Michael Pinchuk
Leuven
Summary
I am Michael Pinchuk (he/him), a 24-year-old psychiatrist in training at KU Leuven, Belgium. My journey in medicine, driven by a fascination with the human mind and a commitment to help others, has been enriched by traineeship at a Geriatric Psychiatry Departments and a new OCD outpatient clinic. Beyond academics, I balance my life with music and running. Recognized for my leadership skills, I've served as president of an NGO, a trainee representative, and a member of the Drug and Therapeutic Committee. I am known to be an effective communicator, an advocate for positive change and an hard but efficient worker. I strongly believe in the power of kindness, and my training as a solution-oriented psychotherapist helps me to approach challenges with an open mind. Please refer to the attached references and recommendation letters for further insights into my qualifications and achievements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatrist in Training
Geriatric Psychiatry Department
10.2023 - Current
- Tertiary care ward managing 30 patients with severe psychiatric pathology, average stay of 6 weeks
- ECT interdisciplinary team member responsible for indication, preparation and administration of ECT
- Consultations at Memory Clinic
- Trainee representative - organization and education of trainees
- Drug and Therapeutic Committee member, working on optimization of digital prescription schemes
Psychiatrist in Training
OCD Outpatient Clinic
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Psychiatric follow up of OCD patients
- Managing launch of new outpatient OCD clinic
- Experience in psychiatric evaluation of Deep Brain Stimulation in OCD
Psychiatrist in Training
Secondary Mental Health Care Centre
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided psychotherapy with a culture-sensitive approach, ensuring tailored care for diverse patient backgrounds.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose and develop personalized treatment plans.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Solution-focused Brief Therapy
Korzybski Institute
Antwerp09.2024
M.D. - Medicine
KU Leuven
Leuven07.2022
High School Diploma -
Vita Et Pax-College
Schoten, Antwerp, Belgium01.2016
Skills
- Empathetic Care: Committed to understanding and addressing patients through honest and patient-centered approach in psychiatry
- Strategic Leadership: Taking responsibility to drive forward projects in medicine and beyond
- Critical Thinking: Utilized in research and service development to approach complex problems with innovative solutions, contributing to patient care
- Cultural Competence: Using culture-sensitive approach strengthened by background, diverse experiences abroad and clinical experience
- Resilience and Perseverance: Shown through dedication to medicine, running and music, balancing professional commitments with personal growth and well-being
- Communication and Empathy: Strong communicator building trust and rapport with patients, colleagues, and broader community, underpinned by a genuine commitment to kindness
Social Engagements
- President, violinist and board member of the NGO of the University Symphony Orchestra of the KU Leuven,
- Member of SCORP, de “Human Rights and Peace committee” of the Belgian Medical Students Association (BeMSA-IFMSA)
- First chair in the Junior Orchestra of AMAJ Antwerp,
- Volunteer work at a music school for children with a disability
- Job at Cadiz, a residential care center as a caregiver
- Volunteer work at “El Molino”, a commune in Bolivia that helps local mineworkers and residents
Languages
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hebrew
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Research
- Research exchange through the IFMSA-SCORE program, at the University of Athens, 2018
- Student-researcher at the Laboratory of Experimental Oncology of the KU Leuven 2020-2021
link to publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2666-7568(21)00179-3
- Poster presentation San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2021(SABCS 2021)
link to publication: https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.SABCS21-P1-01-05
- Master thesis: Influence of age and tumor size on lymph node positivity in breast cancer: a retrospective population study on the US SEER database, 2022
- Current work on a new master thesis at the department of contextual psychiatry about Ecological Momentary Assessments (EMA's) and interventions (EMI's)
Timeline
Psychiatrist in Training
Geriatric Psychiatry Department
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatrist in Training
OCD Outpatient Clinic
10.2022 - 09.2023
Psychiatrist in Training
Secondary Mental Health Care Centre
10.2022 - 09.2023
Postgraduate Degree - Solution-focused Brief Therapy
Korzybski Institute
M.D. - Medicine
KU Leuven
High School Diploma -
Vita Et Pax-College
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