about Rohul Amin M.D.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohul-amin-md/ 

Distinguished Faculty, American Psychiatric Association 

Faculty, American College of Physicians

Board Certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Neurology & Psychiatry

Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine

BACKGROUND: Marine Corps and Army veteran with expertise in medical education, and complex psychiatric conditions with co-morbid addiction, and medical needs. 

EDUCATION: Dr. Amin received his M.D. degree from the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of Health Science (USUHS)-- America's Medical School, Bethesda, Maryland. 

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Dr. Amin trained in a unique residency program at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. The 5-year program consisted of both psychiatry and internal medicine. Dr. Amin learned about the human experience, trauma, and resilience from the war wounded from Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as caring for veterans and their families from WWII, Vietnam, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and others. 

SPECIALIZED PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TRAINING: 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
• Supportive Psychotherapy 
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy 
• Hypnotherapy (Clinical Hypnosis)
• Motivational Interview (MI) for Substance Use Disorders
• Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD 
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 
• Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD
• Problem Solving Therapy
• Group Psychotherapy 
• Couples/Marital Psychotherapy

CLINICAL PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH: As a psychiatrist and internist, Dr. Amin has observed (and supported by clinical research), that both psychiatric and physical concerns of a given patient need to be optimized. The homeostasis between the body and mind (applied through biopsychosocial model) enhances patient outcomes. Additionally, each patient is capable of having the intrinsic motivation to make the right changes in their life to enhance their longevity and vitality. Each evaluation, therefore, involves assessing the patient's psychiatric and medical presentation. Dr. Amin also believes in educating and empowering his patients to be in-charge of their health. The top ethical principles that informs Dr. Amin's decision-making are: 

1. Beneficence: Dr. Amin attempts to apply evidence to his patients. This begins with cementing the best diagnosis. When no evidence exists in medical literature, then he will apply expert recommendations and clinical guidelines. If it is based on his own experience, he will inform his patients to help them decide about a particular recommendation. 
2. Nonmaleficence: Dr. Amin's top mantra is to "First, do no harm!" To this end, he is always looking to reduce polypharmacy, and inappropriate prescribing. 
3. Autonomy: Each patient is their own agent. The patient has the right to make what they think is best for them, even when Dr. Amin may disagree. Autonomy is important in all fields of medicine, but it is especially necessary in psychiatry where the most enduring change comes from within. Dr. Amin preserves patient autonomy through informed consent, truth-telling, and preserving patient confidentiality. 
4. Justice: Justice is generally interpreted as fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment of persons. This means a fair, equitable, and appropriate distribution of health-care resources determined by justified norms i.e. practice standards. Dr. Amin's aim is to eliminate healthcare disparities for all. This also includes cost-conscious and value-based care i.e. avoiding unnecessary and costly medications, interventions, and tests without clinical evidence for improved healthcare outcomes. 

RESEARCH: 

Please visit Dr. Amin's Google Scholar page here to see his research and scholarly activities.