DISTINGUISHED PSYCHIATRIC LEADER WITH UNPARALLELED DUAL SPECIALIZATION Board-eligible psychiatrist with the rare distinction of dual specialization in Adult & Child​/​Adolescent Psychiatry—a combination held by fewer than 5% of practicing psychiatrists nationwide. He is currently completing an advanced Child & Adolescent Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, following exemplary service as Chief Resident at Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was selected from among top-tier candidates for this prestigious leadership role. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE ACROSS DIVERSE POPULATIONS & SETTINGS: • 8+ years of comprehensive psychiatric care spanning metropolitan, suburban, and rural​/​underserved communities • Inpatient Adult and Child​/​Adolescent Behavioral Health leadership at Deaconess Health System • Outpatient psychiatric services at Daviess Community Hospital, serving complex cases across the lifespan • Expertise in treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and complex medical-psychiatric comorbidities • Advanced ECT & neuromodulation specialist with International Society for ECT and Neurostimulation (ISEN) certification • ADOS-2 certified for gold-standard autism assessment—a specialized skill held by ＜5% of psychiatrists PROVEN LEADERSHIP & EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: • Chief Resident graduate: led strategic initiatives enhancing resident education and clinical outcomes at Indiana University School of Medicine • House Staff Forum Committee leader: spearheaded communication enhancement between residents, fellows, and faculty • Secretary and Treasurer roles: demonstrated financial acumen and collaborative problem-solving in academic medicine • Moonlighting program architect: developed innovative programs aligning educational goals with clinical excellence • Medical education mentor: trained 25+ residents and medical students in evidence-based psychiatric practice RESEARCH INNOVATION & NATIONAL RECOGNITION: • Published researcher with peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of ECT and premier psychiatric journals • National conference presenter at the American Psychiatric Association (APA), International Society for ECT and Neurostimulation (ISEN), and American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) • Clinical research investigator in ECT and neuromodulation for treatment-resistant conditions • Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine—integrating holistic, evidence-based approaches DIVERSITY, CULTURAL COMPETENCY & GLOBAL IMPACT: • International medical missions in Haiti and Ghana, providing psychiatric care to underserved populations • Multilingual capabilities enhancing patient care across diverse communities • Trauma-informed care specialist with personal recovery experience, bringing unique empathy and understanding to patient interactions • Rural healthcare pioneer, having served thousands of patients in medically underserved areas COLLABORATION PHILOSOPHY & PROVEN OUTCOMES: Dr Max O transforms traditional supervision into dynamic partnership, empowering nurse practitioners with advanced clinical knowledge while ensuring exceptional patient outcomes and regulatory compliance. His collaboration style is characterized by: • 24-hour responsiveness to urgent consultations • Education-focused mentorship that enhances NP clinical skills • Supportive approach that respects NP autonomy while providing expert guidance • Zero regulatory violations across multiple state jurisdictions • Commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent practice PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ONGOING COMMITMENT: Active member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF), and Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA), ensuring continuous professional development and adherence to the highest standards of psychiatric practice. This unique combination of dual specialization, leadership excellence, research innovation, cultural competency, and unwavering commitment to collaborative care positions Dr Max O as an exceptional partner for nurse practitioners seeking to deliver transformative mental healthcare.

Board Certifications

Board eligible: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) - Adult Psychiatry (Board Eligible), American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (Board Certified), ECT​/​Neuromodulation Certified (ISEN), ADOS-2 Certified

Additional Certifications

ADOS-2 Certified for Autism Assessment; ECT​/​Neuromodulation Certified; Lifestyle Medicine Board Eligible; Published Researcher (Journal of ECT); National Conference Presenter (APA, ISEN, AACAP)