Robert P. Bright, M.D.

  1. Psychiatrist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Dr. Robert Bright has been a member of the Mayo Clinic staff since 2007. He is an Assistant Dean of Student Career Advising in the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Associate Chair for Education in the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry. He is the 2018 recipient of the Mayo Clinic Arizona Distinguished Educator of the Year award. He attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill for medical school. His residency and his fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine were at the University of California in San Francisco. He directs the preclinical and clinical medical school educational programs in Psychiatry and oversees resident training for psychiatry, neurology and internal medicine residents doing rotations in the department. He is a Course Director of the Mayo Clinic Psychiatry in Medical Settings annual course and a Site Director for the Mayo Clinic Communications in Healthcare course.

  1. Cancer
  2. HIV/AIDS
  3. Mental disorder due to a general medical condition
  4. Mood disorder
  • Psychiatric issues in the medically ill, with special interests in HIV/AIDS, organ transplantation, oncology, bariatric surgery
  • Mood disorders
Phx

Phoenix, Arizona

  1. 1996
    Fellow - Consultation-LiaisonUniversity of California, San Francisco
  2. 1995
    Resident - PsychiatryUniversity of California, San Francisco
  3. 1991
    Internship - Research and PsychiatryUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  4. 1990
    MDUniversity of North Carolina School of Medicine
  5. 1986
    BS - BiologyUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Certifications

  1. 2005
    Psychosomatic MedicineAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  2. 1996
    PsychiatryAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    2023 Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  2. 2021
    2020-2021 Nancy C.A. Roeske, MD, Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student EducationAmerican Psychiatric Association
  3. 2020
    2020 Top DoctorsPhoenix Magazine
  4. 2018
    2018 Keith A. Kelley, M.D. Distinguished Mayo Educator AwardMayo Clinic
  5. 2014
    Certificate of Excellence in Educational ScholarshipAssociation of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry
  6. 2014
    Top Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development (MSCPD) in Arizona
  7. 2012
    Phoenix Super DoctorsAZ Magazine
  8. 2012
    Highest Audience-rated Lecturer for the CoursePsychiatry in Medical Settings Course
  9. 2005
    Brian R. Nagy, M.D. Teaching Award (in recognition of outstanding and sustained contributions to medical education)Carolinas Medical Center
  10. 2004
    Values in Action Award (for 30 hours of continuous on-site assistance of police department and SWAT team in negotiation with a barricaded psychotic patient with a gun)Carolinas Medical Center
  11. 2003
    Best Doctors for WomenCharlotte Magazine
  12. 2002
    Best Doctors in AmericaAwarding Organization
  13. 2001
    The Dr. Ray and Mrs. Christine Hayworth Award for Excellence in Psychiatry Residency EducationUniversity of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry
  14. 2001
    Outstanding Faculty Award (presented by third year residency class)University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry
  15. 2000
    The Dr. Ray and Mrs. Christine Hayworth Award for Excellence in Psychiatry Residency EducationUniversity of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry
  16. 2000
    Outstanding Faculty Award (presented by third year residency class)University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry
  17. 2000
    Outstanding Faculty Award (presented by fourth year residency class)University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry
  18. 1995
    The Alexander Simon Award for Commitment to Excellence in TeachingUniversity of California, San Francisco

