Nazaree "Naz" Edwards

Nazaree (Naz) Edwards is a Florida native and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, where he studied biochemistry. He continued his studies at Florida for medical school where he held numerous leadership roles including serving as Orientation Chair and Co-President of the Psychiatry Interest Group. Naz has maintained a commitment to serving his community, volunteering at time at the Equal Access Clinic, one of the nation's largest student-run clinics. His peers selected Naz as a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his dedication to being empathetic and compassionate to all.  

• Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Professional Interests: I really like the intersection of medicine and psychiatry, so perhaps consult-liaison psychiatry. I haven’t had the opportunity to work in the PES yet, but perhaps emergency psychiatry. I’m open to a lot and ready to learn and find my niche in psychiatry as I grow throughout residency.
• Future Plans: I would like to think of myself as a blank canvas in the realm of psychiatry. A fellowship to get more specialized training seems very appealing and I would definitely like to go into academics, at least for a while.
• Awards: NIH T35 Training Grant and Haulfer Psychiatry Award
• Memberships: Gold Humanism Honor Society and American Psychiatric Association
• Hobbies: I love to read and look forward to joining or starting a book club amongst my fellow co-residents! If there’s a way I can get my body moving, whether skating, biking or some other activity I’ll be there. I love cooking and finding new recipes and have found so much joy in hosting my friends together so we can all bond over food. Food is a way I show my value for others.

• MD, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2024
• BS, University of Florida, 2018

• Jo Y, Edwards N, Shah R, Vas S. Exploring Digital-based Therapies for Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders: A Brief Literature Review. Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 2024;0(0).