David Puder

David Puder is a psychiatrist based in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Puder went to U.C. Berkeley and majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology before attending Loma Linda School for medical school. He now runs a private practice and hosts the Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast. 
His work has been featured multiple times in NPR, ABC7, and CNN 
==Education==
Dr. David Puder completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During his time at UC Berkeley, he was also a member of the Cal Rowing Team, which won the national championship in his senior year.
Dr. Puder earned his medical degree from Loma Linda School of Medicine. After a year of internal medicine training, he pursued and completed his residency in psychiatry at Loma Linda. 
==Early Career==
After completing his residency, Dr. Puder joined the faculty at Loma Linda University. He currently serves as the medical director of the "MEND" program, a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program designed to treat individuals with both medical and psychiatric issues.
In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Puder developed the Microexpression Training Program on "Emotion Connection" aimed at improving emotional literacy and connection. His work on microexpressions was covered on ABC7. He is also the founder of the non-profit organization "Mental Health Education & Research" and created the "Connection Index" to study interpersonal connections, particularly within medical teams.
Dr. Puder runs an outpatient psychiatry practice, where he emphasizes a holistic approach to treatment, integrating diet, exercise, lifestyle, psychiatric medications, and psychotherapy.
==Teaching and Public Education==
Dr. Puder is actively involved in psychiatric education and is a primary instructor in psychotherapy for psychiatry residents at Loma Linda University. He has completed a two-year certificate in Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the New Center for Psychoanalysis. 
Beyond the academic setting, Dr. Puder has shared his expertise through various public platforms, including podcasts, online lectures, and videos, where he discusses advanced topics in psychiatry and psychotherapy. His tips for protecting mental health were featured in NPR.
Dr. Puder's Psychiatry and Psychotherapy is the top podcast aimed at training professionals and has 2.2k reviews and a 4.8 star rating across Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The podcast has a corresponding continuing medical education (CME) program available for healthcare providers. It has been featured on industry expert sites like the "Pediatric Neuropsychiatry and Immunology Research Program" page at Mass General Hospital. He has also appeared on other popular programs such as the Dr. Drew Ramsey podcast.
From his presence online, he has been named one of the top 10 "Psychiatrists Taking Over Social Media". 
==Honors==
Dr. Puder has received several awards throughout his career including the "Outstanding Teaching Resident in Psychiatry Award," which was voted on by medical students, and the "Supervisor of the Year Award," which was voted on by psychiatry residents.
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