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Sarah Vas, MD

Addiction Medicine Specialist (Psychiatry), Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Additional languages:
Spanish
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My bio

Dr. Vas is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is Board Certified in Psychiatry, in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and in Addiction Medicine. She is interested in prevention and treatment of mental illness and substance use in children and adolescents, using a youth guided and family driven model. Dr. Vas completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Washington University in St. Louis and her medical education in Manipal University-Kasturba Medical College/American University of Antigua College of Medicine. During her General Psychiatry training, she discovered her passion for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and moved to UF to complete the Psychiatry - Child Psychiatry track. During Child Psychiatry training, Dr. Vas recognized the importance of prevention of substance use and addiction right from adolescence. As a natural alignment to Dr. Vas' interests, she went on to complete an Addiction Medicine Fellowship at the University of Florida. During her Addiction Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Vas continued to treat children and adolescents as part-time Adjunct Faculty. In her present role, Dr. Vas serves as a teacher and mentor to medical students, residents and fellows in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics.

Dr. Vas has consistently participated in community activities geared toward children and a adolescents. Dr. Vas enjoys learning languages and is fluent in Spanish.

Board certifications

  • Addiction Medicine

    American Board of Preventative Medicine

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

  • Psychiatry

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Education

  • Fellowship, Addiction Medicine

    University of Florida College of Medicine, 2022

  • Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    University of Florida College of Medicine, 2020

  • Residency, Psychiatry

    Ponce Health Sciences University / University of Florida College of Medicine, 2019

  • Internal Medicine

    VA Caribbean Healthcare System, 2015

  • Medical Degree

    Kasturba Medical College Int’l Center/American University of Antigua, 2013

  • Masters Degree, Biology

    Washington University in St. Louis, 2007

  • Bachelors Degree, Biology

    Washington University in St. Louis, 2005

My areas of focus

Specialties

Additional languages

  • Spanish

Gender

Female

Accomplishments

  • Exemplary Teacher Award

    University of Florida, College of Medicine, 2023

  • NNDC Emerging Scholar Travel Award

    National Network of Depression Centers, 2022

  • NNDC Poster Award: Clinical Programs – Best Emerging Scholar

    National Network of Depression Centers, 2022

  • Housestaff Council Member

    Graduate Medical Education, University of Florida, 2020-2021

  • Telehealth Training, Research and Operation Committee

    University of Florida, 2020-2021

  • Chief Fellow

    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Florida, 2019-2020

  • Systems of Care Virtual Fellowship Recipient

    American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, 2019-2020

  • Educational Outreach Program Award

    American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2018