Austin Khai Sheng Nguy
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in psychiatry and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatry Resident
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Jul2023 - Current
- Provide psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
- Lead psychiatric services at Riverside Free Clinic, managing triage, treatment plans, and mentorship of medical students.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations for asylum seekers (Asylum Clinic Director).
HIV Test Counselor
Larkin Street Homeless Youth Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Certified CA HIV counselor; served homeless/LGBTQ+ youth with harm reduction counseling.
Ophthalmology Scribe
Private Medical Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Documented HPI, exams, and surgical charts; observed procedures (e.g., cataract extractions).
Education
Psychiatry Resident - Psychiatry
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Riverside, CA06.2025
M.D. -
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Riverside California06.2023
BA - Molecular Cell Biology, Music (Piano Performance)
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12.2016
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Therapeutic relationship building
- Crisis intervention
- Substance use treatment
Certification
CA HIV Test Counselor
Selected Publications And Projects
- Nguy, A., Banh, C., The Necessity of Preserving a Diverse Workforce, Southern California PSYCHIATRIST, 2025
- Wanta, J.W., Nguy, A., et al., Systems-Involved Transgender Youth, Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am, 2023
Quality Improvement
Led study on COVID-19’s impact on diabetic care in Riverside, Kaiser Permanente
Additional Highlights
Dean’s Social Justice Award, Eisner Prize for Music (UC Berkeley), Balinese Gamelan performer; piano composition lecturer at UC Berkeley.
Publications
7+ publications on Alzheimer’s, Fragile X Syndrome, and mental health disparities (e.g., Neurobiol Aging, Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am)., DEI in Psychiatry, Southern California PSYCHIATRIST, 2025
Training
- Organizer, SoCal LGBTQIA+ Health Conference, 2020
- Presenter, APA Mental Health Services, 2023
- Presenter, AACAP, 2023
Leadership And Advocacy
- UCRSOM Psychiatry Diversity Advisory Committee, Spearheaded initiatives for JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) in residency programs., Awarded Dean’s Research Innovation Grant for medical student mental well-being research.
- SCPS Deputy Minority Representative, Advised on anti-racism policies in organized psychiatry; improved recruitment for underrepresented applicants.
- LGBTQ+ Health Advocate, Developed UCRSOM’s LGBT+ Health curriculum; secured pronoun identifiers for students/staff.
Timeline
HIV Test Counselor
Larkin Street Homeless Youth Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2019
Ophthalmology Scribe
Private Medical Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
Psychiatry Resident
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Jul2023 - Current
Psychiatry Resident - Psychiatry
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
M.D. -
University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
BA - Molecular Cell Biology, Music (Piano Performance)
University of California, Berkeley
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