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Office
1901 1st Ave
New York, NY 10029Phone+1 212-423-8700Fax+1 855-933-1211
Summary
- Dr. Ben Medrano is a board certified psychiatrist and received his MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine with additional training in the Urban Underserved Track. He completed his psychiatric residency training in the Mount Sinai Hospital System in New York City and spent years thereafter serving those with severe mental health challenges throughout the NYC urban community through Assertive Community Treatment and several community clinics.
His post doctoral training includes a fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry, numerous ketamine and psychedelic assisted therapy trainings including a certificate from the American Society of Ketamine Physicians. As the former Senior Vice President and USA Medical Director of Field Trip Health, he has extensive experience and knowledge in working with psychedelics and ketamine in particular.
His clinical practice is influenced by ongoing training in psychedelic assisted therapies. With over 20 years of intensive training in the Buddhist community, he is well-versed in Buddhist psychology and numerous forms of meditation practices.
Education & Training
- Integrative Psychiatry InstitutePsychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider Certificate Program, 2022 - 2023
- Integrative Psychiatry InstituteCertificate, Ketamine for Medical Providers, 2021 - 2022
- Integrative Psychiatry InstituteFellowship, Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship Certificate Program, 2020 - 2021
- Ketamine Assisted Therapy for Clinicians with GROF Legacy Training FacultyCourse completion, 2020 - 2020
- Fluence Psychedelic Training & Horizon's ConferenceCourse completion, Psychedelics for Clinicians 101/102, Introduction to Ketamine & Ketamine for Clinicians, 2019 - 2019
- New York Psychoanalytic InstituteFellowship, Psychoanalysis, 2018 - 2019
- Columbia University, Center for Practice InnovationsCertificate, Assertive Community Treatment Core Cirriculum, 2018 - 2019
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Residency, Psychiatry, 2014 - 2018
- University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2014
- University of ColoradoBS, Biology, 2006 - 2010
- Vajradhatu Buddhist Seminary and Tantrika TrainingN/A, 2000 - 2010
- Naropa UniversityFreshman Year, Contemplative Psychology, 2005 - 2006
Certifications & Licensure
- WA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- IL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- NC State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- WI State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Adler Mentored Scholarly Activity Award: The MCAT Cooperative, Pilot Program: Eliminating financial barriers for students underrepresented in health care. University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2014
- Medical Alumni Association Award University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2014
- President's Scholarship University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2010-2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 57 citationsPsychiatric comorbidity associated with synthetic cannabinoid use compared to cannabis.Anahita Bassir Nia, Benjamin Medrano, Charles Perkel, Igor Galynker, Yasmin L. Hurd
Journal of Psychopharmacology. 2016-07-26
Lectures
- Real-World Data in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Treatment-Resistant Mental Health ConditionsPsych Congress 2021, San Antonio, TX - 11/1/2021
- MAGIC IN THE BRAIN: WHERE SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY MEETWorld Psychedelics Day 2021 (online conference) - 6/20/2021
- Psychedelic Medicine: The Next Frontier in Mental HealthPsychedelic Behavioral Health Network (online) - 5/18/2021
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Press Mentions
- Field Trip Health Ltd. Announces Opening of Psychedelic-Enhanced Therapy Center in Houston; Locations of Next 5 Field Trip Health CentersJanuary 7th, 2022
- Even Basic Decision-Making Feels Overwhelming in the Pandemic, Study FindsJanuary 7th, 2022
- Psychedelic Clinic Expansion Gains SpeedJanuary 7th, 2022
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Committees
- Member, Mount Sinai Dean’s Task Force Work Group on Well-being and Resilience 2016 - 2017
- Member, Mount Sinai Graduate Medical Education Well-being Subcommittee 2016 - 2017
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Ketamine PhysiciansMember
- Psychedelic Medicine AssociationMember
Industry Relationships
- Senior Vice President & Medical Director, Field Trip Health2020 - 2022
External Links
- Private Practice (out-of-network)http://www.BenMedranoMD.com
- Field Trip Healthhttps://www.fieldtriphealth.com/
- Alma (in-network)https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/benjamin-medrano/
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