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Derick E. Vergne, M.D.

Derick E. Vergne, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine; Assistant Professor

Biography

Dr. Derick E. Vergne is a board-certified psychiatrist with a strong background in clinical practice and research. He earned his MD from the University of Puerto Rico in 2002 and completed his psychiatric training at the University of Colorado and Emory University. He serves as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Dr. Vergne combines a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach to neuropsychopharmacology to enhance his understanding of patients. He has published work on mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and alcoholism. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Vergne is a member of several professional societies and currently practices in Acton, MA.

Publications of Derick E. Vergne, M.D.

[FR] Quick Take Vol. 83

0.75 CMEs
When should you consider high-dose olanzapine instead of clozapine for treatment-resistant schizophrenia? How effective is aripiprazole augmentation versus switching strategies in older adults with depression? Can GLP-1 receptor agonists elevate lithium levels? Should inflammatory markers guide antidepressant selection? Is adjunctive propranolol effective for panic disorder?
Faculty: James Phelps, M.D., Paul Zarkowski, M.D., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
38.56 minutes in 0 audio sections

[FR] Quick Take Vol. 80

0.75 CMEs
How effective is the new antipsychotic KarXT using the number needed to treat metric? Can bright light therapy effectively treat bipolar depression without causing mania? Does IV haloperidol really increase cardiac risks as commonly believed? Can varenicline help reduce alcohol intake in people with alcohol use disorder? Does ashwagandha extract improve cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment?
Faculty: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
39.35 minutes in 5 audio sections

[FR] Quick Take Vol. 79

0.75 CMEs
How should clozapine monitoring change after FDA's REMS removal? Does cariprazine work equally well in older adults with bipolar disorder? Can semaglutide help treat alcohol use disorder? Why do older adults receive subtherapeutic antidepressant doses? Is saffron as effective as SSRIs for depression?
Faculty: David A. Gorelick, M.D., Ph.D., D.L.F.A.P.A., F.A.S.A.M., Scott R. Beach, M.D., Oliver Freudenreich, M.D., Kristin Raj, M.D., Derick E. Vergne, M.D.
44.22 minutes in 0 audio sections

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