More questions? We’re happy to help—email us at psychres@duke.edu. Meet our program leadership and staff below.

Heather Vestal, MD, MHS
Psychiatry Residency Program Director

Marla Wald, MD
Associate Program Director; Director of Psychotherapy Training

Julie Penzner, MD
Associate Program Director;
Vice Chair for Education

Tyson Pankey, PhD, MPH
Associate Program Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (all education programs)

Brittany Nelson
Program Manager

Jashi Abhirajan
Program Coordinator

Ebonie Ryals
Assistant Program Coordinator
Psychiatry Residency
Contact the Education Office
psychres@duke.edu
Fax: (919) 684-2290