
Elizabeth J. Santos, M.D.
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About Me
Certified Specialties
Geriatric Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Research (SMD)
Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Geriatrics/Aging (SMD) - Joint
Associate Professor - Department of Neurology (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Geriatric Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2004 - 2006
Residency, Psychiatry, State University of New York College at Buffalo. 2000 - 2004
Education
MPH | University of Rochester. 2013
MD | Our Lady of Fatima University College of Medicine (Philippines). 2000
Awards
Distinguished Fellow, American Psychiatric Association. 2016
Harford Center of Excellence Scholars Award. 2012
University of Rochester, Department of Psychiatry, Excellence in Clinical Care Award. 2010
University of Rochester, Collier Mental Health Research Poster Award, 2nd place. 2007
University of Rochester, Department of Psychiatry, John Romano Award. 2006
American Medical Directors Association Futures Program. 2005
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Public Policy Institute, participant. 2005
Western New York American Psychiatric Association Travel Scholarship. 2003
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Stepping Stones Program. 2003
Manila Central University Alumni Award. 1995
Dean's List, University of Rochester. 1992 - 1993
National Merit Scholar. 1989
National Honor Society. 1988
Buffalo Medical Foundation, Minority Student Research Fellowship, 2 summers. 1988 - 1989
Publications
Journal Articles
Macchi ZA, Seshadri S, Ayele R, Bock M, Long J, Coats H, Miyasaki J, Pantilat SZ, Katz M, Santos EJ, Sillau SH, Lum HD, Kluger BM
Movement disorders clinical practice.. 2022 October 9 (7):920-931. Epub 09/07/2022.
Books
International Handbook of Suicide Prevention (2009)
Chapter: Prevention of Suicide in Older Adults
Authors: Santos EJ, Conwell Y
Publisher: Gaskell Publications 2009
Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry (2009)
Chapter: Elder Mistreatment and Self-Neglect
Authors: Santos EJ, Goldstein MZ
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2009
The Encyclopedia of Elder Care (2008)
Chapter: Suicide
Authors: Santos EJ, Conwell, Y
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company 2008