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Associate Chair for EducationDepartment of Psychiatry & Psychology
  2. 2021 - present
    Assistant DeanCareer Advising, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 2018 - present
    Co-Site DirectorFaculty Communications Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2018 - present
    Co-Site DirectorResident Communication Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2016 - present
    Faculty Communications Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2016 - present
    Resident Communication Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Psychiatrists
  8. 2015 - 2021
    DirectorPsychiatry Clerkship, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 2015 - 2017
    ChairGreen Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  10. 2014 - present
    Co-FacilitatorFaculty Communications Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2014 - present
    Co-FacilitatorResident Communication Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2014 - 2021
    DirectorDisruptions in Development Block, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 2014 - present
    MemberAcademy of Consultation-Liaison Medicine (formerly Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine)
  14. 2013 - 2021
    Director, PsychiatryNeurosciences Block, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2013 - present
    Co-DirectorPsychiatry in Medical Settings Course, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development for Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 2011 - 2021
    Vice Chair for EducationDepartment of Psychiatry & Psychology
  17. 2011 - 2017
    MemberEsophageal Cancer, Multidisciplinary Disease Oriented Group (DOG)
  18. 2011 - 2017
    MemberHead and Neck Cancer, Multidisciplinary Disease Oriented Group (DOG)
  19. 2011 - 2013
    MemberMayo Medical School Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  20. 2011
    Vice ChairHealth Information Coordinating Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  21. 2010 - 2021
    DirectorDepartmental Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  22. 2010 - present
    MemberAssociation of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry
  23. 2009 - 2021
    Site DirectorPsychiatry Clerkship, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  24. 2009 - present
    DirectorMedical Student and Resident Education, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  25. 2009 - present
    FellowAmerican Psychiatric Association
  26. 2007 - 2015
    MemberHealth Information Coordinating Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  27. 2007
    Clerkship DirectorPsychiatry Education, Maricopa Integrated Health System
  28. 2007 - present
    MemberArizona Psychiatric Society
  29. 2006 - 2007
    ChairPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Carolinas HealthCare System
  30. 2006 - 2007
    Departmental LiaisonCarolinaCareRx, Carolinas HealthCare System
  31. 2006 - 2007
    Assistant DirectorElectroconvulsive Therapy Service, Carolinas HealthCare System
  32. 2006 - 2007
    Assistant DirectorOutpatient Medication Services, Carolinas HealthCare System
  33. 2006 - 2007
    Medical DirectorDialectical Behavioral Therapy Program, CMC-Randolph, Carolinas HealthCare System
  34. 2005 - 2007
    Medical DirectorDevelopment, Implementation and Practice, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment Program for Inpatient, Outpatient and Emergency Psychiatric Services, Carolinas Medical Center
  35. 2004 - 2006
    ChairMedical Staff Quality Assurance Committee, Carolinas HealthCare System
  36. 2004 - 2006
    Medical Staff RepresentativeUtilization Review Committee for Adult Outpatient Psychotherapy Services, Carolinas HealthCare System
  37. 2003 - 2004
    ChairMedical Records Committee, Carolinas HealthCare System
  38. 2001 - 2002
    DirectorConsultation-Liaison Psychiatry, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill
  39. 2000 - 2002
    DirectorMedical Student Peer Advisor Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  40. 2000 - 2002
    Faculty LiaisonMedical Student Peer Advisor Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  41. 1998 - 1999
    DirectorConsultation-Liaison Fellowship Program, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center
  42. 1998 - 2000
    MemberAssociation of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry
  43. 1998 - 1999
    ChairMedical Student Education Subcommittee, Department of Psychiatry Education Committee, Stritch School of Medicine
  44. 1998 - 1999
    DirectorUndergraduate Medical Education, Department of Psychiatry Education Committee, Stritch School of Medicine
  45. 1998 - 1999
    ChiefConsultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Emergency Psychiatric Services, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center
  46. 1997 - 2007
    MemberNorth Carolina Psychiatric Society
  47. 1997 - 1998
    Medical DirectorFirst 24-hour Psychiatric Emergency Department in North Carolina, Carolinas Medical Center
  48. 1997 - 1998
    DeveloperFirst 24-hour Psychiatric Emergency Department in North Carolina, Carolinas Medical Center
  49. 1995 - 1996
    AppointeeResident Medical Staff Committee, Executive Medical Board, University of California, San Francisco
  50. 1995 - 1996
    DirectorInpatient Consultation-Liaison Service, Mount Zion Hospital, University of California, San Francisco
  51. 1995 - 1996
    MemberAcademy of Psychosomatic Medicine
  52. 1994 - 1996
    AdministratorMedical Psychiatric Consultation Practice, Mount Zion Hospital, University of California, San Francisco
  53. 1991 - 1997
    MemberNorthern California Psychiatric Society
  54. 1990 - 1991
    ChairmanSouthern Regional, Association of American Medical Colleges and Organization of Student Representatives
  55. 1990
    ChairmanCommittee on Financial Aid, Whitehead Medical Student Governing Society, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  56. 1990
    AppointeeSearch Advisory Committee for Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  57. 1990 - present
    MemberAmerican Psychiatric Association
  58. 1989 - 1991
    LiaisonAmerican Psychiatric Association, American Medical Student Association
  59. 1989
    Student Coordinator and LiaisonDean of Student Affairs, Medical Student Support Groups, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  60. 1988 - 1991
    National RepresentativeUniversity of North Carolina, Association of American Medical Colleges and Organization of Student Representatives
  61. 1986 - 1997
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  62. 1986 - 1997
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association