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Robert P. Bright, M.D.

  1. Psychiatrist

Departments

Specialty Groups

  1. Hematology-Oncology Infectious Diseases

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

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

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  2. 2021 - present
    Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  3. 2018 - present
    Faculty Communications Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2018 - present
    Resident 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
    American College of Psychiatrists
  8. 2015 - 2021
    Psychiatry Clerkship, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  9. 2015 - 2017
    Green Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  10. 2014 - present
    Faculty Communications Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2014 - present
    Resident Communication Skills Course, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2014 - 2021
    Disruptions in Development Block, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 2014 - present
    Academy of Consultation-Liaison Medicine (formerly Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine)
  14. 2013 - 2021
    Neurosciences Block, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  15. 2013 - present
    Psychiatry in Medical Settings Course, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development for Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 2011 - 2021
    Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  17. 2011 - 2017
    Esophageal Cancer, Multidisciplinary Disease Oriented Group (DOG)
  18. 2011 - 2017
    Head and Neck Cancer, Multidisciplinary Disease Oriented Group (DOG)
  19. 2011 - 2013
    Mayo Medical School Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  20. 2011
    Health Information Coordinating Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  21. 2010 - 2021
    Departmental Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  22. 2010 - present
    Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry
  23. 2009 - 2021
    Psychiatry Clerkship, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  24. 2009 - present
    Medical Student and Resident Education, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  25. 2009 - present
    American Psychiatric Association
  26. 2007 - 2015
    Health Information Coordinating Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  27. 2007
    Psychiatry Education, Maricopa Integrated Health System
  28. 2007 - present
    Arizona Psychiatric Society
  29. 2006 - 2007
    Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Carolinas HealthCare System
  30. 2006 - 2007
    CarolinaCareRx, Carolinas HealthCare System
  31. 2006 - 2007
    Electroconvulsive Therapy Service, Carolinas HealthCare System
  32. 2006 - 2007
    Outpatient Medication Services, Carolinas HealthCare System
  33. 2006 - 2007
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Program, CMC-Randolph, Carolinas HealthCare System
  34. 2005 - 2007
    Development, Implementation and Practice, Dialectical Behavioral Treatment Program for Inpatient, Outpatient and Emergency Psychiatric Services, Carolinas Medical Center
  35. 2004 - 2006
    Medical Staff Quality Assurance Committee, Carolinas HealthCare System
  36. 2004 - 2006
    Utilization Review Committee for Adult Outpatient Psychotherapy Services, Carolinas HealthCare System
  37. 2003 - 2004
    Medical Records Committee, Carolinas HealthCare System
  38. 2001 - 2002
    Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill
  39. 2000 - 2002
    Medical Student Peer Advisor Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  40. 2000 - 2002
    Medical Student Peer Advisor Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  41. 1998 - 1999
    Consultation-Liaison Fellowship Program, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center
  42. 1998 - 2000
    Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry
  43. 1998 - 1999
    Medical Student Education Subcommittee, Department of Psychiatry Education Committee, Stritch School of Medicine
  44. 1998 - 1999
    Undergraduate Medical Education, Department of Psychiatry Education Committee, Stritch School of Medicine
  45. 1998 - 1999
    Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Emergency Psychiatric Services, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center
  46. 1997 - 2007
    North Carolina Psychiatric Society
  47. 1997 - 1998
    First 24-hour Psychiatric Emergency Department in North Carolina, Carolinas Medical Center
  48. 1997 - 1998
    First 24-hour Psychiatric Emergency Department in North Carolina, Carolinas Medical Center
  49. 1995 - 1996
    Resident Medical Staff Committee, Executive Medical Board, University of California, San Francisco
  50. 1995 - 1996
    Inpatient Consultation-Liaison Service, Mount Zion Hospital, University of California, San Francisco
  51. 1995 - 1996
    Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
  52. 1994 - 1996
    Medical Psychiatric Consultation Practice, Mount Zion Hospital, University of California, San Francisco
  53. 1991 - 1997
    Northern California Psychiatric Society
  54. 1990 - 1991
    Southern Regional, Association of American Medical Colleges and Organization of Student Representatives
  55. 1990
    Committee on Financial Aid, Whitehead Medical Student Governing Society, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  56. 1990
    Search Advisory Committee for Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  57. 1990 - present
    American Psychiatric Association
  58. 1989 - 1991
    American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Student Association
  59. 1989
    Dean of Student Affairs, Medical Student Support Groups, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
  60. 1988 - 1991
    University of North Carolina, Association of American Medical Colleges and Organization of Student Representatives
  61. 1986 - 1997
    American Medical Association
  62. 1986 - 1997
    American Medical Student Association

Publications

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