When Meghan Riddle, M.D. isn't busy in her role as Associate Director of the Memory and Aging Program (MAP) at Butler Hospital, she’s busy fostering interest in brain science and teaching the next generation of researchers.
She was recently awarded the residency Psychiatry Research Teaching and Mentoring Award from Brown University’s Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (DPHB), and also took on the role of Associate Editor for the DPHB's "Bear in Mind" podcast.
The Psychiatry Research Teaching and Mentoring Award is a recognition of Dr. Riddle’s enormous contributions to the Brown DPHB residency, department, and national Geriatric Psychiatry community in educating and mentoring residents in a very underserved specialty.
Her involvement with the "Bear in Mind" podcast aligns perfectly with her dedication to making mental health and brain health education accessible to all. The podcast, developed by the General Psychiatry Residency Program at Brown University, discusses timely topics in psychiatry with renowned guests. As an associate editor, Dr. Riddle will undoubtedly contribute her expertise in geriatric psychiatry, helping to shed light on important issues related to aging and mental health.
Dr. Riddle's passion for geriatric psychiatry and her commitment to education are evident throughout her career. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep-seated desire to make a difference in the lives of older adults to her role at MAP.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Riddle established the first Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she served as both the inaugural fellow and later as the program director. This experience allowed her to shape the training of future generations of geriatric psychiatrists, passing on her passion and expertise, something she counts as one of her proudest achievements.
Dr. Riddle's enthusiasm for her field is palpable. She describes the current time in Alzheimer's research as "incredible" and "transformative," with new treatments offering hope where there was little before. Her commitment to patient care, combined with her passion for research and education, makes her an invaluable asset to MAP and the broader field of geriatric psychiatry.
As she continues to balance her roles as a clinician, researcher, educator, and now podcast associate editor, Dr. Meghan Riddle exemplifies the dedication and passion needed to advance the field of geriatric psychiatry. Her work at MAP and beyond is sure to inspire the next generation of researchers and clinicians, ultimately leading to better care and outcomes for older adults facing mental health challenges.
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