Meet our Fellows | Department of Psychiatry

Will Parker, MD

Areas of interest in CL Psychiatry?

No part of CL Psychiatry is boring to me, but I am particularly interested in diagnostic and treatment controversies in patients with delirium, complex med-psych cases, and ethically challenging cases. I am also really excited about the future of neuromodulation (for example, accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation protocols) for treatment of psychiatric symptoms in medically ill patients. And I want to gain experience in collaborative care, which seems like a powerful model for improving public health.

Program Strengths / Why you chose UNC for fellowship?

The faculty are warm, kind, and engaging, and the fellows who I interviewed with seemed really stimulated by their work and happy with their decision to train here. After interview day, it was an easy choice.

What you enjoy about the living in the Triangle/when you move to the Triangle?

So much green space, so many friendly people, and such long and humid summers (which as an NC native, I like). Also, it is full of cutting-edge research institutions and really nice cultural amenities.

Fun Fact about you?

I am a hobbyist in Esperanto, a constructed language that was invented in the late 1800s. It was designed to be a universal second language, but sadly, it has never taken off. I like it because it is a bridge between different cultures, similar to how CL Psychiatry is a bridge between psychiatry and the rest of medicine. It is also just really easy and fun to read and speak.

Minya “Mike” Lin, MD

Areas of interest in CL Psychiatry?

My current CL psychiatry-related interests include delirium, ethics, and medical education.

Program Strengths / Why you chose UNC for fellowship?

UNC has an excellent variety of subspecialty areas in CL psychiatry I’d like to explore further, including psycho-oncology, transplant, and burn. I think training at UNC will provide me with the tools and resources to be a well-rounded academic CL psychiatrist. Plus I’ve heard the area’s beautiful!

What you enjoy about the living in the Triangle/when you move to the Triangle?

I’m looking forward to living in North Carolina for the first time! I’m particularly excited to explore not only the local trails but also the food scene.

Fun Fact about you?

One of my hobbies is baking pastries. My cookies have been a big hit throughout residency!