
Howard Yee Liu MD MBA
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Chair, Department of Psychiatry. Professor of Psychiatry with Tenure. UNMC College of Medicine. Immediate Past President, Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry. Co-Chair, Working Group on Medical Students, World Psychiatric Association.
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985575 Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE 68198
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Summary
- Howard Liu, MD, MBA, is a nationally recognized psychiatrist, educator, workforce expert, social media innovator, and equity advocate at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He serves as the Chair of the UNMC Department of Psychiatry, a Professor with Tenure in the UNMC College of Medicine, and as the Immediate Past President of the Association of Directors of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry (ADMSEP). Previous roles include state workforce director, psychiatry clerkship director and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Faculty Development. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and a member of the American College of Psychiatrists (ACP).
As chair of psychiatry, Dr. Liu was instrumental in the creation of a new UNMC adult psychiatry residency program and the launch of the state’s first Adult Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES). Dr. Liu is an innovative teacher who co-chairs the World Psychiatric Association’s Working Group on Medical Students and is a recipient of the Creativity in Psychiatric Education Award from the American College of Psychiatrists. He is an expert on the professional use of social media in healthcare. Nationally and internationally, Dr. Liu has presented over 94 peer-reviewed abstracts and is a frequent invited speaker.
Twitter: @DrHowardLiu
E-mail: hyliu@unmc.edu
Education & Training
University of Colorado Business School Executive EMBA, Health Administration , 2017 - 2019
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalFellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2007 - 2009
University of MichiganResidency, Psychiatry, 2004 - 2007
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
IA State Medical License 2022 - 2028
NE State Medical License 2009 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2007 - 2010
MI State Medical License 2004 - 2007
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Board Chair Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative, 2020
- Nebraska School Mental Health Champion Nebraska School Mental Health Conference Steering Committee, 2019
- Graduation Class Speaker University of Colorado Business School Executive MBA, 2019
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Academic Psychiatry in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.Darlene R King, Howard Y Liu, Adam M Brenner
Academic Psychiatry. 2025-02-01 - 17 citationsThe Lancet Psychiatry Commission on mental health in Ukraine.Irina Pinchuk, Bennett L Leventhal, Alisa Ladyk-Bryzghalova, Lars Lien, Yuliia Yachnik
The Lancet. Psychiatry. 2024-11-01 - Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Crucial Component of Professionalism in Psychiatry.Howard Y Liu, Allison R Larson, Sheritta A Strong, Ranna Parekh, Mamta Gautam
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 2024-01-01
Press Mentions
Stress Can Help Bring on a Stroke, Study ShowsDecember 27th, 2022
A Growing Psychiatrist Shortage and an Enormous Demand for Mental Health ServicesAugust 9th, 2022
A Growing Psychiatrist Shortage and an Enormous Demand for Mental Health ServicesAugust 9th, 2022
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