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Eric Achtyes, MD, Psychiatry, Kalamazoo, MI

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Psychiatry • Kalamazoo, MI

Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry / Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1717 Shaffer St
    Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    Phone+1 616-825-5424
    Fax+1 616-228-0811

Summary

  • Dr. Eric Achtyes serves as Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychiatry at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his internship at the Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies and his Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program at MGH/McLean in Boston.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital
    Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 2004 - 2007
  • Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
    Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2005 - 2015
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Honor Society, 2024
  • Physician of the Year NAMI Michigan, 2022
  • Faculty Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, 2021
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics vs Usual Care on Time to First Hospitalization in Early-Phase Schizophrenia  
    John M Kane, Eric D Achtyes, Delbert G Robinson, JAMA Psychiatry
  • Use of antidepressants near delivery and risk of postpartum hemorrhage: cohort study of low income women in the United States  
    Palmsten K, Hernandez-Diaz S, Huybrechts K, Williams P, Michels K, Achtyes E, Mogun H, Setoguchi S, BMJ, 8/21/2013

Authored Content

  • Effect of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics vs Usual Care on Time to First Hospitalization in Early-Phase SchizophreniaJuly 2020
  • Effect of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics vs Usual Care on Time to First Hospitalization in Early-Phase SchizophreniaJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Lumos Gets $3M in from BARDA to Support POC Test Submission
    Lumos Gets $3M in from BARDA to Support POC Test SubmissionOctober 7th, 2024
  • GMU Researchers Receive $1.2M in Funding for Lyme Disease Urine Test
    GMU Researchers Receive $1.2M in Funding for Lyme Disease Urine TestMay 24th, 2024
  • Blood Analysis Can Predict if a Woman Will Experience Depression During Pregnancy, Study Finds
    Blood Analysis Can Predict if a Woman Will Experience Depression During Pregnancy, Study FindsFebruary 2nd, 2022
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Professional Memberships

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