Biography
David Andrade, born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, graduated and practice as a physician in 2016, travelled to the US, where he credentialized through ECFMG IN 2020 and earned his 4 year residency in psychiatry through the University of New Mexico (2021-2025). David is now an an associate professor at UNM
Personal Statement
I have always tried to stand by the Jesuit motto, “he who does not live to serve is not fit to live.” Early in my career, I recognized the need for clinicians all around the world, and when I decided to pursue psychiatry, I realized that perhaps people needed healers who not only cared about prescribing but about their lives, families, regrets, and sorrows, this is especially true for marginalized populations that usually lack the advocacy power and the alternatives to get medical and behavioral health; this is why I feel committed with the Latino and Native communities in the state of New Mexico.
As part of a family of teachers, I learned to be inquisitive, and that teaching is the best tool for learning. I try to be involved as much as possible in medical student, junior resident, and cross-specialty mentoring, with a focus on improving didactic quality and tailoring education to each individual.
Areas of Specialty
General psychiatry
Pedagogy in psychiatry
Psychodelic treatment in SUD
Psycho-Oncology
Geriatric psychiatry
Achievements & Awards
9/2023 UNM 3rd annual Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Showcase First Place
Recognition to a resident who presents the best poster during the showcase.
5/ 2024 Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education
Recognition based on medical student feedback for residents focused on psychiatric education for med students.
5/ 2025 Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education
Recognition based on medical student feedback for residents focused on psychiatric education for med students.
5/ 2025 Award for Excellence in Community psychiatry
Gender
Male
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Courses Taught
7/2023 Andrade, D; Canaca, J: Bipolar disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention, UNM SE-COMISCA Mental Health Program.ECHO PROJECT
8/2023 Andrade, D; Canaca, J: Schizophrenia: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention, UNM SE-COMISCA Mental Health Program.ECHO PROJECT
9/2024 Andrade, D; Canaca, J: Panic disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention, UNM SE-COMISCA Mental Health Program.ECHO PROJECT
01/2023 Andrade, D: Behavioral Health Diagnosis.
Pacha Counseling Services LLC.
3/2023 Geriatric seminar for PGY 1s, interviewing geriatric patients and Substance use in geriatric populations - 2 sessions
11/2024 Preceptor for MSE education for med students (UNM SOM)
02/2025-05/2025 Preceptor for clinical reasoning 2 (UNM SOM)
08/2025-present: Structured education for residents in Psychiatric emergency services