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Karima Holmes, M.D.
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor; Medical Director of Trainee Mental Health; Associate Program Director of the General Psychiatry Residency Program
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Specialties
General Psychiatry
Resident Education
Department
Locations and Contact
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Holmes believes that empathy, inclusivity, and patient empowerment are the cornerstones of effective psychiatric care. She emphasizes a collaborative approach, viewing each patient’s unique experiences and values as essential to their healing journey. Rooted in topics liberation psychology, Dr. Holmes aims to foster a therapeutic environment where patients feel understood and supported.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Holmes is deeply invested in advancing patient-centered care within outpatient psychiatry. Her clinical interests include trainee mental health, psychotherapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Dr. Holmes is committed to innovative approaches in psychiatric treatment, particularly for undeserved communities, and continually seeks ways to enhance patient outcomes.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Holmes is passionate about mentoring and teaching in psychiatry, with a particular focus on trainee mental health, psychotherapy, and liberation psychology.
Division
General Psychiatry
Center/Program Affiliation
Behavioral Health Center
Undergraduate School
B.A., Religious Studies, University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA 2012
Medical School
M.D., Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington D.C. 2019
Internship
Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, Newton and Boston MA 2020-2021
Residency
Psychiatry, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, Newton and Boston MA 2021-2024
Massachusetts General Hospital Principal Clinical Experience Resident Teaching Award, 2022,
Onyeaka H, Firth J, Ajayi KV, Muoghalu C, Holmes K, Nkemjika S, Torous J. Association between social media and health promotion among individuals with depression and anxiety: Insights from the 2017 to 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey, Journal of Mood and Anxiety Disorders. 2023.
Seeber R, Holmes K. Chapter: Paraphilic Disorders, Clinical Advisor, Elsevier Health Sciences. 2022.