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About Kitty K Leung

Kitty Leung, M.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine where she remained following the completion of her psychiatry residency training. She currently serves as Associate Chair of Clinical Operations for the department and Associate Program Director for the Psychiatry residency program. In these roles, she is engaged in advancing evidence-based patient care and shaping the next generation of psychiatrists. Dr. Leung provides supervision and mentorship to residents in the outpatient clinic, fostering their growth as clinicians and leaders. Her professional interests include quality improvement, collaborative care, professional development and mentorship, reflecting her commitment to excellence in both clinical practice and medical education.

Additional Positions:

Associate Chair

2024 – Current · Clinical Operations

Associate Program Director

2024 – Current · Psychiatry Residency

Assistant Professor

2020 – Current · University of Florida

Medical Director

2021 – 2024 · Outpatient Services

Accomplishments

Exemplary Teacher Award

2024 University of Florida College of Medicine
Superior Accomplishment Award for Employee Performance

2024 University of Florida
Philip H. Gilbert Young Physician Leadership Award

2023 Duval County Medical Society
Exemplary Teacher Award

2022 University of Florida College of Medicine
Faculty Teacher of the Year Award

2020 University of Florida Department of Psychiatry
Advances in Medical Education Most Outstanding Educational Project

2019 University of Florida College of Medicine
Resident of the Year Award

2019 University of Florida Department of Psychiatry
Distinguished Service Award for Excellence

2018 University of Florida College of Medicine

Board Certifications

Psychiatry

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Clinical Profile

Specialties

Psychiatry

Publications

Academic Articles

Area Deprivation Index and Coprescription of Opioids and Sedative Hypnotics
2025

Journal

Cureus.

[DOI]

10.7759/cureus.80422.

Publisher’s Site
Epidemiology of Mental Health Disorders in Female Children and Adolescents
2024

Journal

Women’s Behavioral Health.

Volume/Issue

25-48

[DOI]

10.1007/978-3-031-58293-6_2.

Publisher’s Site
Psychiatric Clinical Training Across Borders: Developing Virtual Communities of Practice Through International Co-constructive Patient Simulation
2023

Journal

Academic Psychiatry.

Volume/Issue

48(1):71-76

[DOI]

10.1007/s40596-023-01880-9.

Publisher’s Site
A Retrospective Comparison of the Effectiveness of Buprenorphine Versus Baclofen for Acute Opioid Withdrawal.
2023

Journal

HCA healthcare journal of medicine.

Volume/Issue

4(2):139-149

[DOI]

10.36518/2689-0216.1498.

[PMID]

37424975.

2 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site
Child Psychiatry Consultation Clinic for Pediatricians: Long-Term Outcomes
2021

Journal

Clinical Pediatrics.

Volume/Issue

60(8):350-362

[DOI]

10.1177/00099228211015844.

Publisher’s Site
Post-Parkland Shooting: Development and Assessment of Experiential Training in Adolescent Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for Primary Care Providers.
2020

Journal

Academic pediatrics.

Volume/Issue

20(3):430-432

[DOI]

10.1016/j.acap.2019.10.013.

[PMID]

31704042.

2 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

Education

Psychiatry Residency

2019 University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville
Doctor of Medicine

2011 St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine