Kathy W. Smith, MD
Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
Professor, Psychiatry (Educator Scholar Track)
Dr. Smith joined the Department of Psychiatry's faculty in 2006. She has specialized training in the assessment and treatment of perinatal mood disorders and in working with transgender and gender nonconforming youth.
Dr. Smith provides clinical care and supervises medical students, residents and fellows at Banner – University Medical Center and the Crisis Response Center. She is a member of the Association of Medical Education Scholars and is involved in educational research and faculty development in both undergraduate and graduate medical education.
Degrees
- MD: University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2001
- BS: Arizona State University, Microbiology, 1996
Residency
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Psychiatry, 2001-2004
Fellowship
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2004-2006
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2010
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008
Honors and Awards
APA Roeske Teaching Award, 2022
College of Medicine – Tucson Faculty Mentoring Awards, 2022
Child Fellows' Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Education, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Department of Psychiatry, 2015
Endless Possibilities Award, Banner - University Medical Group, 2015
Member, The American College of Psychiatrists, 2014
Training Director's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Residency Education, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Department of Psychiatry, 2013-2014
Best Doctors in America, 2011
Junior Residents' Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Education, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Department of Psychiatry, 2011-2012
Senior Residents' Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Education, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Department of Psychiatry, 2007-2008
Clinical Specialties
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
ADHD in Children, Adolescents and Adults
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Youth Health