PGY-1 Fellows
![Evan Buckmiller, DO](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-07/Buckmiller_Evan-700-compressor.png?itok=OFUxo4V_)
Evan Buckmiller, DO
Bio
- Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
- Why did I choose this program? There’s a good mix of rural as well as not-so-rural patients that are served by the University of Missouri medical system. I have a special interest in the rural populations, and I also love Missouri. I came to the Midwest from Utah (where I was born and raised), and fell in love with the life here. I was fortunate as a 4th year medical student, and I was offered a rotation here. During that rotation, I saw how well the residents got along with each other, and they counted me as one of their own, even though I was only here for 1 month.
- Clinical Interests: PTSD, Psychosis, Mood Disorders
- Hobbies: Archery, hunting, fishing, home improvement, scuba diving, building computers/electronics, video games
![Omar Taranissi, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-07/Taranissi_Omar-700-compressor.png?itok=0Xiuxy9j)
Omar Taranissi, MD
Bio
- Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
- Why did I choose this program? I chose the University of Missouri psychiatry program because of my interaction with faculty members who were as interested in cultivating a healthy learning environment as they were providing excellent patient care
- Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Addiction Psychiatry
- Hobbies: Soccer, Martial Arts
![Alec Ryan Zimmer, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-07/Zimmer_Alec-700-compressor.png?itok=-P1hgY_Y)
Alec Ryan Zimmer, MD
Bio
- Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
- Why did I choose this program? I grew up in Missouri, so the idea of returning to my home state is part of what drew me to the MU program. I also found the faculty and other residents to be extremely welcoming. This along with the diverse clinical experiences offered are why I chose MU
- Clinical Interests: Geriatrics, Addiction and Sleep
- Hobbies: golfing, fishing, video games, water sports and hiking with my dog & family
PGY-2 Fellows
![Esra Genc, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-07/Genc_Esra-700x700.jpg?itok=-UjxfKCj)
Esra Genc, MD
Bio
- Medical School: Hacettepe School of Medicine, Turkey
- Why did I choose this program? I chose the University of Missouri because the working environment encourages learning and work. I have many opportunities for improving myself in a clinical setting, education/teaching practice and research.
- Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuromodulation, and Women's Mental Health.
- Hobbies: I enjoy spending time in nature, nature walks, biking and swimming. I am very lucky that Columbia has such a good geography and has a lot to offer!
![Tal Tirosh Inberg, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-07/Inberg_Tal-15-700x700.jpg?itok=fnezwGKc)
Tal Tirosh Inberg, MD
Bio
- Medical school: I went to the Hebrew University in Jerusalem
- Why did I choose this program? I've done Children and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency in Israel and moved to Missouri with my husband and kids. We love living in the mid-west! I chose this program because it offered everything I wanted: didactics, experience in a variety of settings and more importantly, nice and kind mentors that I can learn from.
- Clinical Interests: Early years of childhood and the caregiver-child interactions. I believe this foundation is crucial for later life mental health and coping with life events.
- Hobbies: reading, baking, and travelling
![Lakshmi Ravipati, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2023-07/Ravipati%20_Lakshme-700x700.jpg?itok=aOUG0B1L)
Lakshmi Ravipati, MD
Bio
- Medical School: Guntur Medical College, India
- Why did I choose this program? I heard good things about this program from a former Psychiatry Resident, friendly and knowledgeable Faculty, diverse patient population with good exposure to all age groups of kids, strong curriculum and good work/life balance.
- Clinical Interests: Child Psychiatry, Early Intervention in Autism, Preventive Psychiatry, Community Mental Health
- Hobbies: running, biking, travelling and watching movies