Staff

Meet the Team

A Team of Passionate Educators and Clinicians

At St. Joseph's Medical Center and Touro University Medical Group, you'll be joining a collaborative and growing team of psychiatry professionals dedicated to education, patient care, and the development of future leaders in mental health. The existing staff is anchored by experienced clinicians who practice across outpatient and consult liaison settings, as well as new faculty recruited specifically to lead the residency program.

You’ll work alongside Dr. Vijaya Ekambaram, MD, MPH, the Program Director, who brings over nine years of experience and subspecialty training in child & adolescent psychiatry, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine. Her academic background includes fellowships at Harvard and George Washington University, and she is already embedded in the community, helping build a strong foundation for the residency’s success.

The current team includes:

  • Dr. Vijaya Ekambaram, MD, MPH – Program Director; fellowship-trained in child/adolescent psychiatry, sleep medicine, obesity medicine
  • One full-time psychiatrist practicing both child and adult psychiatry in an outpatient setting
  • One full-time consult liaison psychiatrist practicing in outpatient-only care
  • One full-time adult psychiatrist focused exclusively on outpatient care

You’ll be supported by a larger faculty network that includes over 20 academic, clinical, and volunteer psychiatry faculty across the consortium, many with deep expertise in forensic psychiatry, addiction, geriatrics, and consult liaison roles. This team approach creates a collegial learning environment where mentorship is prioritized, and faculty share a deep commitment to developing well-rounded residents.

  • Diverse mix of academic and clinical psychiatry professionals across sites
  • Strong institutional commitment from Touro University and St. Joseph’s Medical Center
  • Faculty-driven curriculum development and mentorship culture
  • Leadership roles available for physicians interested in shaping the residency program's direction

https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/stjosephs-stockton/for-physicians/residency-programs/psychiatry-residency-program/faculty

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