculty" Department of Psychiatry, Department of Psychaitry, Department of Psychiatry Faculty (2009)
- "Using Creative Problem Solving Techniques at a Faculty Retreat to Establish a Reliable Resident Assessment Form" 33rd Annual American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training Meeting, AADPRT, Psychiatry Training Directors (2004)
Service Activities:
- GME Resident Wellness Committee; Co-Chair (2017)
- Academic Affairs Committee; Member (2014–present)
- Medical Student Progress Committee; Member (2014–present)
- Small Group Leader Incoming Residents Week; Presentor (2010)
- Greivance Committee Member; Committee Member (2007–2009)
- Faculty Council; Committee Member (2005–2007)
- Residency Evaluation Subcommittee; Chair (2002–present)
- Education Policy Committee; Committee Member (2000–present)
- Psychiatry Department Residency Selection Subcommittee; Committee Member (2000–present)
- Psychiatry Department Curriculum Subcommittee; Committee Member (1999–present)