Type Of Business:
Nonprofit residential treatment center for adolescents
Expertise:
Disruptive behavior; Alcohol addictions
Major Product/SVS:
Therapeutic and medical services; Nonsectarian education for Maryland students with severe emotional and behavioral problems
Education Degrees:
MD, Michigan State University (1990); Master of Public Health, Loma Linda University (1979); Specialty Training in Addictions
Affiliations Awards:
American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry
Industry:
Mental Health Care
Date of Distinction:
6/7/2011
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remembered by peers for her passion for what she does, and her caring.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
She would like to eliminate poverty.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
She would like to have lunch with Michelle Obama, because she is concerned with the obesity in children.
Charity:
Speaking Engagements, Local Churches and Schools
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the fact that she cares about her patients.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she loves working with children.
Extended Bio Profile:
At the Good Shepherd Center, everyone works together as a treatment team. Dr. Boyer-Patrick does outpatient work three evenings a week at Key Point Health Services, Inc., where she performs medical management and psychological evaluations for children and adolescents.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Directing reports from substance abuse, nursing and medical services and medical records
Education Certifications:
Certification in Adult, Child and Adolescent Care
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Physician Award, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (2002); Carrie B. Jackson Award, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine; Most Outstanding Leader
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Boyer-Patrick hopes to do more public speaking to help destigmatize the field of mental health and raise awareness of the need for better mental health treatments.