Professional Titles and Current Positions
Dr. Karinn A. Glover is a board-certified psychiatrist with a dual medical degree and Master of Public Health (MD, MPH). She currently holds the positions of:
- Director of Adult Behavioral Health at Montefiore Medical Center (Montefiore Health System), Bronx, NY
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
These roles position Dr. Glover as both a clinical leader and an academic educator within a prominent urban healthcare and medical education ecosystem.
Educational Background
- Undergraduate degree from Howard University
- Master of Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University
- Medical degree (MD) from State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
This combination evidences strong expertise in public health alongside clinical psychiatry.
Clinical and Teaching Responsibilities
- Attending psychiatrist in the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Department at Montefiore Health System
- Offers clinical direction in adult behavioral health services
- Teaches psychopharmacology and various aspects of psychotherapy to Psychiatry and Family Medicine residents
- Involved in instructing medical students and residents in behavioral sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Her teaching scope includes practical, pharmacologic, and psychotherapeutic modalities for psychiatric care, indicating a comprehensive approach to psychiatric education and clinical practice.
Areas of Specialization and Professional Focus
- Psychiatry with emphasis on mind-body health and health equity
- Specializes in workplace mental health consulting, aiding executive leadership and management in fostering diverse, inclusive talent retention and promotion strategies
- Serves as a health equity specialist, addressing disparities and systemic challenges within mental healthcare access and delivery
- Recognized for integrating cultural humility and racial identity into psychiatric practice and mental health discourse
Her engagement as a health equity advocate and workplace mental health consultant highlights a progressive, institution-wide approach to mental health beyond clinical treatment.
Professional Achievements and Recognition
- Recipient of the 2018 Ivan Goldberg Outstanding Service Award from the New York County Psychiatric Society, reflecting distinguished service in the psychiatric community
- Author of peer-reviewed articles on mental disorders in primary care, contributing to psychiatric textbooks, and active in research related to psychiatric conditions in urban, low-income populations
- Frequent guest speaker and panelist on mental health topics, including burnout prevention among healthcare workers and the interface of racism and mental/heart health
These honors and scholarly activities underline her influence as a clinician-researcher and thought leader.
Media and Public Engagement
- Host and featured expert on mental health podcasts, such as "Take a Deep Breath, with Dr. Karinn Glover", focusing on healthcare worker burnout and psychiatric wellness
- Active presence on social platforms where she discusses psychiatric medications, empathy in mental health care, and addresses systemic racism impacts on health outcomes
- Participates in public and legal commission events on ethnic fairness and mental health equity
Her media presence is aligned with her professional mission to elevate mental health awareness and equity.
Additional Relevant Information
- Has a background in marketing and communications, which supports her role in mental health advocacy and workplace consulting
- Engaged in mentoring programs, community education (e.g., Mentoring in Medicine), and youth tutoring initiatives, reinforcing commitment to public health and education
- Frequently involved with national and local psychiatric organizations, contributing to the broader psychiatric community and professional development
Dr. Karinn Glover embodies a multifaceted psychiatric profile that combines clinical leadership, academic teaching, health equity advocacy, and public mental health engagement. Her integrative expertise in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and systemic mental health issues makes her a key influencer in psychiatric care innovation and workforce mental wellness within a high-volume urban health system.
