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A physician, educator, and advocate shaping the future of mental health care through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatry.



Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai is a board-certified psychiatrist and internist with over two decades of experience in clinical care, academic leadership, and digital innovation. He leads Blue Mountain Psychiatry, where he integrates evidence-based treatment with virtual care models to reach patients across diverse communities. Trained at the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Rifai has held fellowships in psychopharmacology, psychiatric research, and internal medicine. He is also a published author, forensic psychiatry consultant, and advocate for physician wellness and ethical telepsychiatry. His work reflects a deep commitment to compassionate care, medical excellence, and the future of mental health.
Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai is a board-certified psychiatrist and internist with over two decades of experience in clinical care, academic leadership, and digital innovation. He leads Blue Mountain Psychiatry, where he integrates evidence-based treatment with virtual care models to reach patients across diverse communities. Trained at the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Rifai has held fellowships in psychopharmacology, psychiatric research, and internal medicine. He is also a published author, forensic psychiatry consultant, and advocate for physician wellness and ethical telepsychiatry. His work reflects a deep commitment to compassionate care, medical excellence, and the future of mental health.
Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai is a board-certified psychiatrist and internist with over two decades of experience in clinical care, academic leadership, and digital innovation. He leads Blue Mountain Psychiatry, where he integrates evidence-based treatment with virtual care models to reach patients across diverse communities. Trained at the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Rifai has held fellowships in psychopharmacology, psychiatric research, and internal medicine. He is also a published author, forensic psychiatry consultant, and advocate for physician wellness and ethical telepsychiatry. His work reflects a deep commitment to compassionate care, medical excellence, and the future of mental health.
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Awards &
Honors
Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai work has been recognized through numerous awards, certifications, and academic achievements throughout his distinguished career.
Awards &
Honors
Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai work has been recognized through numerous awards, certifications, and academic achievements throughout his distinguished career.
Awards &
Honors
Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai work has been recognized through numerous awards, certifications, and academic achievements throughout his distinguished career.
University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Roanoke-Salem Program.
1998-2003 Resident in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry 2001-2003 Chief Resident, Psychiatry Program 2001-2002 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine Program 2001-2003 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine / Psychiatry Program
University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Roanoke-Salem Program.
1998-2003 Resident in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry 2001-2003 Chief Resident, Psychiatry Program 2001-2002 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine Program 2001-2003 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine / Psychiatry Program
University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Roanoke-Salem Program.
1998-2003 Resident in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry 2001-2003 Chief Resident, Psychiatry Program 2001-2002 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine Program 2001-2003 Chief Resident, Internal Medicine / Psychiatry Program
National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland.
2003-2004 Fellowship in Psychiatric Research, 2004-2005 Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine 2004-2005 Chief Fellow, National Institutes of Health 2005 Clinical Excellence Award, National Insitute of Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland.
2003-2004 Fellowship in Psychiatric Research, 2004-2005 Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine 2004-2005 Chief Fellow, National Institutes of Health 2005 Clinical Excellence Award, National Insitute of Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland.
2003-2004 Fellowship in Psychiatric Research, 2004-2005 Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine 2004-2005 Chief Fellow, National Institutes of Health 2005 Clinical Excellence Award, National Insitute of Mental Health
Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP) Fellow, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (FAPM) Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) Fellow, American College of Physicians Executives
Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP) Fellow, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (FAPM) Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) Fellow, American College of Physicians Executives
Professional Memberships
Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP) Fellow, Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine (FAPM) Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) Fellow, American College of Physicians Executives
Licensure
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania # MD 431055 expires 12/31/2018 (PA License) Diplomate, American College of Physicians Executives expires 3/2021 United States Medical Licensing Examinations 1999
Licensure
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania # MD 431055 expires 12/31/2018 (PA License) Diplomate, American College of Physicians Executives expires 3/2021 United States Medical Licensing Examinations 1999
Licensure
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania # MD 431055 expires 12/31/2018 (PA License) Diplomate, American College of Physicians Executives expires 3/2021 United States Medical Licensing Examinations 1999
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee.
1996-1997 National Research Service Award. National Institutes of Health 1997-1998 Neuroscience Research Award. National Institutes of Health
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee.
1996-1997 National Research Service Award. National Institutes of Health 1997-1998 Neuroscience Research Award. National Institutes of Health
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee.
1996-1997 National Research Service Award. National Institutes of Health 1997-1998 Neuroscience Research Award. National Institutes of Health
Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
1990-1996 Doctor of Medicine with thesis and Honors.
Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
1990-1996 Doctor of Medicine with thesis and Honors.
Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
1990-1996 Doctor of Medicine with thesis and Honors.
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