Program Faculty
Experts advancing tomorrow's care
Our psychiatry residency faculty are dedicated clinician‑educators who invest deeply in resident growth through skilled mentorship and hands‑on teaching. Here, you’ll learn from clinicians who elevate the standard of care today while preparing you to lead it tomorrow.
Leadership
Julia Triggs, MD
MD: West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: severe and persistent mental illness
- Hobbies & interests: spending time with my family (especially my grandsons), animal rescue efforts, discovering great restaurants while traveling, reading, beach walks
Aaron Albert, MD
MD: Wake Forest School of Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: general psychiatry
- Hobbies & interests: cooking, Pokémon Go, ballroom dancing, drag performance, karaoke, anime, exploring local theater and food
Tesfa-Alem Gebremeskel, MD
MD: Addis Ababa University
- Medical areas of interest: global mental health, population growth in developing countries
- Hobbies & interests: reading history, traveling, long walks, playing soccer, watching MLS and NBA
Anand Joshi, MD
MD: St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine – Grand Cayman
Medical areas of interest: patient-centered, evidence-based psychiatric care, building strong therapeutic relationships, supporting patients across diverse settings
Minyi Lin, MD
MD: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: consultation-liaison psychiatry
- Hobbies & interests: baking, traveling, playing a variety of puzzles and games
Tara McKinney, MD
MD: St. George’s University School of Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: emergency psychiatry, crisis stabilization
- Hobbies & interests: snowboarding, spending time with my family, cheering on my son at lacrosse games
Lora Pacaldo, MD
MD: East Tennessee State University School of Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: mentorship, collaborative psychiatric care
- Hobbies & interests: spending time near the water, supporting my family in sports and community theater, staying connected with friends and family
Michelle Page, MD
MD: University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill School of Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: evidence-based psychiatric care, PTSD, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Hobbies & interests: teaching, mentorship; advancing compassionate, patient-centered care
William Parker, MD
MD: University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill School of Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: consultation-liaison psychiatry
- Hobbies & interests: swimming in the Atlantic, spending time with his family, exploring Wilmington’s historic downtown
Alyssa Thompson, MD
MD: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: medical education, student mentorship
- Hobbies & interests: supporting learners; creating inclusive, engaging educational environments
Nina Yokochi-Funkhouser, DO
DO: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Medical areas of interest: general psychiatry
- Hobbies & interests: traveling with my family, exercising, interior design, watching tennis, spending time with my dog Mochi
Meet our residents
You’ll join a curious, compassionate and down-to-earth group of residents. Together, you’ll learn, support one another and grow side by side throughout your psychiatry training.
Contact & support
Email Program Coordinator Laura Solt at Laura.Solt@NovantHealth.org.