Team Member

Jenna Lehman, RDCS

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My Background and Approach

With a diverse background in the medical field, I have gained expertise as a Pharmacy Technician, EKG Technician, and Echocardiographer. My experience spans patient care, diagnostic procedures, and pharmaceutical operations, showcasing my dedication to healthcare and improving patient outcomes. My skills in cardiac diagnostics and patient care contribute to a well-rounded understanding of medical practices. Additionally, I am now trained in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), expanding my skill set in neuromodulation therapy.

Education And Training

I earned my medical degree with honors from the University of Belgrade, followed by a dual residency in Neurology and Psychiatry. I pursued a specialized fellowship in the Psychiatry of Adolescents and Young Adults at the renowned Centre Alfred Binet in Paris. I then completed a four-year residency in Adult Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.

Leadership and Clinical Work

Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles at premier psychiatric centers in the tri-state area.

  • At the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, I conducted psychopharmacology research on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
  • At Columbia University and Kings County Hospital Center, I developed a focus on women’s mental health, initiating New York City’s first Inpatient Perinatal Psychiatry Program—among the first of its kind in the United States.
  • I served as Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, overseeing 160 acute beds and supervising a large multidisciplinary team.
  • I have also worked at Yale University and served internationally with the United Nations, helping to develop consultation-liaison psychiatry services in Zimbabwe.

Awards & Honors

1996

New York State Office of Mental Health Award for volunteer work at Manhattan Psychiatric Center

2000

Resident of the Year

2000

Cynthia Horner, MD Memorial Prize for Psychiatric Research

2004

Nancy C.A. Roeske, MD Certificate for Excellence in Medical Student Education (American Psychiatric Association)

2005

Nominee, Physician of the Year, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital