Eric D Achtyes MD MS DFAPA (He/Him)
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry / Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
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1717 Shaffer StKalamazoo, MI 49048
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Summary
- Dr. Eric Achtyes serves as Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychiatry at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his internship at the Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies and his Adult Psychiatry Residency Training Program at MGH/McLean in Boston.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 2004 - 2007
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2003 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2005 - 2015
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Member Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Honor Society, 2024
- Physician of the Year NAMI Michigan, 2022
- Faculty Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, 2021
Clinical Trials
- Clozapine for Cannabis Use in Schizophrenia Start of enrollment: 2013 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsPatient and Physician Exposure to Artificial Intelligence Hype.Scott Monteith, Tasha Glenn, John R Geddes, Peter C Whybrow, Eric D Achtyes
Pharmacopsychiatry. 2026-05-01 - Be Aware of AI Limitations.Scott Monteith, Tasha Glenn, John Richard Geddes, Peter C Whybrow, Eric Achtyes
Pharmacopsychiatry. 2026-05-01 - Altered First- but not Higher-Order Motion Aftereffect Strength in Individuals With Schizophrenia.Christophe Delay, Jan W Brascamp, William Quackenbush, Jacqueline Bao, Erika Shiino
Schizophrenia Bulletin. 2026-03-07
Journal Articles
- Effect of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics vs Usual Care on Time to First Hospitalization in Early-Phase SchizophreniaJohn M Kane, Eric D Achtyes, Delbert G Robinson, JAMA Psychiatry
- Use of antidepressants near delivery and risk of postpartum hemorrhage: cohort study of low income women in the United StatesPalmsten K, Hernandez-Diaz S, Huybrechts K, Williams P, Michels K, Achtyes E, Mogun H, Setoguchi S, BMJ, 8/21/2013
Authored Content
- Effect of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics vs Usual Care on Time to First Hospitalization in Early-Phase SchizophreniaJuly 2020
- Effect of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics vs Usual Care on Time to First Hospitalization in Early-Phase SchizophreniaJuly 2020
Press Mentions
Geisinger Receives $175K AWS Imagine Grant for Genomics Data PlatformDecember 30th, 2024- Pattern Bioscience Awarded $22.5M BARDA ContractNovember 21st, 2024
- Lumos Gets $3M in from BARDA to Support POC Test SubmissionOctober 7th, 2024
Grant Support
- The immunobiological mechanisms of depression in perimenopauseVAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE2024–2029
- Inflammatory factors and kynurenine metabolites tracking suicidal behaviorVAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE2019–2025
Professional Memberships
- Distinguished Fellow
- American Society of Clinical PsychopharmacolgyMember
- National Network of Depression CentersMember
- Michigan Psychiatric SocietyMember
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