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Kristin (Leight) Wesley, MD, Psychiatry, Philadelphia, PA, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Kristin(Leight)WesleyMD

Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA

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Kristin Leight Wesley, MD

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Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Psychiatry, 2004 - 2008
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2004
  • Oxford University, Magdalen College
    Oxford University, Magdalen CollegeM.A., Classics and English literature, 1997
  • University of North Carolina
    University of North CarolinaB.A., English, Highest Honors, 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2006 - 2015
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Roger MacKinnon Award for Outstanding Teaching of Psychiatry Columbia Psychiatry Class of 2013, 2013
  • Policy Scholars Program NYS Office of Mental Health, 2009
  • Alexandra Symonds Award Association of Women Psychiatrists, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treatment of postpartum depression: clinical, psychological and pharmacological options.  
    Fitelson E, Kim S, Baker AS, Leight K, Int J Womens Health., 12/1/2010
  • Childbirth and mental disorders.  
    Leight KL, Fitelson EM, Weston CA, Wisner KL, Int Rev Psychiatry, 1/1/2010
  • The Relationship between Women’s Attachment Style and Perinatal Mood Disturbance: Implications for Screening and Treatment.  
    Monk C, Leight K, Fang Y, Archives of Women’s Mental Health, 6/1/2008
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