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Danika Prochaska, MD is originally from Chicago, IL
research on inflammation and mood disorders, Esketamine, and pharmacogenomics
Reviewed sources document Education record: she completed her Medical Doctorate at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Education record: She stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years..
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Biographical context: Danika Prochaska, MD is originally from Chicago, IL
Danika Prochaska, MD is originally from Chicago, IL
Education record: she completed her Medical Doctorate at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine
she completed her Medical Doctorate at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine
Education record: She stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years.
She stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years.
Identity: Danika Prochaska
Danika Prochaska, MD, Associate Program Director Danika Prochaska, MD is originally from Chicago, IL where she completed her Medical Doctorate at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. She stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years. Throughout her training she was involved in research on inflammation and mood disorders, Esketamine, and pharmacogenomics. She presented and served on panel discussions at international conferences in Kavala, Greece and Antalya, Turkey. As an attending, she works for The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is the Deputy Chief of three outpatient mental health clinics. She is passionate about working with Veterans, mentorship, and promoting inclusive, competency-based training environments. Outside of work, Dr. Prochaska enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her French bulldog.
Professional role: As an attending
Danika Prochaska, MD, Associate Program Director Danika Prochaska, MD is originally from Chicago, IL where she completed her Medical Doctorate at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. She stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years. Throughout her training she was involved in research on inflammation and mood disorders, Esketamine, and pharmacogenomics. She presented and served on panel discussions at international conferences in Kavala, Greece and Antalya, Turkey. As an attending, she works for The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is the Deputy Chief of three outpatient mental health clinics. She is passionate about working with Veterans, mentorship, and promoting inclusive, competency-based training environments. Outside of work, Dr. Prochaska enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her French bulldog.
Professional role: Associate Program Director
Danika Prochaska, MD, Associate Program Director Danika Prochaska, MD is originally from Chicago, IL where she completed her Medical Doctorate at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. She stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years. Throughout her training she was involved in research on inflammation and mood disorders, Esketamine, and pharmacogenomics. She presented and served on panel discussions at international conferences in Kavala, Greece and Antalya, Turkey. As an attending, she works for The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is the Deputy Chief of three outpatient mental health clinics. She is passionate about working with Veterans, mentorship, and promoting inclusive, competency-based training environments. Outside of work, Dr. Prochaska enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her French bulldog.
Professional role: Chief Resident
Danika Prochaska, MD, Associate Program Director Danika Prochaska, MD is originally from Chicago, IL where she completed her Medical Doctorate at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. She stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years. Throughout her training she was involved in research on inflammation and mood disorders, Esketamine, and pharmacogenomics. She presented and served on panel discussions at international conferences in Kavala, Greece and Antalya, Turkey. As an attending, she works for The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is the Deputy Chief of three outpatient mental health clinics. She is passionate about working with Veterans, mentorship, and promoting inclusive, competency-based training environments. Outside of work, Dr. Prochaska enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her French bulldog.
Professional role: Deputy Chief
Danika Prochaska, MD, Associate Program Director Danika Prochaska, MD is originally from Chicago, IL where she completed her Medical Doctorate at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. She stayed at Loyola University Medical Center for Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years. Throughout her training she was involved in research on inflammation and mood disorders, Esketamine, and pharmacogenomics. She presented and served on panel discussions at international conferences in Kavala, Greece and Antalya, Turkey. As an attending, she works for The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is the Deputy Chief of three outpatient mental health clinics. She is passionate about working with Veterans, mentorship, and promoting inclusive, competency-based training environments. Outside of work, Dr. Prochaska enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her French bulldog.
Professional role: she works for The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is the Deputy Chief of three outpatient mental health clinics.
she works for The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and is the Deputy Chief of three outpatient mental health clinics.
Research interests: research on inflammation and mood disorders, Esketamine, and pharmacogenomics
research on inflammation and mood disorders, Esketamine, and pharmacogenomics