Who We Are

LEADERSHIP

Elizabeth Romero, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical Director for PES
Program Director for Residency Training
I currently serve as the medical director of the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), associate program director (Inpatient and PES), and attending for PES and the Electroconvulsive Therapy Service. One of the best parts of my job is working closely with residents in PES. I am board certified in General Psychiatry and a member of the American Academy of Emergency Psychiatry. I take great joy in mentoring and teaching residents and hope to continue to do that for many years to come.

Kathryn J Fraser, MD
Professor
Chair, Resident Competency Committee
Medical Director, Resident Assessment Clinic
I am the medical director for the UNM Psychiatric Center START clinic where new patients begin outpatient care primarily staffed by PGY-3 residents and certified nurse practitioners (CNPs). Additionally, I am the chair of the psychiatry department Residency Clinical Competency Committee. In a role outside the department I am a mentor for medical students in the UNM SOM Learning Communities program. I enjoy working with patients and being a clinical teacher and role model to psychiatry residents and all learners.

Jose A Canaca, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical Director Telebehavioral Health
I currently serve as the associate program director for the general psychiatry residency program, and as the medical director for telebehavioral health. I am highly involved with rural communities across the state and enjoy developing rural/community experiences for the residents. I am grateful to have completed my training at the University of New Mexico because it gave me the necessary tools to serve people who suffer from mental illnesses.

Amanda Valone, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor
I recently started as associate training director at the VA. I am board certified in General Psychiatry and was primarily working in outpatient mental health at the VA prior to starting this new role. I also was chief resident at the VA my 4th year at UNM for the General Psychiatry Residency. I am looking forward to working with residents again and hope to continue to improve the program and ensure that residents have a great experience while working at the VA. I also look forward to teaching again; working at the VA, will give me helpful experience with PTSD and the geriatric population.