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    Aniyizhai Annamalai, MBBS, MD

    Associate Professor of Psychiatry
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    Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health

    Director, Adult Refugee clinic

    Director, Wellness Center, Connecticut Mental Health Center

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    Associate Professor of Psychiatry

    Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Director, Adult Refugee clinic; Director, Wellness Center, Connecticut Mental Health Center

    Biography

    My training was in a dual Internal Medicine/Psychiatry residency program. My clinical interests are in providing care to patients with both medical and mental health problems. My academic interests are in integrating primary care and mental health services. Two populations I work with are refugees and people with serious mental illness. I strongly believe that students and residents in any discipline should be well trained in both physical and mental aspects of illness enabling them to have a holistic approach to patient care.

    Last Updated on May 19, 2024.

    Appointments

    • Psychiatry

      Associate Professor on Term
      Primary
      Psychiatry

    Other Departments & Organizations

    Education & Training

    Resident physician
    Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (2008)
    MBBS
    University of Mysore (1999)
    MD
    University of Mysore (1999)

    Research

    Overview

    Medical Research Interests

    Diseases; Health Care; Psychiatry and Psychology; Refugees

    Public Health Interests

    Mental Health; Health Equity, Disparities, Social Determinants and Justice

    Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

    Activities

    • activity

      Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers

      06/01/2015 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsBoard of Directors
    • activity

      North American Refugee Healthcare Conference

      06/01/2013 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsPlanning Committee
    • activity

      Association of Medicine and Psychiatry

      10/01/2018 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsPlanning Committee
    • activity

      Association of Medicine and Psychiatry

      2015 - PresentProfessional OrganizationsChair
    • activity

      Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

      06/01/2019 - PresentJournal ServiceAssociate Editor

    Honors

    • honor

      Loenard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

      05/18/2020Yale School of Medicine AwardYale School of Medicine and Gold Foundation
    • honor

      Stephen Fleck Award for demonstrating highest standards of a clinician and educator

      06/13/2019Yale School of Medicine AwardDepartment of Psychiatry
    • honor

      Nancy C.A. Roeske Teaching Award for medical student teaching

      12/20/2017National AwardAmerican Psychiatric Association
    • honor

      Roger Coleman Award for recognition of clinical service to refugee populations

      08/15/2017Regional AwardConnecticut Psychiatric Society
    • honor

      Clinical Innovations Award: The CMHC Wellness Center: Development of a Person-Centered Health Home

      03/14/2014Yale School of Medicine AwardDepartment of Psychiatry
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    Clinical Care

    Overview

    Aniyizhai Annamalai, MD, specializes in providing comprehensive care to patients with both medical and mental health conditions.

    Dr. Annamalai is particularly dedicated to working with refugees and individuals with serious mental illness, aiming to improve their quality of life and support their overall well-being. She is the medical director of the Yale Adult Refugee Clinic, where she focuses on the physical and mental health of refugees, addressing the complex and unique challenges they face.

    As an associate professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Annamalai is also involved in teaching and mentoring. She received her medical degree from the University of Mysore in India and completed her residency in a dual internal medicine/psychiatry program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

    Clinical Specialties

    Psychiatry

    Board Certifications

    • Psychiatry

      Certification Organization
      AB of Psychiatry & Neurology
      Original Certification Date
      2009

    • Internal Medicine

      Certification Organization
      AB of Internal Medicine
      Latest Certification Date
      2018
      Original Certification Date
      2008

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    Mailing Address

    Psychiatry

    300 George St

    New Haven, CT 06511-

    United States

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